Posts Tagged ‘encouragement’
Discouraged
There are times when you get some news that hurts your heart or makes you sad and bummed out. This to me is the very definition of discouragement. This happened to me a few times this past week. I felt like I had been kicked in the stomach. It is way too easy to put…
Read MoreConsistent & Steady
There are so many things in my world that are inconsistent and unstable. There are more things than I can count, and I have very little control over most of them. I’m learning to simply focus on the things which I do have control over. I can control my attitude toward inconsistent and unstable…
Read MoreBig Crowd
I went to the Braves Games in Atlanta last Friday night and the crowd was pretty big. I’m not a fan of large crowds where you can barely move. The same was true in Magic Kingdom at the time of the parade and also the fireworks. I feel a bit claustrophobic in situations like…
Read MoreEncouragement
I love being encouraged. This word means “to inspire, spirit or confidence”. It also means “to promote, advance or foster” action. I am encouraged by people, books, places and events. These are all areas of the “physical realm” that I live in. I’m also encouraged by the Presence of God in the “spiritual realm”…
Read MoreBe Encouraged
I have often been the recipient of encouragement. Encouragement inspires me. Encouragement motivates me. Encouragement gives me great confidence. I believe encouragement has help build me into who I am today. Encouragement is a simple concept that has profound effects for years to come. When I reflect on the encouragement that has been given…
Read MoreEndurance
I sometimes have “endurance issues”. I get to the place that I feel like I can’t go on. I recently heard a great podcast from Ramsey Solutions EntreLeadership by Mel Robbins called: “5 Seconds to a Better Life & Business”. Mel talks about denying my feelings the leadership in my life. I have a…
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