What happens when the answer is no? I’m sure in life you’ve experienced several no’s. You entered in a competition and someone else wins after all your hard work, or you apply to a college and don’t get in, or you asked a guy/girl out and they say no. We’ve all been there in our lives, but then what? In the moment, you feel (depending on how bad you wanted it or fought for it) like giving up. I’ve been there, where I’ve wanted to give up, but if you give up, you’ll never win. Breaking barriers in life is a constant; we will always have to break through to…
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Stay In Your Lane
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…