We all fake our way through certain situations. Introverted people act extroverted when forced to be in a group setting. Jerks act like good guys when they are vying for the pretty girl. Eventually everyone gets exposed.
There’s a better way. Just be yourself. Always work at improving yourself, but stay true to who you are. Don’t fake it, simply face it…
Everyone has an intense desire to be seen and heard. We all want to feel important, that we matter.
Take the focus off of yourself and allow others to feel like the most important person. You will gain more than you can imagine…
Comparison chips away at self-esteem if you allow it to. We see ourselves as less than perfect if we compare ourselves to models in print or television. Wealth and position are favorite subjects for comparison. Do not fall into this trap.
In the eyes of God, we are all equally important. He loves us the same whether we are white, black, rich, poor or anything else. He even loves and provides for those who don’t believe in Him.
Remember this when you are feeling down or frustrated that you haven’t done better in life. You are still here, and God is still rooting for you, even when you aren’t…
Our world is full of noise. We have news 24/7, and we feel like if we aren’t busy then our lives have no meaning or purpose.
This is not true. Our purpose doesn’t change in the stillness. In fact, in the quiet moments our thinking becomes more crystal clear than in the chaos. We have an opportunity in those moments to connect with our Creator. He’s talking to us constantly, but we don’t listen because the noise is louder. God often speaks in whispers.
Make time for stillness in your life. Practice it every day. The noise will be waiting for you…
In today’s culture, the word entitlement gets tossed around a lot. There are people who believe they deserve something for just showing up. They don’t.
I’m entitled to be paid by my company when and only when I do the work required of me. I’m not going to be paid for my good looks and charm! There are politicians who project “white privilege” on our citizens without knowing anything about their life story. These weak-minded politicians are trying to divide us by race, and that is intellectually dishonest.
We deserve what we work for, nothing more. And remember, we only place value in what we earn…
We are busier today than we have ever been before. People are working longer hours, sacrificing their relationships and their health, while gaining very little ground. Is the trade-off worth it?
We all have our priorities. We spend our time focusing on what, or who is most important to us. These are matters of the heart.
Learn to say no to anything that robs you of time with your children. Say yes to gratifying experiences! You don’t need to feel guilty for not allowing yourself to be pulled away from what matters most. And equally important, take care of yourself…
In the 1600’s, René Descartes wrote, “I think, therefore I am.” It’s true! Our thoughts control our actions. But it’s deeper than that.
Bad habits are hard to break. It’s not that we don’t want to change, but something is getting in the way of our progress. Some unhealthy beliefs must be addressed before we can actually change our outcomes. This could go back to childhood trauma (something I know about).
Examine your life honestly. You will figure it out. Then, you own it…
Basic needs are food, clothing and shelter, right? If we have those we are set. But there’s something else we need: other people.
It’s easy to get caught up in chasing status and stuff. The greedy side of us says if one’s good, then two is better and three is best. Yet we ignore our relationships in our driven pursuit of materialism.
Let’s slow down and take inventory of the good people God has placed in our lives. They are there for a purpose, and the good people aren’t there to help us acquire more stuff. They are in our lives to fulfill a need…
Every day we are faced with innumerable choices. Do we go right or left, up or down, do the right thing or take the easy way out?
Each day, give yourself an evaluation of how you did. What did you do right, and what could you do differently? Do not beat yourself up over bad choices. And don’t over reward yourself for your good choices. Just evaluate.
Whether or not you decide to do this self evaluation is up to you. It’s your choice…
We experience great, even phenomenal performances by gifted athletes, musicians, actors and speakers. Their God-given talents appear to be effortless.
Behind every great performance lies hours and hours of preparation. Many lonely times and frustrating setbacks are part of their journey. Yet they press on.
Everything we see in the limelight was prepared in the dark, sometimes in the darkest of times…
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