I cried today, but not from pain or even sadness. Just the opposite actually. This evening I had to rehearse a speech at church for a children’s meeting that I’m speaking at. My daughter, Maraya, was also there and observed all of us practice. Afterward, she whispered to me: “Can I go next?” I asked our Pastor and she said yes so they introduced Maraya. She walked up so confidently and sweetly and said her name. She actually nervously repeated it just like I did. 🙂 She then began to speak about Jesus. She spoke of how we have to be obedient so He can bless us. She was so eloquent,…
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College is not easy: It requires sacrifice
It’s 12:40 a.m. and I’m still up and going. Today has been quite a day. College is not easy. I cried today. I prayed today. I meditated today. I was encouraged by my friends today. I started a good book today titled “9 Things You Simply MUST DO“. I also cried a little while reading it. 🙂 I came to the realization today that: I must setup something to remind myself of my ultimate goals. I need a reminder of my why. On tough days, like today, I need to be reminded of why I am sacrificing today. I’m sacrificing: sleep, money, time, relationships, enjoyment, relaxation. I am uncomfortable. Extremely uncomfortable. I need…
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Step Away
Sometimes we have to step away so things can work out. We have to quit working, and let God do His work. Sometimes a step back can move us a step further. Letting go can also mean gaining. Stepping back always feels like a loss, but huge gains often come after huge losses. Take a step away and rest. Rest your mind, your will, your emotions. Resting boosts productivity. Take a step away. Chill. Creativity is at its best when we’re rested. Not stressed. Step away and let it go. What God has for you will not change because you step away. Trust more, work less. Step away. What’s yours…
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Go After Your Dreams At All Costs!
Most of the time, our present doesn’t support us in reaching our dreams. We have to fight. We have to get to a point in life where we make the decision that we are going to go after our dreams at all costs. You must make a decision that you will go after your dreams at all costs! It’s important to stop, reflect, and prioritize in order to make effective decisions- Decisions that will move us forward. I don’t believe in stopping. We should be progressive, producing, striving, increasing. Sometimes none of our options seem great. We must think critically and make the less-worst decision. 🙂 I received my…
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We Are Producers!
As humans, we are producers. When God created us, He gave us the ability to produce. He gave us the ability to work, so that we can increase what we have. Matthew 25:14 begins the story of The Parable of the Talents, and in this parable the master left his servants with talents (a large amount of silver or gold) while he went away on a journey. While he was away, the servant who had the least was afraid to do anything with the talent! He hid the money. The servant who was given the most actually doubled his talents. He put his money to work! Upon the master’s return he…
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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Your Life is a Result of Your Decisions
It’s so easy to subconsciously place your life in someone else’s hands, however, we must be intentional to make the best decisions for our lives. We must make decisions that will move our lives forward. We often trust, rely on, and hope that others are looking out for our best interest. Sometimes they are, sometimes they’re not. Sometimes they’re not even making the best decisions for themselves. So why would we expect them to make the right decisions for us? We must always take control of our lives. Logic, not emotions must rule our decisions. Emotions are unreliable. They make you feel good, yet they can ultimately destroy you. They…
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4 Things That Christians Should NOT Be
Lately I’ve been very sensitive and observant to the interactions that I have been having with some fellow Christians. Yes, I get it, no one’s perfect; but I have been noticing a few things that should rarely be observed from Christians. I do believe that it’s very easy to ‘drift’ or even subconsciously do things. We have to be aware of our ways, our motives, and most importantly our hearts. Here are 4 Things Christians Should NOT Be: 1. Christians should not be critical of others. – While on Earth, Jesus was asked: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with…
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Back In Tune With My World: 3 Tips to Help You Keep Perspective
Before my life changing car accident I felt completely in tune with my world. I was receptive, sensitive, observant. I was creative- visualizing new ideas for the future. I was motivated and excited about each day. Then the car accident occurred and completely threw me off. I lost balance. I questioned the point of life with its constant battles. I cried a lot. I questioned God. I questioned myself. I was emotional. Once I moved out of the emotional stage I truly began to rely on God. I began to look past the accident and truly just seek His face. His will. I began to REALLY read His Word, not…
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10 Thoughts About Life Before I Go To Bed
Before I go to bed, I want to share what’s on my mind at the moment. Here are 10 thoughts about life: 1. To reach success or destiny, you can’t give up. We all encounter obstacles. You have to be strong & press on. 2. Take the good with the bad and keep going. There is a time for everything. 3. Love people more than things. People are the most important part of living and the most valuable asset on earth. 4. Be grateful for what you have! No matter how much or little you have. Appreciate it. Take care of it. Don’t complain. 5. Remember that someone is going…
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Share Your Story
Yesterday while working, I had a remarkable conversation with a customer. He began telling me his story and it wasn’t long before I had my pen in hand taking notes. Thankfully, our conversation was over the phone so he couldn’t see me diligently jotting notes. He told me how he went on a long term water diet to lose a lot of weight. It worked. He lost a lot of weight, but he almost died. At the hospital, the doctor told him that he had only seen one other patient whose sugar was as bad as his. It didn’t look good for him. Against the medical reports, he lived. …
