“Set your goals high and don’t stop until you get there.” Bo Jackson It is the beginning of the year and many of us are thinking about our goals. From healthy living to family vacations, buying a house or getting a college degree, the options are endless. Our thoughts are Read more…
“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” ~ Zig Ziglar I could not wait to watch The Biggest Loser. It is one of my all-time favorite reality shows. I learned valuable lessons from each trainer about commitment and perseverance — in addition to the myriad Read more…
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” ~ Steve Jobs What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word crazy? Is it a deranged person? It is an outrageous idea? Or it is an Read more…
I love, love, love a good mystery novel, film or television show. One of my favorite book series is written by Valerie Wilson Wesley. Her fictional character, Tamara Hayle, skillfully sleuths her way around town to solve crimes. She is defiant, calculating and witty. Most of all she is determined. Read more…
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” A few weeks ago, I attended a speech contest for Toastmasters District 28. The winners from eight divisions were competing for the district title. The district winner would advance to the international level contest in August. Weeks of preparation would culminate Read more…
“She thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Mark 5:28 NIV Every now and then, I will see a post on Facebook that says “wait for it.” The punch line or the funny part is coming, but there is a prelude you must first endure. So wait Read more…
“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 Last week, I spoke to a group of wellness enthusiasts about achieving goals. The infamous question emerged—how do I stay motivated? It is a great question. I have certainly struggled with staying motivated and being on Read more…
“Within you right now is the power to do things you never dreamed possible. This power becomes available to you just as soon as you can change your beliefs.” – Maxwell Maltz A woman had been bleeding excessively, hemorrhaging, for 12 years. The doctors could not heal her. A man Read more…
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV Staci told her story with a smile on her face and an undeniable joy ringing in her voice. It was a story about overcoming obstacles. In this case, it was a life-threatening obstacle. There was Read more…