Our expectations are typically based on the assumptions we have about people or groups of people. The same is true of us. Have you ever noticed how your expectations become a reality in your personal life? Expectation is literally a self-fulfilling prophecy. We do this consciously and subconsciously. Remember the kid in grade school who […]
Life is a series of experiences that can shape and teach us for our betterment if we allow them to. Do-ers embrace the life lessons they learn from every encounter…good or bad. They see experiences as a stepping stone to the refinement of their character and are willing to take risks as a result. They […]
When our two daughters were younger, we surprised them with a family vacation to Walt Disney World. We had an enchanting experience enjoying the sheer magic of Disney. Not only did we have a blast riding the rides, meeting characters, eating at fun restaurants, and seeing great shows, but we also learned so much. Disney […]
Declaring affirmations about yourself in terms of who you are in Christ is POWERFUL. I truly believe that if we did this more often we would undoubtedly have less depression, anxiety, and fear running through this world. It is vital that we establish our identity in Christ. In fact, the enemy is attacking the world […]
Not long ago, our family was taking a walk around our neighborhood when I noticed a giant black scary-looking dog running at us with the intent to eat! We were passing a house with a large yard, and out of nowhere, this K-9 was now sprinting with a tongue-wagging determination at our two little dudes […]
Christianity is known for what it is against, not what it is for. We need to change that perception. You don’t lead someone by being angry at them; you lead someone by inspiring them. So instead of shouting about what we’re against, we need to be focusing on what we’re for. People change because they are […]
Revelation 12:11 (NIV) 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony. Your testimony is one of the most powerful tools you have to help others see Christ. You don’t convince people to follow Jesus because of your wisdom and theology; you compel them to Christ by showing […]
Be mindful of your thoughts today. Take a fast from negative thinking. Every time you think something negative, replace it with a statement of gratitude and thanks to God. For example, you may catch yourself thinking, “That happens for other people but it will never happen for me.” In that moment, turn your negative thought […]
The most powerful way to motivate someone and fill their emotional tank is to encourage them. Encouragement is an irresistible form of inspiration. The word encourage is a compound of the prefix EN, meaning to put in or into; and the word courage, meaning confidence and strength. To “encourage” literally means to put courage into […]
I will never forget when I first got my driver’s license. It’s the pinnacle moment in a teenager’s life when independence becomes tangible. Dreaming of cruising the open road with my friends took up most of my time—and not just cruising, but cruising in style; driving a beast of a machine down the road, making […]