Be aware of the way you think and the way you talk about yourself. Every area of your life will be impacted by your thoughts and your speech. Commit yourself to improving yourself. Everything begins with a thought…
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Remember Me?
In 2018, my first book was published. The book is called, “Killing My Father Then Finding Him.” The theme of the book is about how I came to forgive both of my parents for the abuse and neglect I felt all through my childhood. I hid my upbringing from my friends in school. I masked it well because recently I read a short piece one of my childhood friends wrote about me and why he was buying the book. He wrote, “what I remember about John was his passion for life and his genuine concern for others.”
If you are holding onto pain from your past, I encourage you to do the work on yourself to heal. I did, and I promise it isn’t easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is.
Living Before Dying…
A hospice worker wrote an article a while back about her experiences with people who were facing death. One of the reflections she recorded was, patients often said they “wished they had lived their own dream.” God created us for a bigger purpose than making money. Remember to live His purpose, not ours. This is where you will find fulfillment…
Interview With Octavious Bishop
www.dropbox.com/s/ahk1aubtvsi0x44/Determined People ep3_mp3.mp3
When Octavious Bishop entered high school, he was reading at a 4th grade level and taking Special Education classes. Through the intervention of one man and the support of many others, today he is known as Dr. Octavious Bishop.
Be Willing…
When God calls you to do something, are you willing to say yes, even if it doesn’t make sense? Our greatest growth comes from our biggest challenges. It’s in those moments of uncertainty, when we face the unknown, we grow our confidence along with our trust in Him. Trust Him. He’s on our side…
Leaders…
There are countless books on leadership available to you. What makes a good leader? Leaders are committed to doing what’s right, even when it is counterculture. Leaders don’t care who gets the credit because true leaders have a servants heart…
Accept Yourself…
Many people in today’s culture suffer from a lack of self-acceptance. The root cause could be parents who rejected you, the pain of divorce, or simply comparison. Here’s the truth: God created you exactly, precisely the way He wanted you to be. He doesn’t second-guess himself, and He doesn’t make mistakes. You are a masterpiece…
Vibes…
Every person we meet is giving off energy. We are, too! Are we emitting positive energy or darkness? Something to consider…
Happiness v. Fulfillment…
When we find our purpose in life, we find sustainable joy. Happiness is moment by moment. Purpose keeps us going whether we feel happy or not…
Clear Thoughts…
We become what we think about. The information that occupies our mind will determine what is on our mind. We get to decide what we allow into our minds by what we watch, read, who we listen to and what we actually believe. Be aware of your environment. Always…
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