I have about a 35 – 45 minute commute to and from work each day. In an effort to make good use of my time (and to not focus on the fact that I’m in traffic when it happens), I started listening to podcasts. One of my favorite podcast is Women Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts. I absolutely love her; she is so authentic and relevant. On the show, she joking speaks of a ministry called Mind Your Business Ministries. In this ministry, we focus only on our own business and not anyone else’s. It’s so easy to get caught up in other things and not focus on your own…
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He has RISEN!
There’s something powerful about someone that would give up their life for you. Man, that’s some strong love. Every time I think of what God did for us by sending his son, Jesus to die on the cross for our sins; I’m amazed. He did that just for me…just for you. Jesus has risen! “He is not here; he has risen!” (Luke 24:6 NIV). When Jesus rose from the dead he had all power. As a follower of Christ you have access to that power, no longer do you have to be ruled by fear, sin, etc. What do you need to rise above that is still holding you back?…
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Focus on the Positive – No Negativity Allowed
As I was opening up my journal the other day, I saw the words, “there are so many reasons to be happy.” Wow! How powerful is that? We get so caught up sometimes in life and the things surrounding us until we miss the wonderful things still around us. Why focus on the negative when there is so much positivity. We have to be conscious about changing our mindset. What are some reasons you have to be happy? Life? Food? Family? Shelter? Laughter? Good memories of loved ones? Friends? Be intentional about focusing on the positive and not the negative! I’m reminded of the scripture, Proverbs 18:21, “The tongue has…
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Listen & Share!
Anyone that knows me, knows that I love a good story, I love to share them and to hear them. Every story has a beginning, where you learn who’s involved and background information. Then there’s the middle, which I like to think of as the meat; it tells what happens and even shares the climax. But to me the best part of the story is the ending, you learn who overcame, the lesson learned, who survived, etc. Each part of the story has its purpose. What I love about a good story is the lesson learned, there’s always something for someone to learn. Last night, I was reminded of the…