When things get tough, remember why you started. Isn’t that such a great reminder?! I think it is so good to bear in mind even as we go about our daily lives. It can really help you gauge how important something is to you or how committed you are to a project or idea. Nothing […]
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Read Between the Lines
Do you ever read between the lines? Be it a book, a situation, or a conversation, I like to find the deeper meaning. This is especially true when I’m looking for the good in something. Be it a situation that isn’t my favorite or something where I just feel out of place but I know […]
Make Plans
We can make plans, but the Lord directs our steps. As the end of the year approaches, I’m thinking more and more about my goals. What I want to accomplish in the upcoming year and what I want to get done before the end of this year. Note: If you use a planner for scheduling […]
Do the Work
Do the work and leave the results to God. I read this quote earlier this week and it really resonated with me. How often do we get hung up wondering about the details, the conclusion, stuck in the paralysis of analysis? Sometimes we even resist starting or trying something because we don’t know how it […]
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The Power of Your Perspective
You should never underestimate the power of your perspective. It affects so many areas in your life and it can exponentially increase your joy and gratitude! I have found it so helpful to change my perspective in a number of areas. It is said that there is always a silver lining and I do believe […]
All Your Might
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…” – Ecclesiastes 9:10a Every Monday part of my devotions is putting up a new Scripture for the week. A few years back, my sister brought me some lovely and decorative cards with Scripture on them, so now every week I pull out a […]
Always Keep Learning
Always keep learning – that is an excellent life goal. I remember when I was younger hearing how some people when they were done with their school studies would forget to learn new things. They would assume their education was complete and never grow or expand their knowledge. I decided early on that I would […]
Work Hard – A life lesson
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. – Thomas Edison “Work hard,” we are often told as youngsters. Work hard. What exactly is hard work, I used to ponder. Hard work to me was what my older siblings did. It was the school work, tasks, and […]
Establishing Habits that Work for You
Do you realize how effective well-established habits can be? Do you ever look at others and admire how they look, how they handle themselves or how much they can get done? I know I do. If you notice these things about others with any kind of consistency you can be sure it is due to […]
How to do Remarkably Well
What is your idea of a person who does remarkably well in life? To me, it is someone who thrives where they are, greets everyday moments with enthusiasm, and seeks to improve in all areas of life. That is what I aim for, and what I strongly admire in the people around me! My Great […]