The best poker players in the world don’t always have the best cards to play. They are the best players because they observe their opponents body language. It’s a skill they developed after years of study.
What about our observations? We can get so wrapped up in ourselves that we might miss something in another person. Watch the eyes of your counterpart when engaging in conversation. The eyes tell everything. Listen with your heart…
Our society is fully of judgmental people. When we judge others, we are projecting own insecurities onto them. But where does judgment come from?
Judgment is a tool we use to mar our vision. All of us have “blind spots,” and when we judge other people we are blinded to ourselves. But are we?
Remember this: We aren’t blind. What we see in others exists in us…
The world we live in is busy, sometimes it’s even chaotic. Things can be going along smoothly and then ‘bang,’ out of nowhere something happens to disrupt our lives.
This is normal. As long as we are on this side of eternity, we will continue to experience living in a broken world and all that brings with it.
When life’s challenges arise, stay peaceful. These are the times where we need peacemakers the most. Be the one who thinks clearly and calmly. Stand firm in quiet resolve. Lead others well…
“And I don’t want the world to see me, ‘cause I don’t think that they’d understand, when everything’s made to be broken, I just want you to know who I am”…from the song “Iris” by The Goo Goo Dolls.
Doesn’t this hit home with most of us? People put on a nice front, but deep down we want others to see us for who we are. Fear of judgment or not being accepted can be hindrances to showing the world our true selves.
Have no fear or trepidation about being yourself. God created you exactly how He wanted you to be. We still have an obligation to be and do our best. But if you are good enough for God, you are good enough…
In 2006, Kim Gatlin wrote a book titled, “Good Christian Bitches.” The book went viral, and Kim’s phone started blowing up. Next thing you know, she’s being represented by the esteemed William Morris Agency and taking meetings with the top comedy producers in Hollywood who want to turn her book into a television series. In 2012, “GCB” premiered on ABC Television. When God steps in, things happen that don’t just happen.
Click on the link to watch our lively interview. Kim takes us through where the idea for the title came from and the whirlwind her life became after the book’s release:
What are you worth? I’m not talking about how much money you have. I mean the value of your life.
I grew up being told I was “worthless,” that I “would never amount to anything” by my parents. Today I believe they were projecting onto me how they felt about themselves.
The truth is, we are all so much more valuable than we sometimes believe. What are your eyes worth, or your brain? Would you trade your arms for one million dollars? Of course not!
Take inventory of yourself. Believe in all the good you have been given by our Creator, and never sell yourself short…
You have probably heard the saying, “your word is your bond.” That’s a strong statement. It means you can be trusted, and you won’t break a promise.
Trust is earned. To gain the trust of others, our actions need to align with what we say, and along with that we must show consistency.
It’s a good idea to think before making a promise. By doing so, your word will be good enough…
Do you want something? Do you really really want it? Plant the vision in your mind. Think about it all the time. Get emotionally excited about it, and then work for it. You will make it happen…
Do you know any control freaks, or are you one yourself? You know the type of person I’m referring to. Everything has to be done their way or the highway.
Those types of people can be difficult to be around. Collaboration is typically the best way to get things accomplished. Listen to the control freaks ideas, but always go with what’s right…
Everyone has a story, but not everyone believes they have a story worth telling. Nothing could be further from the truth. Whatever you are going through, from family trouble to cancer and everything in between , your struggles can help others who are going through the same.
This is one of the reasons I love podcasting. Listening to people share their stories, giving hope to the broken, desperate hearts aligns perfectly with the theme of my podcast. The Determined People Podcast is spreading encouragement, strength and hope to a world in desperate need of it…
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