What is the foundation upon which you live your life? Do your emotions rule your mind, or does your mind rule your emotions? Do your daily decisions flow from how you feel, or from a heart aligned with who God says you are and what He wants for and from you? If we spent anyContinueContinue reading “The Power Within”
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The Inspiration of Forgiveness
On November 28 and 29, 2024, Megyn Kelly re-released her four-hour, news-making interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from March 2022. Part 1 aired on the 28th and part 2 on the 29th. RFK Jr. is set to take over as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services for President-Elect Trump, and this interviewContinueContinue reading “The Inspiration of Forgiveness”
Breaking Bread
The phrase “breaking bread” signifies more than just sharing a meal; it represents fellowship, community, and coming together. In many cultures and religious traditions, breaking bread symbolizes unity and hospitality. It often involves sharing food and conversation, fostering a sense of connection and mutual respect among those present. Growing up, my mother insisted that weContinueContinue reading “Breaking Bread”
The Problem of Ordinary
Feeling ordinary is a common experience, but it’s important to remember that everyone has the potential to lead an extraordinary life. This concept is echoed throughout the Bible, which recounts the stories of many seemingly ordinary individuals who achieved remarkable things by placing their faith in God’s plan for them. They embraced the belief thatContinueContinue reading “The Problem of Ordinary”
Adversity. Friend or Foe?
Adversity is an inevitable part of life. While we can’t avoid or control it, we can choose how we respond. Our reactions to challenges can either build our character or diminish our spirit. Adversity can be a powerful team builder when responded to constructively. Everyone has a role and a job to do. If oneContinueContinue reading “Adversity. Friend or Foe?”
Conflict Reconciliation
Conflict is a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. Reconciliation is the restoration of friendly relations. Conflict reconciliation is when we can walk hand in hand without seeing eye to eye. It is when we can agree to disagree in a peaceful, friendly manner. It’s when conflict can be labeled as healthy becauseContinueContinue reading “Conflict Reconciliation”
Hope & Optimism
I’m an optimistic person. I look through a lens that sees good in all the messiness and hurt of life. Sometimes that lens gets very dirty and it’s hard to see any good, the silver lining amidst the pain, sadness, and sorrow. When that happens, I feel like giving up. I’ve come close, but somethingContinueContinue reading “Hope & Optimism”
Love in Action
It’s easy to know love when you feel it. Love as an emotion conjures affection, pleasure, enjoyment, or happiness. It’s what most people think of when they hear the word and its usually inward-focused direction. While true, it’s also important to understand the origin and definition of love which is outward-focused. Matilda and Dozer (herContinueContinue reading “Love in Action”
Finding Your Niche in Life
What do you love to do? What do you dream of doing? What fascinates you? What can you talk about, think about, and study all day and not get bored? Where have you been most effective in your life? Asking these questions is key to finding your niche in life. Working will not feel likeContinueContinue reading “Finding Your Niche in Life”
Your Mark on the World
Our most innate need is to feel significant, to find purpose and meaning in our human existence. We want something to survive us. While many attempt to find significance by gratifying their own ambitions, I argue that significance is not possible unless what we do contributes to the welfare of others. There’s a test forContinueContinue reading “Your Mark on the World”
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