Many times in life we ask the question “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” The answer to this question is found in the parable of the Good Samaritan, when Jesus answers the expert in the law “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” Through this parable Jesus teaches three important things.…
Life is a lot like this library wall. It is your choice to see it as a pile of old papers covered with dried ink stains or view it as a resource offering unlimited potential.
When you feel like there is no hope or solution in sight, trust your heart and your intuition to guide you in the right direction. All of the challenges that we face are placed in our paths to teach us the lessons we need to learn to reach our greatest potential. On your darkest and most challenging day, remember that great challenges prepare you to do great things in this world.
I am amazed at the impact that a single three-letter word can have on a statement. My thoughts were spurred by a wise friend who sent me a short list of “Mighty Middle Affirmations.” The key to each of these short phrases is a single tiny word “and.” For me, this was a simple yet poignant reminder that we are more than one thing, thought, or idea. We, humans, have the ability to be more.…
Even on the darkest days, there is a rainbow somewhere. You simply must not let the rain stop you from finding it.
No act of kindness ever goes unnoticed. You might not see who benefits or appreciates your gift. But every positive act adds to our world and inspires someone else to pass along kindness to others.
Life is not about what happened. Nor is it about what will happen. It is all about how you live in the moment you are in now. Please join me in thanking Amy for her contribution this week and every Sunday! Her words, thoughts, and gifts enrich each reader and add immense value to this website. Thank you AMY! Amy is a Florida resident and was self-employed in the dog care field from 2006 –…
Leadership is not about blazing a path as much as making sure that everyone reaches the destination or group goal. A great leader is often found encouraging and helping the last group member reach their greatest potential and complete the task.
If someone is judging you by the way you look or how they perceive you, it is their loss. They cannot possibly know the size of your heart or the level of your desire from your outward appearance. Know that what matters is always what is inside you. And trust that anyone who matters also knows what makes you special.
Human contact goes far beyond just being near enough to another person to physically reach out and touch them. You can be thousands of miles apart, but your kind words can easily touch someone’s heart. Or you could be passing on the street and simply hold a door for someone. That simple act shows concern, compassion, and caring for a person who might otherwise be feeling very alone and isolated. Even with today’s health concerns,…