October 9, 2012
Warrior Mentality
When in difficult situations maintain a warrior mentality. Stand tall even if you are coming apart on the inside and demonstrate confidence.
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“Never let’um see you sweat.” We have all heard that phrase in one way or another. When you are in a tight spot, a pressure situation, how do you react or respond? Many people fall a part on the inside and out. However, the warrior mentality is to stand strong. Know that you are stronger than anything thrown at you. When you show confidence on the outside it will make you stronger on the inside. When those around you see that you are standing tall, not doubting, not blaming, they too will be inspired. You are a difference maker, a leader, an encourager; those around you want to see you confident. They will feed off your strength. Be the person that God created you to be. Rise to the occasion. There is at least one situation you are facing today, that needs you to stand strong with a warrior mentality. Be the change that needs to take place. No doubt, no fear, no worry. All faith, all confident, all strength. Is there something going on in your life today that you need to a warrior mentality?
October 2, 2012
Purpose Zone Podcast/Blog
Find your passion and make it happen. Be on a mission and live your life on purpose. Be motivated by your desire to achieve rather than be noticed.
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What is it that you do, that you are great at, that makes a difference in people’s lives? That is your passion, your purpose, and your mission. When you don’t care if you are ever noticed doing what you do; then you have reached a higher level than most ever reach. When you are living in your purpose zone and changing people’s lives for the better; you will not care if you’re not noticed. There is really no better place to be. Your life will be much easier, not easy, but easier. Your life will be simple even though you handle complex problems. Your life will not be stressful, even though you solve stressful situations. Your life will not be frustrating, even though you are in the middle of confusion and turmoil. You will have peace, contentment and a fulfillment in your life. You will find satisfaction in your life. Your life will take on a while new meaning. You will see things from a totally different perspective. There is truly no better place to be in life than the place of passion, purpose and mission. You may not think this is possible for you but I am here to tell you it’s not only possible but readily available. God intended for you to be in your perfect place. Make the move today. Get in your purpose zone. Are you ready to get moving today?
September 25, 2012
Time Keeps on Slipping
Accountability is key to staying on schedule. When you’re accountable for how you spend your time you will see improvement.
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I have come to the understanding that there is no such thing as time management. You can’t manage time. Time just keeps on slippin, slippin into the future! We all have the same amount time every day. It is what we do with that time that makes a difference. I have also come to the understanding that if I am not accountable with my time, I will not get much done. If you have trouble getting stuff done during the day, maybe you need to find someone to be keep you accountable. You can have a person or maybe some form of To Do List reminder. I do better when I have someone to ask me the tough questions, “Have you written today?” “Did you file today?” “Did you read today?” “Did you pray today?” Those are the questions that help me stay on track. They help me to get the things I need to get done during the day accomplished. Also, if I am working on a book project; I have my publisher checking in to be sure I am where I need to be on the project. If you are getting behind in your work, find someone to help you be accountable. As we have said before; I will do what is inspected more than what is expected. Do you need some accountability in your day-to-day schedule?
September 18, 2012
Frustrated by Wrong Focus
Stay focused on the process, those things which you can control. You feel frustrated when you focus on things outside your control.
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When you get your focus on the right things you will see good results. When you start focusing on things outside your control you will see a rise in frustration. There are only a few things you can really control without being controlling. You were not designed to control others. You were created with the ability to control yourself. You can control your attitude and perspective. Keep you eyes on the process at hand. Stay focused only on that. When you are frustrated because you have lost your focus nothing will get done. You see people all the time that are all over the place, always upset, always getting on to others, but never getting anything accomplished. They are focusing on things outside of their control. Take inventory of your gifting and what you have control over in your own life. Stay there with your focus. You will see your life get far more simpler. You will get things done and accomplish more than ever before. Going from busy to productive never felt so good. Are you focused on things outside your control?
September 11, 2012
Get Rid of Guilt and Shame Podcast/Blog
Guilt and shame are self imposed feelings that will keep you in your past. Let those feelings go and live in the truth.
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Far too many people spend their entire live weighted down with guilt and shame. It is so bad that they never get out from under the condemnation of these feelings. They never live the life that God had planned for them to live. When these feelings control your life, you will never be able to live your destiny. Guilt and shame are not positive, life filled, healthy feelings. Rather they are placed on you by the enemy to your life. They are there to keep you bottled up and quiet. However, when you receive forgiveness for your mistakes and sins, then you can break these chains. You can live free of guilt and shame. They don’t have to control you any longer. The truth is you are no longer guilty. The shame is not real it is not who you are. You do have purpose and destiny. You can have a full life. You can hold your head up and make a huge difference in the world today. Have you been living in guilt and shame for way too long?
September 4, 2012
Knocked Down Podcast/Blog
Life isn’t about how hard you get hit. It’s about how many times you get back up and how hard you’re willing to keep fighting for your dreams.
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The best advice that anyone can give you about life is; never give up. I tell people all the time to never give up, no matter how bad it may be right now. If you are striving to be above average and to make a difference with your life; then you are going to have tough times. You are going to get hit hard, but keep getting up. Don’t stop fighting the enemy to your destiny. When it’s all said and done it will be great for you to be able to say; “I fought the good fight.” A good fight is the fight you win. I am excited about your future and your destiny. I believe there are great things in store for you. Don’t give up today, tomorrow could very well be your breakthrough day. If you are down, get back up, don’t stay down. Your dreams are calling you now. Live your life to the fullest. Have you been knocked down and not sure if you will get back up?
August 28, 2012
See Past Your Pain Podcast/Blog
When people hurt me, help me to see past my own pain and see their pain. Help me to love and forgive them.
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If you ever interact with other people you will be hurt, because hurting people hurt people. Most everybody has been hurt, is hurt, or will be hurt. Oftentimes these people will hurt you in an area that you are hurting in. They can tell you are still sore there and go for that place. Then you react to them by hurting them back in the area that they are hurting in too. This vicious cycle continues and goes on and on and on. There is no end to it; unless you decide to step out of this hurt cycle. How do you step out? See past your own pain; recognize their pain; then love and forgive them. It takes a very secure person to do this. One who desires to be healed and wants to help others heal. This would be the person that take the path less traveled. This is the person that takes forgiveness, love, and mercy to a whole new level. Yeah, I desire to be this person. I am not quite there yet on a consistent basis, but I am getting closer everyday. You too can do this. Make the decision today to see past your own hurts, and see others through the eyes of love, forgiveness, and mercy. Be a giver of grace. Is there someone who is hurting you now? Will you see past your pain in order to love and forgive them?
August 21, 2012
Your Life Story Script Podcast/Blog
To look at people and see what they could be and what they have been through can be both a good thing and a bad thing.
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Your life tells a story, no matter how young or how old yo are today, your life has a story to tell. For some their life story is short, but it is showing where they are heading in life. For others their life story is long and it tells about all the situation, circumstances, good time and bad times they have had in life. But everybody has a story that their life tells. What is your life story all about? Does it tell a sad story or an overcoming story, maybe a story of making the best of what life has dealt. If you don’t like your life story today, then it’s time to rewrite the script. You can’t do anything about the storyline up to this point, but from today forward you can. If your life script is telling the story you want, then keep writing it forward today. The decision is yours today. You are the editor of your life story script. Make it a story of victory, of helping others, making a difference. Your life script should be one that people want to read to be encouraged. Is your life story encouraging others today? Do you need to make some edit changes in your script today?
August 14, 2012
Destiny Love Podcast/Blog
Do you want to fulfill your destiny and purpose in life? There is one foundational requirement if you plan on doing so.
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In order for you to live your destiny then you must love people. Not just those that are good to you, but even those that don’t treat you nicely. Really, it is especially dependent on you loving those that wrong you. I didn’t say you had to trust them, trust and love aren’t the same thing. You do have to love others though. Not just when you feel like it, but all the time. There can be no conditions on your love. Destiny love is unconditional love. God has a magnificent plan for your life, but it is dependent on you loving folk. God can’t release the power it takes for you to live your destiny if He can’t trust you to love unconditionally. This foundational truth is why so few people ever fulfill the purpose for their life. Remember, your destiny and purpose is not all about you, but rather, it is about others. A person that lives their destiny is one that is selfless and a servant. To be that you must love others without conditions. The moment you start placing limits and conditions on your love is the moment you step out of the plan God has for your life. Walk in God’s love today and walk in your destiny. Are their conditions you have place in your love that need to be removed today?
August 7, 2012
Showing Grace and Mercy Podcast/Blog
I used to think grace and mercy were terrible, for the weak, a cop out.
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Not too long ago, I thought that grace and mercy were not good things. I felt like they were for those that didn’t have any discipline in their life. I felt like the weak and lazy people were the ones always wanting them. I was so religious and prideful to think this way. There is nothing comparable to grace and mercy. Those of us who are striving to do our best and make a difference in the world definitely see the need for a lot of grace and mercy. I also, see that my withholding it from others was so religious of me. I know that the measure that I use to give grace and mercy is the measure that I will be given. I am now a big supporter of grace and mercy. I try to give them away everyday, because I know I will need them each day. The reason for the change in my perspective; love. Love is a major key in grace and mercy. You will not give grace and mercy if you don’t love people. It was only when God’s love began to be the deciding factor in my life did I realize the importance of grace and mercy. The rest is history. Is there someone in your life that you need to be giving grace and mercy to today? Will you let love be the deciding factor in your life, all areas of your life?