It’s Challenge Tuesday and YIKES we are almost finished with January! Is it me or did this month just fly by? How are you doing with your 2019 goals? Is it time to recommit?
No goals? Then I guess it’s all going according to plan. With or without goals this statement holds true for many: No Change = No Change.
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Perspective… Is this cute pug stealing the shoe or picking it up for the owner?
As a leader, are you in the habit of catching people doing something wrong or doing something right? Some of you are tempted to ignore this post because you don’t see yourself as a leader. Consider what John Maxwell has to say… “Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.”
Leaders, those of us who understand our role as influencers – are in the habit of noticing people.
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Are you hooked on romance? A chic flick junkie? I admit that I love a good story – a happily ever after. How about you? How about those sad love songs like the one that’s playing in my head right now: You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling. Yes, I’m dating myself. I can hear the Righteous Brothers singing their 1964 recording… “and it’s gone, gone, gone.” My younger audience will have to google it and the rest of us won’t be able to get the tune out of our heads for a while.
Whether you are in a relationship now or simply enjoy living through the characters in a good romance, I invite you to continue reading. I believe there is something here for everyone.
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Year-end holidays are over; a new year has begun. Many resume their daily routines. Yet others find themselves in that place in between. Unsettled they rummage through the pieces of their life, trying to find some order and purpose to it all. Worry tries to rob them of any forward movement – any steps toward God’s best for them.
I’ve been in that now what? place – more than once in my life. Heart-broken, disappointed and lacking self-confidence I stumbled through false starts.
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New day and new year, today I begin again. Beginnings are my specialty. I love the magic of uncharted territories – the hope that fuels a fresh new start. Even as a child I could hardly wait for the first day of school. With my fresh untouched school supplies I looked forward to an unpredictable school year.
Carried into adult life, I approach life in the same way. Monday mornings are my opportunity to do-over, do-better or do-differently. For each new month and now a new year, I set goals. I’m confident that “this time I’ll succeed.”
Change is my addiction of choice.
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Memories flood most of us during this time of year. We begin by remembering Jesus’s birth – the true reason for this season. Gratitude and awe at the humility of our King of Kings – who was born in a manger – and purposed to live so He could die to bring those who believe eternal life with Him.
read more“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ~ Isaiah 9:6 NKJV
My new normal, is a popular expression that implies that what once was out of the norm is now considered normal. It’s about changes. We change our mind – how we see things. We change our actions – new habits, behaviors, where we live, who we live with and so much more. These changes can happen to us or we can choose to make them happen. The result is the same – life as we knew it is no longer.
read moreEvery positive change in your life begins with a clear, unequivocal decision that you are going to either do something or stop doing something. ~ Anonymous
I’m a communicator by nature… all about significance and purpose, inspiring others to take action. Lately I just don’t have it in me. I sit at my keyboard wondering what value I have to offer my readers and I come up empty. It’s not the first time I’ve walked through a dry creative season. Experience tells me it won’t last long. I’m guessing some of you can relate.
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You’re invited! Adventure back in time – to take a fresh new look at your life story.
A treasure hunt – your assignment is to discover or revisit precious nuggets of life lessons. Dig up those secrets – shine the light of forgiveness on mistakes made. Release the story you’ve held prisoner in your heart. Remember, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
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My self-confidence is in the pits.
Where’s my Chispa – that spark of hope that compels me to live a vibrant life?
What vibrant life?
Did I ever matter?
Does anyone even notice me?
Have you ever asked yourself these questions?
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