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 […]
Fighting Everyday Battles
I have heard life struggles called Everyday Battles. I’m sure you are aware of them – we all face them – some of them are obvious, while others are quite subtle. Every decision we make in life, business, and war is important and can lead us closer to victory or defeat. The correlation between battles fought […]
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What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?
Last week we talked about whether or not college was necessary for the job that you were interested in pursuing. This week, let’s brainstorm creative ways to determine what you might want to do with your life! The destination – what you have been called to do – is far more important than speed. To […]
Life and Fashion
Life and Fashion Life and fashion have a surprisingly close connection. I hadn’t really considered it until I was working on a small booklet for my clothing company. You see, I am a personal stylist and I love helping women discover their style. I only offer consulting locally, so I began considering how I could […]