Good friends are people who choose to be a part of your life. They actually want to be there for the tough times so that they can support you and remind you of the good person that they know you are. And they want to be there for the good times as well to celebrate your successes and your happiness. They don’t care about how much money you have, the house that you live in,…
Starting over can be confusing and even scary. Most humans are creatures of habit, and we find great comfort in knowing what to expect and planning our actions. However, on some occasions, life’s journey takes a sharp turn, and we find ourselves facing an entirely new course. The path is not what we expected, nor is it what we perceived as our future. Suddenly, it feels as if we are starting all over in our…
It’s not about where you end up, it’s about how you got there. Good people will create their opinion of you based on your actions. They will develop respect for the person who works his or her way to the top. That respect will not develop for the person who buys his way to the top of takes advantage of others to attain a position of “respect.” It is often said that it is not…
Today is Monday. That is a fact. And this could be a great day or a not so great day for you. That is also a fact. The only thing that can determine the kind of day you are going to experience is you. That is the most crucial fact. It is all about your outlook, how you choose to perceive the events of your day, and your choice to make it a good day.…
Wednesday was the 18th anniversary of 9/11. A day of true horror where over 2,000 people died an unspeakable death at the hands of pure evil. I was 24. I had on the television but was watching country music videos. A Travis Tritt song was playing when my mother called me from work. “Turn to CNN. A plane has crashed into the Pentagon.” When I did, they were just announcing the plane crash in Pennsylvania. …
Today’s society puts a big challenge on our faith. We might feel that our faith is threatened. This is the challenge we are to face on a daily basis. If built on a solid rock our relationship with Jesus will not break by any threat. Our faith depends on our relationship with Jesus. We are to be responsible to increase our relationship with Jesus so to strengthen our faith. We are to find the ways and means to nurture…
Reaching your goal is not the end of a journey. It is just another rung on the ladder of life that will lift you closer to your full potential. Pause only for a moment to enjoy your achievement and then begin reaching for the rung on the ladder.
There is beauty all around us, in every moment of every day. When you look around and cannot find something beautiful, remarkable, or breathtaking, go in search of a mirror. Then look deep into your own eyes to see the remarkable beauty of the person you are. Your loved ones see it, your friends see it, and you can see it as well if you only choose to.
As adults, we feel as if we have a responsibility to be serious. But life is meant to be enjoyed. So don’t forget to take a few minutes from time to time and have fun. Maybe you decide to jump in a big puddle just to make a splash or run through the grass barefoot, just do something to make yourself smile. There needs to be some happiness and fun in your life so that…
When life gets difficult, I mean really hard, and you are not sure how you will make it to see another sunrise, look deep within yourself. You will discover that you have more inner strength than you ever imagined. It might be hidden deep within your heart and soul, but it is there. All you need to do is refuse to give up on yourself. Tomorrow might not bring you answers to all of your…