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Things Above
There is a department store called, “Things Above” and everything in it is free. All you have to do is show up and start taking all of the wonderful things the store has to offer. Your cashier is Jesus. He waits for you and greets you with a smile when you walk in. The first…
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Courage
Courage is being scared, but doing it anyway (without recklessness). Big acts or small, courage is listening to your intuition and opening your heart to what God invites you to do. You know that you might get hurt, but your faith helps you overpower your natural propensity to run the other way.
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Love Yourself!!
Self-love is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. It’s the key to unlocking your true potential, building meaningful relationships, and achieving your goals. Unfortunately, self-love is often overlooked and undervalued in our fast-paced and demanding world. Here’s why it’s so important to prioritize self-love and some tips for cultivating it in your life.…
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Trust Muscles
I love working out in the morning. Mentally and physically, I exercise almost daily. In my reading this morning, the author talked about working out our “trust muscles.” I loved the reference. As Christians, we are called to trust in God in all areas of our lives. It’s not always easy, but just like any…
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Against the Grain
There’s this great Christian song by Toby Mac and the chorus goes like this – I don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soulDon’t wanna walk away let me hear the people sayI don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul. I don’t want things or the beliefs of…
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My Scar
The nose bite… Sometimes I look at it and I get mad but then I realize what I’ve been through and what I’ve overcome. Most times, I don’t notice it. Until I do. I catch a glimpse of it in the mirror, mainly when I’m putting my makeup on. It pops out to me then.…
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What They Don’t See When They See Me.
They see the fruits of my labor, but what they don’t see is what it took to get to where I am now. The hard work. The dedication. The struggle. Rising at 4:30 AM every morning for prayer, exercise and writing. Already having a whole day of things accomplished before the workday even started. The…
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To be Clear…
Being clear is a sign of kindness, while being unclear can often be unkind. We’ve all been on the receiving end of someone’s muddled thinking or deliberate obfuscation (yes, I just used that word), and we know how frustrating it can be to not understand what they are trying to say. It doesn’t have to…
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Discernment – Imagine a World if Everyone Actually Used Some… 🤔
It must be true because I saw it on the news. It’s true because I saw it on Facebook. Sean Penn (or insert whatever outspoken movie star comes to mind here) is speaking about this, he’s in movies, so he’s well-informed and he must be listened to. You might be reading this and laughing to…
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Customer Service
Today I want to talk about the importance of customer service and its ability to make or break your business. Customer service is all about how you make your customers feel—and it’s something that should never be overlooked! At its core, customer service is an act of kindness. It’s about showing genuine care for those…
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Assets and Liabilities
Are your assets greater than your liabilities? Metaphorically speaking. In life, just like finance, optimally, you want your assets to far outweigh your liabilities. We talk about this concept when it comes to wealth, but have you ever put your own self through this test? Life assets are things like friends, family, good health and…
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8 Ways to Increase Productivity
Productivity is an essential part of life – whether you’re working, studying or creating something new, being able to get things done efficiently and effectively can make a huge difference in the quality of your output. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to stay productive; life gets busy, distractions come easily and goals may feel overwhelming.…