Be Yourself
As we make our way through the last few topics in the series about success and being successful, we must examine the need to steer away from plagiarism: you MUST be yourself! Be the original version of yourself that God...Read More
Devotionals
An Ornament of Great Price
Ornaments can be costly. It just depends on what you are trying to beautify or decorate. Most people will agree that an ornament costing £1000, equivalent to $1500, is too costly to place on a shelf in a living room....Read More
Conviction
“The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and with clarity comes conviction and true originality.” ~Conan O'Brien Rounding out the topic that led us into the new year, we extend the idea of success to the concept...Read More
Give Them Grace
As soon as our kids are born, maybe even as soon as we see that plus sign on the pregnancy test, our priorities shift. Those babies move into the number one spot while our own needs take a back seat....Read More
Streams of 2019
Continuing with the idea of success, we shift from confidence to the notion of streams. In the business world, streams are currents of income that provide us with the ability to manage, maintain, and advance our lives (and businesses themselves!)....Read More
Delayed Gratification
As a clinician I work with patients from varying backgrounds. One thing that reigns true across the board, though, is the struggle to persuade my younger patient population of the value in delayed gratification. For example, dedication and hard work...Read More
Confidence
The aim of our efforts and the pinnacle of our earthly journey is success. Our life goals and accomplishments hinge upon this concept, regardless of which derivative of the word (i.e. successful, succeeding, succeeded) used. Even though the appearance of...Read More
Distinguishing Santa Claus from Jesus Christ
The children could hardly contain their excitement at church last week when the sermon made mention of Santa Claus. In reality, the message turned out to be very thought-provoking: Santa is not to be confused with Jesus Christ. The topic...Read More
Mirrors
Very few things in today’s world have a singular purpose. Spoons can scoop, hold contents, and stir. Plates hold food for consumption and can contain the heat in a pot that has lost its top. A mirror, though, is different....Read More
The Gift of Parenting
Parents welcoming their first child into the world hail it a gift from God. The second is described as a miracle and parents feel more comfortable and confident knowing they have been through the process once already. Yet, things are...Read More