We all want to know why certain things happen to us in life. Usually, we just really want to know why bad things happen. But the question, “why?” is a trap. It keeps us stuck in confusion and frustration many times. Over the years, I have seen many people who can’t seem to get beyond […]
Dale Carnegie taught that “There is no sweeter sound to any person’s ear than the sound of their own name.” When you remember someone’s name, it communicates that they matter to you. Names give a personal touch. There is a worth mechanism within us that is activated by the sound of our name. We feel […]
“Know Thyself” was written on the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi according to Greek writings. This saying became known all throughout the Greek culture as it spread throughout western philosophy. It continues to impact readers and give us a great starting point for self-awareness. And in the context of leadership, it is […]
The battlefield of success takes place in the mind. You cannot manifest an outward reality that is inconsistent with your inner reality…or maybe, I should say, you can, but, it will come crashing down eventually. The dissonance between the two realities will cause an internal earthquake with maximum damage. Successful people are always mentally strong […]
One of the greatest ways God speaks to us is through His Word. It is impossible to truly know Him without knowing His Word. His Word is who He is. You may experience God’s presence at times in your life, but you will never fully develop a relationship with Him without the Bible. If you […]
Today is a GIFT. What we do with that gift MAKES all the difference. We can choose to leave the gift of today wrapped, or we can unwrap this gift and make the most of it. Unwrap it by taking the time to make the most of every opportunity you can. The Bible says, “Today […]
Author and businessman Max De Pree said, “The first step of a leader is to define reality.” You can’t move forward if you don’t know what is holding you back. Most challenges that individuals are facing stem from a lack of awareness of what is actually happening. The only reason you aren’t moving forward is […]
Experiments take trial after trial after trial because that’s how we learn. A child would never learn to walk if they didn’t keep falling again and again. It is through the experiences of falling that a child discovers how to maintain balance and develop the strength to walk. If you give up every single time […]
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Notice that we are called to give thanks in all circumstances; it is God’s will for us. We are not called to give thanks for our circumstances, but to give thanks in […]
Everyone has greatness within them, but it sometimes becomes buried with hopelessness. I have found there is no such thing as a hopeless situation…just hopeless people. There is always a way to bring hope back to people; they just need someone to help them find it again. A school system in a large city had […]