Even when you plan carefully as you prepare to make a change, there comes a time when you are forced to take a leap of faith to reach your goal. It is this leap that will determine your future. If you really believe in what you are doing, you will find the strength and courage to make the leap. If you just can’t make yourself take that next step, then don’t. Something is not aligned,…
Even those of us who are not Jewish know that Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement. It is a Sabbath day that focuses on atoning for one’s sins. Jews are making a final appeal for forgiveness, showing their repentance, and making amends with God. But what do this day and its purpose mean for those of us who are not Jewish? Atonement is defined as reparation for a wrong or injury. And while we…
When you feel like it is time for a change in your life, make it happen. You might be bored, feeling lost, or just unsatisfied, all of these feelings are signals that you need to make a change. Never settle for a life that does not challenge you, make you happy, and force you to grow as a person. Also, never wait for that change to come to find you. Take responsibility for your own…
I have been blessed with the best parents anyone could ever ask for. Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better set. When medical professionals told my parents I would never be able to be independent because of my learning disabilities and when a job coach said that I would never live above the poverty line… my parents decided to not buy all that and continued to encouraged me to believe in myself. Mom and…
Jesus wants everyone to know Him in a personal way. The love of His Father is for all people in all nations. This opportunity to taste and see that the Lord is good is for everyone, yet it is still not known by all people. This reality could be because although certain people have attempted and had the opportunity to taste and see that the Lord is good, they have decided to go their own…
All too often, we are driven by our desire to acquire “things.” This can be due to the perceived status the items represent or a need to feel rewarded for our hard work. However, in the end, these things become more of a hindrance than a reward or source of pleasure. Expensive items require more work to buy and often more work to care for and maintain. So if you feel the need or desire…
Life is a journey. However, your experience will become very solitary and lonely if you are solely focused on what you can achieve and where you can go. Helping others succeed, reach their goals, and prosper will often provide you with more benefits than if you had focused your energy only on achieving your own goals.
Both the challenges and successes of your past are responsible for making you the person you are today. Own each moment, accept each lesson, and feel the pride for all that you have survived and achieved. Never let your past haunt you. See it as the foundation that will support you as you work towards your goals.
1 CUP CONFIDENCE 1 CUP HARD WORK 1 CUP COMMITMENT 1 CUP DEDICATION A PINCH OF GOOD FORTUNE A PINCH OF FAITH A PINCH OF VISION Blend ingredients well and bake for a lifetime.
Life is a rollercoaster. Some days we are enjoying a steady pace up to the peak, and other days we are racing down after reveling in a moment at the top. Then there are the days when we are plodding through the dark valleys feeling as if we will never find the power to head up towards another peak. But only after experiencing a few dark valleys do we really learn to appreciate all that…