This morning I woke up with an overwhelming amount of gratitude. I’m grateful every day, but even more so today. Last night I had a car wreck that could have ended my life and the lives of the young men who hit me. All of us are pretty banged up, but we will heal physically. God protected us, no doubt. He’s not finished with us, and I am forever grateful to Him…
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Stand Alone
Leaders do the right thing…even when it means standing alone or being counter-culture.
What You Believe
Self acceptance begins with the messages our parents gave us. If they believed in us and taught us that we can overcome adversity, then we probably had a solid foundation from which to grow. But for those of us whose parents told us we would never amount to anything, we had a steeper hill to climb.
Listen to the inner voice that encourages you, the voice that speaks the truth into your mind. Then go to work…
Empowerment
We, as human beings, have been given the greatest gift from our Creator: our minds. We have the ability to think critically and discern what is good for us from what is not. We are empowered to grow and thrive. We can do anything we put our minds to…
Painful Memories
Trauma resurfaces in our lives. The coping mechanisms our brains used earlier in life were there to protect us in the moment. When we are ready to heal, we are given the opportunity to face our past and work through it. Do the work…
Resilient People
Life can throw some serious stuff our way. We live in an imperfect world, so it will always be this way. Refuse to give up, no matter what life gives you. Inner strength and resolve are built during the difficult times, not when life is easy. Keep going…
Faith
Faith is a verb…an action word. It takes courage to apply faith in your life. Be courageous…
Unsung Heroes
In a culture where celebrities and athletes are revered, my admiration and respect goes to our unsung heroes…
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…
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…
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