Sometimes being overly busy can translate to doing things half-heartedly. As I logged on to my blog today and watched it slowly sign in, it struck me that I needed to upgrade it in someway. To take things to the next level. How? I need to do some research and look into that. I also […]
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Back to School
It’s that time of year: back to school! As a child, I loved anticipating the school year approaching. I remember my mom stacking up my books, getting everything ready for the first day. My parents homeschooled me throughout all my school years. A few of my older siblings went to school briefly, but then my […]
Choose the Dream
Sometimes I really don’t think well on my feet. I can be too literal and instead of figuring out the intent of the question asked, I simply hear what was said and it hangs me up. This happened to me earlier this week. I was working at the coffee shop and a random, well-meaning customer […]
Never Take Counsel of Your Fears
General Stonewall Jackson was approached by a timorous subordinate general who admitted grave doubts about a planned military sortie. “General Jackson,” he said, “I’m afraid of this. I fear we can’t quite carry it off.” Jackson replied, “General, never take counsel of your fears.” I came across this quote in a book I’ve read and […]
Examine Where You Are
I think it is important to examine where you are. To consider where you’ve come from and celebrate the progress, and then also to ponder what is ahead. Life is an ongoing journey, with ups and downs, rhythms and unexpected surprises. Personally, I don’t want to look back with regrets or gloom, but rather embrace […]
It Takes a Lot of Work to Win
I’ve noticed something interesting, it takes a lot of work to win. Whether we are talking about your job, school or life, winning – or being successful – is much more valued when work, time and effort are put in. And really, that adds up, doesn’t it? If we didn’t have to do anything extra […]
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Teamwork makes the dream work – it’s true! One can accomplish so much more in life by working together with others. True you must pick your team carefully, but God is so good to bless our efforts as we seek Him, isn’t He? Be Part of a Team How do you become part of a […]
How to Follow God’s Lead
One of the most important things we will ever do in life is learn how to follow God’s lead. It requires giving Him your attention and not being overly distracted by things of this world. If life and the things of this world are too loud and important to you, it will make it far […]
Encourage One Another
“Encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Isn’t it a blessing that God gives us people in our lives – family, friends and even random acquaintances to interact with and encourage? Times can look bleak and dark in the world around us, but if we look closer to home, where God […]
The Parable of Talents
I heard an interesting take on the Parable of Talents that gave me a new perspective and dimension. I hope it inspires you as it has me! The Parable of Talents “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants […]