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"Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle." - Jon Acuff God has given each of you a unique Purpose in this life that is wrapped up in Dreams and Goals that will use your Gifts and Talents in ways that show your Love for God and People (Matthew 22:36-40). I encourage you to seek… Continue reading Comparing Your Beginning To Someone Else’s Middle or End
11/10/18 Brandy, Addy, and Grace, "How you see people is how you'll serve them." - Focus on the Family podcast guest Although I can't recall the name of the guest on the Focus on the Family podcast, this statement struck me deep, especially in today's social and political climate of intolerance, division, hatred, and physical,… Continue reading How You See People Is How You’ll Serve Them
11/8/18 Brandy, Addy, and Grace, "Negative thoughts cannot lead to a positive life." - Michael Todd Life isn't always going to be easy. In fact, easy is the exception - not the norm. Although I encourage you to Keep Life Simple, I also know that Simple Rarely = Easy. Addy, I remember when you were about… Continue reading Negative Thoughts Can’t Lead To A Positive Life
11/6/18 Brandy, Addy, and Grace, "Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame." - Ben Franklin Unrealistic expectations lead to frustration - frustration leads to either apathy (an "I give up" attitude) or anger, and anger leads to shame for one or more of the people involved. Shame is a painful feeling of humiliation and… Continue reading Anger Leads To Shame
11/2/18 Brandy, Addy, & Grace "Some people dream about success, while others get up every morning and make it happen." - Wayne Huizenga Dreams are great! They can give you vision for the future and make you feel optimistic, but without planning and hard work, they're worthless - mere wastes of time and mental energy.… Continue reading Dream Big – Then Wake Up & Make It Happen
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