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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…

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Interview With Timothy Douglas

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-determined-people-podcast/id1545647376

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Fear of Missing Out…

People will make emotional decisions when they feel like they might miss out on something. I encourage you to use wisdom and discernment when faced with big decisions. Pray about them, and listen for the voice of our Creator to guide you…

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Reach and Impact…

Every person you meet gives you an opportunity to impact them in a positive way. Try to leave others better than you found them…

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Under Construction…

All of us are works in progress. If you aren’t feeling the discomfort of growth, you may be coasting through life. Coasting is okay for brief periods. Yet your destiny awaits…

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Speaking of Kindness…

The tongue is a laser sharp instrument. It can heal or it can hurt. Your choice, but I encourage you to return kind words to others, not stinging rebukes. Both of you will benefit…

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Isolation…

The last 14 months of the pandemic have caused people to feel more isolated and alone than ever before. Mental health has been shredded. As our country and our world reopens, please show some extra kindness to others. People need kindness now, even those who don’t deserve our kindness…

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Looks Aren’t Everything…

Every day, Facebook and Instagram are filled with pictures of people showing us how attractive they are. Pictures are filtered to hide lines, wrinkles and other imperfections. But I want to see more…I want to see into the heart of the person. Every face has a beautiful story behind it…

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Pick Yourself Up!

Failure is never the final chapter, unless you want it to be. Success is hard. If building something worthwhile and successful was easy, everyone would do it. Keep going…

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Speak!

There is much goodness in the world, but there are injustices as well. Speak up for what is good, right and noble. Speak out against injustice. Those who feel like they don’t have a voice need us to stand up for them…

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