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Confidence Is Silent

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”

A Letter To Me

The most important conversation that you have every day is with yourself. You can’t lead others unless you lead yourself first. If you need a little help with that, and let’s be honest, we all do. Take a moment to read this letter to yourself. Repeat as needed. —–Dear Me, Just a quick reminder: YouContinue reading “A Letter To Me”

Joyful Heart, Abundant Feast

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”

Lessons From Defeat

Winning is special. Winning is fun, but you can’t truly appreciate the winning without some defeats. Life is going to have you feeling defeated at times, so here are five suggestions to help you handle the defeats that may come your way. 1. Check your perspective. Are you focused on feeling defeated or the thingsContinue reading “Lessons From Defeat”

Finish

Embrace the spirit of perseverance and determination. In 1968 Tanzanian John Akhwari competed in the Olympic marathon. He cramped up early in the race, fell and dislocated his knee, injured his shoulder and suffered severe cuts. In spite of that, he finished. John Akhwari’s words resonate deeply: ‘My country sent me 5,000 miles to finishContinue reading “Finish”