The world celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday, but how is your heart? Is it truly full of thanks? Are you thankful in the midst of it all? 2020 has been quite a year. We’ve all experienced changes we would’ve never expected, but for us as Christians, the command is still the same: “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” – Philippians 4:4 You may sincerely wonder: How can I rejoice with so much going wrong all around me? The answer is this: It’s a matter of perspective. Yesterday as I sent out my Thanksgiving text messages, I told a loved one: “Today, even with unmet desires, I choose to…
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The Key to Success? A Strong, Spiritual Foundation
What do you feel the key to success is? What do you rely on, above all, to be successful? If you ask me: What is the key to success? I’d have to reply, with no hesitancy: A strong, spiritual foundation. This world that we live in throws out countless ways to succeed. Browse articles online or books in a bookstore, and there is no shortage of “10 Steps to Success” style books. The thing is: Everyone wants to succeed, yet, very few figure out how. Now, I don’t plan to present you with another to-do list. My aim is to get you to realize the importance of a strong, spiritual…
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I’ve Never Failed So Victoriously
Yesterday I failed a test, and I have to say that I’ve never failed so victoriously. I’m primarily sharing this for myself as I’m continuing to progress through my own freedom/humility journey. Secondly, I want to document this for our girls. Lastly, I want to encourage others from the lessons I’m currently learning from my real life. The test that I failed was the SIE exam, an introductory exam required for investment licensing. Though the test result displays fail, I know without a doubt that I spiritually won. The lessons for me were countless, and honestly the failure had nothing to do with the exam. It. Was. All. Spiritual. Do…
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A Continual Convictor of the Soul
Do you realize the many benefits that come along with being a child of God? First off, as we place our faith in Christ, we are saved from the penalty of sin. As we experience freedom in Christ while living, we are saved from the power of sin. Lastly, when Christ comes back to gather His own, we will be free from the presence of sin. Though we are indeed free from the power of sin, as children of God, we will still find ourselves fighting to do right. Thankfully, we have a continual convictor of the soul through the Holy Spirit of God. Do you realize that you are…
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Avoiding Pitfalls & Distractions in Life
If we are going to achieve anything worthwhile and fulfill the plans that God has for our lives, we must learn how to focus. A major key of remaining focused is in our ability to avoid pitfalls & distractions in life. Distractions are apart of life. No one is exempt. The key is to spot them for what they are and remain focused on your priorities. I’ve written several blog posts on remaining focused: 3 Keys To Living a Focused Life How To Focus On What Truly Matters: 5 TIPS Get Focused & Stay Focused The ability to focus is key, yet another area to be aware of is: Avoiding…
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Obedience Brings Blessings
So often we view God’s way as a hindrance to getting our on way, but in actuality, obeying God’s way positions us to receive better than our way. Doing things God’s way positions us to receive God’s best for us. Obedience brings blessings. What prevents you from obeying? Pride, fear, uncertainty? Or, do you literally feel unable to do things God’s way, as though you’re facing an impossible feat? We all face various challenges as it relates to obeying God, however, one thing we must agree on is that: God’s way is best. Once we humbly acknoweldge that indeed, God’s way is best, then we are in a position to…
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Mid-Year Planning Session: 5 Tips
We’ve hit July, which means we’re halfway through the year. What kind of progress are you making on your goals? No doubt, we’ve all been hit with situations outside of our control, yet there is still so much within our control. Now is the perfect time for a mid-year planning session. Mid-Year Planning Session: 5 Tips 1. Schedule a day. The first step in your mid-year planning session is to schedule a day. Get out of your routines, step away from the noise, and get quiet. Schedule time to reassess your life, review your goals, and look ahead to see the best way to use your time. 2. Journal. Spend…
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5 Benefits of Walking in Self-Control
As followers of Christ, our main objective in life is to walk more like Christ. One way that we walk like Christ is to walk in self-control. It’s not always easy, but it is definitely worth it and comes with many benefits. 5 Benefits of Walking in Self-Control 1. You are more like Christ. When you resist the temptation to fight back and maintain your self-control, you are representing Christ. He did not fight back. He was tempted in every way, like us, yet He did not sin (Hebrews 4:15). We know we aren’t perfect like Christ, but the more that we maintain self-control, the more we grow in His…
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The Challenge of Simply Living: 3 Tips
I don’t know about you, but it is difficult for me to simply live. I have a tendency to work and prepare, but the Lord is currently teaching me how to simply live. What about you? How do you overcome the challenge of simply living? The Challenge of Simply Living: 3 Tips 1. Stop worrying. We don’t always spot worrying for what it really is. We may sugarcoat it as planning or thinking through things, but more often than not it is worrying. Worrying will prevent us from enjoying the present by shifting our attention to what could be. We don’t know what the future holds. We’re not in control,…
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5 Things to do When You Feel Like Quitting
What do you do when you feel like quitting? We all have those times in life when we get tired. Those times when it feels like we’re working hard for nothing. What do you do in those times? Even though we may feel like quitting, we’re not supposed to give in to those feelings. 5 Things to do When You Feel Like Quitting 1. Take a Break. Sometimes we’ve been working so hard for so long that we just simply need to take a break. This can look different for each of us, but the key is to take a break so you can gain perspective. 2. Reflect. It will…
