by | Life Application
Do you feel like you’re going in 15 different directions at one time and you’re not sure which one is the right way? If not, I’ll be honest and tell you that’s how I feel lately.
I find God’s timing quite funny. I was asked to speak at a women’s retreat that’s coming up in a few weeks. The topic is Priorities. I thought to myself, This should be simple. I’ll tell them how important priorities are, give them a few bullet points on what to do and what not to do, and their lives will be changed forever.
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I’ve never watched a full season of the show until now. I have DJ Tanner…. oops, Candace Cameron Bure to thank for that.
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There aren’t many TV shows worth soaking up two hours of my attention each week, but this one…. Oh, this one definitely was. Through my tears, I managed to survive the finale.
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by | Health & Wellness, Life Application
I climbed on the treadmill yesterday, ready to conquer the world. I knew my workout schedule next week would be messed up, so I was going to “up the ante” this week.
When I’m running, I don’t like to see the numbers. It makes the time drag by and I don’t feel as productive or focused, so I put a towel over the screen. I know it should take nine songs to hit my running goal. At the end of the ninth song, I take the towel off, see where I’m at, jump up and shout (not really), then slow the pace so I can cool down.
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by | Life Application
I’m on this journey. Some of you have been on it with me for the last few months, and some of you may just be joining. It’s my journey of simply taking the next right step.
I picked up a new book last night and didn’t make it past the introduction before God reminded me of those three simple, yet powerful words.
Joyce Meyer, in her new book, You Can Begin Again, gives a great reminder that it’s never too late. And guess what?
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Every year for the last six years, I’ve bought a Mother’s Day card for one of my best friends, Jennifer. She doesn’t have children of her own, yet she deserves to share that special day with a million other moms.
When I met her six years ago, I had no idea we would have the friendship we have today. She has inspired me to go beyond what I knew I was capable of. I’ve cried on her shoulder more times than I can count. She provides me with countless nuggets of wisdom. And she doesn’t hesitate to slap me upside the head when I do something dumb, which is frequently.
Oh … and she’s 45, so that officially makes her old, right?
Jennifer could never have children due to some health issues in her late 20s. For many, that could seem like the end of life. No children so often means no purpose in the lives of some women. Not for her.
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We’ve all been rejected at least once in our lives. If I could guess, I bet it’s been more than once.
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Everyone handles rejection differently, and the way we handle it sets us up for success or failure. It’s up to us, really.
Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul, business expert, and Shark Tank star, can teach us a thing or two about biting back at rejection and not allowing it to define us.
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