Where the mountain meets the sea is a special place. It's where earth is reshaped and the ocean changes course. It is a place of impact, of infringement, and of inspiration. It is a powerful moment of abrasion that is also stunningly beautiful. As earth and rock plummet into the waters below, the scenery is …
Category: Encouragement
A Lineage Known
Some are fortunate to know their family's lineage. Even more exciting is when they discover they are related to someone famous, or of former importance, and/or impact. There are even more though who may have no one of historical relevancy, other than being mere names on paper, or faded photos. Then, there are others, who …
In Hope
This sign is in our neighborhood. Don’t know who did it, but it brings a smile each time I see it. It also spurns prayer that all are keeping well during this unique season. No doubt - these days can be frustrating, and create fatigue within us. I know this has been true for …
ONE
For many, social distancing has created a deeper desire for social connection. I know that I can’t help but miss fellowshipping with my beautifully broken brothers and sisters in Christ during this historic season of social separation. Yet, though apart, I carry so many in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers - like never …
Pre-Plan For The Wild Rides Of Life
These are undoubtedly unprecedented times and in this season, uncertainties will naturally arise, and along with that, anxiety, fears, and concerns can often follow. And rightly so. For none of us can know the future, but we can prepare a plan ahead of time which helps bring peace of mind. There will always be a …
Sensitivity To Others
Clearly there are various reactions and opinions to the recent situation we are facing with COVID-19, and a lot of disruption and distraction. However, a good rule of thumb no matter what position we may hold, is to always be sensitive and gracious to others and their feelings. As such, in business, or any other …
Short Supply
Whenever we begin running on short supply in love, joy, kindness, care, and/or encouragement, we are told the key to receiving more of it, is by giving more of it. Seems strange to give what we may be lacking, but as we do, we soon find how powerful of a life strategy this truly is. …
The Success Of Significance
Success is reaching a position - and the pinnacle of this position is when our passions shift from merely helping ourselves to helping others - because if success is winning, helping others win is even more compounding. John Maxwell has said, "success is about us. Significance is about others". Even Oprah has been quoted as …
5 Star
The most important thing is not “what” we do, but “why” we do it. Granted, we work because we need money, but just making money can be done in a lot of ways. So, why this, and why here? 1. Know why you “choose” to be here and why you “choose” to do what you do, …
Distracted By Busy
It’s so easy to get distracted. Whether in our work, our families, our health, and even our faith, we are prone to wander from our priorities and towards the petty. In fact, we may often confuse being busy with being productive, when in fact it is often the exact opposite. Author, Tim Ferriss, is quoted …
