“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…
“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 “Your necklace is beautiful,” I said while gazing at a glass teardrop hanging on a simple black string around my friend’s neck. It was Read more…
Get good grades … preferably A’s and B’s. This was a predominant expectation of my childhood. Excelling in school was the key to all future successes. So I was led to believe. Good grades in high school presented greater choices for college. A stellar college grade point average opened Read more…
“David was dancing before the LORD with all his might.” 2 Samuel 6:14 There’s a popular saying that you only live once. I typically hear it in reference to choosing an experience where there is an initial hesitation. To do or not to do? You only live once, or YOLO Read more…
“I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.” — Eartha Kitt I am a learner. It tops my list of attributes according to the Strength Finders 2.0 assessment. I am in my sweet spot, my happy place when I am learning. I prefer reading over television. Read more…
“A storm is coming … Get in the basement!” My brothers and I would gallop down the stairs heeding our mother’s command. We were running to the safest place in the house. We would wait for hours … it seemed … until an authoritative voice on the radio announced the Read more…
“Wealth is the product of a man’s capacity to think.” – Ayn Rand Let’s keep it real … I am not a millionaire, yet. I cannot remember ever consciously thinking that I wanted to be a millionaire. I have been humming along happy with my life and social status. Until 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…