Seeing dreams come to pass can be scary. This never fails to surprise me. If they are dreams of mine – or even something I’m hoping for – then why is it intimidating and scary, in addition to being exciting?! I remember a line out of a movie I saw ages ago and the main […]
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Do the Work
God is in control, but He doesn’t expect you to lean on a shovel and pray for a hole. This quote always gets me to thinking about what I’m praying about and what I need to take more action on. Be it work-related, in relationships, within the walls of my home, or attitude, I want […]
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Something to Anticipate
I just love having something to anticipate! Be it seeing a friend, taking a drive to a pretty place, or an interesting book. Having something to anticipate keeps life engaging and interesting. And I think it is important to create these moments in everyday life. Why go through the days uninspired and ho-hum when you […]
Everyday Inspiration
I have a tendency to look for inspiration in everyday things. Be it random quotes, a song lyric, or a book I’m reading. Our life is about so much more than just the here and now. It is important to be constantly improving, serving others, and seeking what God would have us do. The world […]
Relationship Advice
May I share some relationship advice with you? I have no idea where you are in life, but maybe this will speak directly to you. Or perhaps you are well set in your relationships and it’s not really applicable. I share this advice and these thoughts not because I have everything figured out, but rather […]
Pray for Strength
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. – John Kennedy I read this quote on a t-shirt last year and the message really struck with me – pray for strength. This could be applied to my life – and I’m betting yours as well. Hard times come and they can take […]
A Flexible Plan
One area I have had to deliberately work in my life is to have a flexible plan. I like a regimented schedule and I really prefer when things line up perfectly. This is all well and good, but once you enter any unknown dynamics into the plan – other people, for instance – things can […]
How To Grow Right Where You Are
Do you ever wonder how to grow right where you are? I hesitate to use the word “stuck”, but sometimes I can feel, well, in furlough. (furlough in this case meaning at a pause in the middle of things … also, stuck) We all know the import of blooming where you are planted, but how […]
The Key to Success
The key to success is playing the hand you were dealt like it was the hand you wanted. I have no idea who this quote originated with, but I find it inspiring! Time and time again, as I look around at different people living their lives, the common theme that I admire is those who […]
Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale is an author I have recently discovered. A friend gave me a box of books, and it happened to contain one of Peale’s. I am big on reading uplifting and encouraging books, it helps set my pace and my thoughts. That is also why I like to share encouraging thoughts and stories. […]