When you are in conversation with others, are you fully engaged with them? Are you connected or just waiting for the right time to make your own point? Speak in a way that makes others want to listen to you. Listen well to them. You don’t have to be in agreement with them, but you must listen with your heart…
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Courage…
It takes courage to step away from what others expect from you and be who you truly are…
The Silent Pandemic…
The other pandemic rages on. Be sure to check in with others, and check in with yourself…
After…
We face decisions every day, sometimes really difficult ones. In your decision making, consider how you will feel after your actions. If you will feel bad, go the other way. It might be more difficult, but you will build strength through it…
Problem Solving…
Everyone has problems. Some come up unexpectedly, while others are of our own doing. Want a problem-free life? That’s coming in the afterlife. For now, accept that problems are part of life. Let’s focus on solutions…
The Mind…
Our thoughts can lead us astray, but don’t let this dishearten you. We have control over our thoughts. It begins with our attitude…
Struggling Kids…
Yesterday I was privileged to speak to a group of foster children. It felt great to be speaking again, especially with kids. I was an insecure, angry, struggling kid myself, and because of my upbringing I connect with kids.
If a child reached out to you, please take the time to engage with them. Kids today need hope, they need validation, and they need us…
Predictions…
People go to palm readers and soothsayers to find out what their future holds. The predictions are wrong, of course, because only God knows how our lives will turn out. Focus on what His word says about how we should live, and everything will turn out fine…
Greed…
In the movie, “Wall Street,” the main character told us that “greed is good.” By definition, greed means a selfish desire for wealth and power. There is nothing wrong with wealth and power until you throw selfishness into the mix. Keep your motives true and noble, and should you start feeling selfish, give away what you have accumulated.
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