Author Archives: toddagordon

I used to always use the “Golden Rule” in my classroom as a starting point for treating others.  “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Now I believe there is something more.   “Do for others what they can’t do for themselves.” You have been given unique talents and gifts so itContinue reading “Loftier Ambition”

People love to tell you what you should and should not do.  Too often we let other peoples opinions dictate what we believe we can and cannot do.  Don’t let that be case.  When someone tells you that “you can’t do that” most of the time it is to protect themselves from looking bad dueContinue reading “Limitations Are A Choice”

Confidence is defined as “a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities.” Are you confident in who you are?  Have you identified your strengths?Do you use them?That is how you gain and live with confidence. It is not arrogance. When you are confident you don’t have to draw attentionContinue reading “Confidence Is Silent”

In our daily journey challenges and hardships are inevitable, but Proverbs 15:15 offers a profound truth for the Christ follower:   “All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.” This verse reminds us that while trials may come, a heart anchored in joy and gratitude transforms ourContinue reading “Joyful Heart, Abundant Feast”