Christmas is more than lights, lists, and last-minute shopping. It is the celebration of our Savior – the miracle of God with us. Yet in the midst of the season’s beauty, many feel overwhelmed. I write these words surrounded by the signs of the season— ornaments waiting to be hung, garland draped across the table, […]
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a devotional moment Scripture:“She will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.” — Isaiah 62:3 Reflection:In the quiet place of surrender, she kneels—not in shame, but in reverence. Her hands are clasped, her heart laid bare. And there, in the presence of Jesus, she
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There is a popular meme going around that says My brain has too many tabs open. 4 of them are frozen and I have no idea where the music is coming from. Have you ever felt like that? If you were on your computer with too many tabs open you would simply click on the
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Are you someone who seeks out new possibilities willingly and with excitement? It is often said you need to keep an open mind when it comes to having success in life. But what does it mean and how do you manage it? Many people go through life with a very limited view of what they
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If you look up the definition of the word “Change” you will find it described as making something different than it was. Change is all around us, in every aspect of our life. You see change in nature, in relationships, in your job, etc. Almost all change is out of your control. Even the most
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Winston Churchill once said, “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” The problem is, that enthusiasm can be hard to come by, especially when yours has taken a beating. Setbacks and disappointments have a way of knocking you down. We start doubting ourselves and lose sight of who we are.
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Why Self-Confidence Matters What is self-confidence? What does it look like? It seems to me confidence is elusive, something you can reach for but cannot hold in your hand. Sometimes, when experiencing it, self-confidence can feel magical and wonderful; other times it can be frustrating. Something I have learned and continue to work on –
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Proverbs 29:18 reminds us “where there is no vision, the people perish”Vision is defined as “the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom” What is your ‘vision” for your life? your family? your career? your business? You probably spend a lot of time imagining these things, but where is your
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Everyone has one. That friend, family member, or co-worker. You are discouraged because of some failure. And while you are going through a rough time with the challenging emotions dealing with this thing that went wrong, the say things like“it wasn’t that bad”“it could be worse”“just try to be positive” You grit your teeth and
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Join me as I am a guest on “Marnie’s Friends” Monday, November 15, 2021 at 1:10pm central. Here is the youtube link. You can watch it live or watch the replay. HINT – If you click through now you can set a reminder in youtube to alert you when ready to go live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfrNxpmH7_c
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We live in a world that has us plugged in 24/7. We get so involved in news, social media, work, home life, kids, etcetera that we can feel there is no time for a cup of coffee, let alone reflection. The Importance of Reflection and Gratitude An uneventful or even disastrous day is filled with
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4 Signs You Are Your Own Worst Enemy Are you struggling to get ahead? Perhaps you are having a hard time finding opportunities, or maybe you are not taking advantage of opportunities presented to you. Quite often, the most common reason people don’t succeed is that they’re engaging in self-defeating behaviors not realizing they have
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5 Steps to Begin to Empower Your Thoughts Your thoughts are an astounding FREE tool in your possession which you can use to conquer physical and emotional challenges that you may be faced with in life. You have the power to choose to take control of your thoughts. How? Here are 5 thought processes you
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