Contemplate the mountains and their valleys. Feel the wind. See the beauty. Touch the flowers. Strength and submission surrounds us through the balance of nature. And the God that put that all in its place, placed you here, too. And you are so much more valuable!
Read MoreFailure finds those who focus their energies trying to avoid it, just like tumbling comes to those always looking at the ground. We need to stop trying “not to fail” and start believing we were “meant to fly.”
Read MoreSocial media has changed in the last decade of use. It’s become so much more than a platform for friends and family to stay connected through status updates. It’s become the primary news outlet for the emerging generation.
Read MoreTaking a first step in the right direction, many times, is the most important thing we will do. The first step matters the most and requires the most energy and decisiveness—after which, the steps become more self-evident and we move upward with greater ease.
Read MorePerspective changes everything! Depending on which way we look at something (or someone), we can be grateful or bitter, floating with satisfaction or sunken in envy. The condition of our hearts and position of our minds have the power to alter our experience and, subsequently, our expressions.
Read MoreA gift of God is human flex because it allows us to cope in hardship and survive through pain. I know that rains cease and darkness doesn’t last. Bones heal and heartaches subside. My despair eventually finds hope. I can lose a leg and find mobility still; I can lose a loved one and be stronger still. But when I lose my flex, I lose my strength.
Read MoreYour version of taking risks is probably not standing on the ledge of a canyon, and neither is mine, but we can all imagine the inner exhilaration of beholding that chasm from that vantage point, which would only be magnified even more because of the fear that was overcome to get there.
Read MoreSometimes the holidays and end of the year can be a confusing and draining time. If things have gotten knotted in life, family, work or relationships, don't let your emotions push you to react quickly; instead, allow your sober mind to catch up with your hurting heart.
Read MoreSelf-denial is one of the most detrimental things to good health and personal progress. There are times when reality hits us square in the face and we are presented with information that is both accurate and unflattering.
Read MoreThere are times when I try to do too much and it negatively impacts everything. I take on another work responsibility because the circumstances necessitate it while juggling the increasing number of responsibilities at home, and trying to do things perfectly the whole time.
Read MoreWe were really fortunate that the weather for our short getaway to Palm Springs was so nice for this time of year. It’s late November and it was just warm enough to spend most of both days by the pool and the kids had so much fun!
Read MoreGood morning! As you go about your Thanksgiving Eve day, I just wanted to remind you that you are beautiful because God made you! Too often we try to qualify people’s beauty by describing their physical attributes or material accessories, but none is needed here. The Master Artisan has stroked every color and mixed every shade.
Read MoreHappy Tuesday (or day before Thanksgiving eve)! This past Saturday, I had the privilege to serve alongside some amazing folks to serve turkey meals to 70+ underserved people in Orange County, CA. There were young people, old people, singles and families.
Read MoreRegret is a silent self killer. It quietly eats away at our insides until we feel sick with bitterness or envy. We're angry with ourselves for being late to the game and our minds play "if only" on repeat. We look at what other people have/have done and wonder why we didn't seize/have opportunities to have/do the same.
Read MoreMost of our regrets in life were not the result of sitting down too long or backtracking too early but being too afraid to jump in.
Read MoreThough life may be a gradual arc, our energy and focus within that span are not. Opportunities and motivation usually comes in bunches, so seize the moments when they come; and only after giving everything you've got, unplug, kick back and just enjoy yourself.
Read MoreOur dedicated toil in leading our families and doing our work may look like mere paint splatters to others, but we must always be guided by the beauty and purpose we see in our kids, spouses, loved ones and work of our lives.
Read MoreIf you have dreams, you'll also have fears. Fears box us in to the conventional and safe. There is security there, but no exhilaration and beauty. To experience these, you must take risks.
Read MoreAll children are dreamers. The challenge is to remain one into adulthood. Let's always give space for our kids to experiment, make mistakes and rise again. Tell your children (and yourself), "NEVER STOP DREAMING!"
Read MoreToo often, the pace of our lives causes us to neglect our overall health. It’s always beneficial to slow down and self-exam our 4 parts: body, mind, feelings and spirit. Sometimes we see the warning lights on the dash but don’t look under the hood or get things fixed because the car still drives. Let’s not wait for full breakdowns.
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