Does love last? The singers sing about it. The poets write about it. Yet we have a 50% divorce rate for first marriages, and the divorce rate rises for second and third marriages. Something isn’t right!
Perhaps we should consider the wise advice of the great Apostle Paul who wrote: “Love is patient, kind, and never wants it’s own way.” Something to consider…
We live in a culture that says, “look at me!” Much of what we see is hollow, shallow and meaningless.
Quiet confidence is attractive. There’s no need to call attention to yourself because you have a bigger calling.
Work hard. Stay humble. Believe in yourself and be confident…
Everyone has unique talents and abilities, our gifts. They were given to us by the Creator to use for His purposes. It is our responsibility to do the work. Otherwise our lives are wasted.
Have you ever considered why we love stories with happy endings? It’s because we want our lives to have happy endings. We want it to be our story.
People are searching for happiness. Happiness is moment by moment. Fulfillment is sustaining , and will keep you going in those moments you aren’t happy…
Have you experienced a setback? Feel like giving up? Don’t quit. Pick yourself up and remember, there is beauty in every failure. Keep going…
You have heard it said that we are creatures of habit. It’s true. Are our habits good or bad? Are they enriching our lives and the lives of others, or are they taking away from life? We have the freedom to choose our habits. Choose well…
The culture of the United States seems to be greed. Do more work so you can be more. And get more.
There’s nothing wrong with acquiring assets. The more you have, the more you are able to help others. If you are willing…
The other side of that coin is contentment. Contentment doesn’t mean you are devoid of ambition. Contentment comes from living in a constant state of gratitude. Be grateful for everything good in your life, and watch your mindset change…
There is a fire that burns inside of me. A drive to spread encouragement, strength and hope to a world in desperate need of it.
You have a fire inside, too. Find yours…
When God plants a dream in your heart, it is there for a purpose. The dream, no matter how outrageous it seems, is there for a greater calling. We view the world through limited human vision. We need to see it through God’s eyes. He doesn’t see limitations because God has unlimited power.
See differently. Follow His lead…
We live in what I call a, “FedEx culture.” I want it immediately. Personally , I’m impatient. I want it yesterday!
That’s not how life works. We must commit to working for what we gain. Sometimes it takes a long time to achieve our goals. The hurry up lifestyle will affect our thinking if we aren’t careful.
Take a big picture, long-term approach to life. Life happens moment-by-moment. Being hurried could make us miss some things…
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