Yesterday, I stumbled across a short message on Facebook about the importance of validation. That reminded me of a good article and great video titled “The Power of Validation” that Dr. Jerry Graham posted in 2008. Watching that video brought tears to my eyes and reminded me of how something as simple as a smile […]
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RSS feed for this sectionSunday Inspiration: Planting Seeds of Greatness
13
Oct
This week I was referred by a good friend to one of the most inspirational videos I’ve ever seen about a leader planting seeds of greatness in college students. This 25 minute documentary tells the amazing story of Dr. Nido Qubein and was filmed by Nick Nanton, founder of The Celebrity Branding® Agency. If you […]
Sunday Inspiration: 75 Marathons in 75 Days – The Incredible True Story of Terry Hitchcock
03
Apr
Sunday is often my favorite day of the week because it’s a day for me to REFLECT on the previous week and plan for the upcoming week. It’s nice to set aside the time to remember and record some of the highlights and give God thanks for His many blessings. This habit helps me notice […]
WFJ: I AM Smiling Down Upon You
02
Oct
Randy, what you have done with the 6 new people in the Prosper Now 777 course is huge. You and your team have helped them load their own space shuttles on the launching pads and now their rockets are firing to launch them forward into their destinies. That makes Me smile. I have blessed you […]
How To Heal A Broken Heart
04
Aug
Do you have memories that make you suffer every time you revisit them? Does the pain resurface whenever you think of certain events? Is your heart broken over something that happened to you?
The True Meaning of Shalom
14
Apr
The word “Shalom” means much more than peace. It means complete peace and wellness—body, mind, soul, and spirit. According to Wikipedia, “Shalom is a Hebrew word meaning peace, completeness, and welfare [i.e. complete peace and wholeness] and can be used idiomatically to mean both hello and goodbye.”
The Power Of Validation
23
Dec
“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.” – William Arthur Ward When they had read it, they rejoiced over its […]
The Hope of Transformation
17
Oct
God initiates change! Trying to change my life leads to failure and frustration. “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) Am I frustrated with trying to change my life? What […]
A Very Exciting Week
21
Sep
“A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Never abandon a friend–either yours or your father’s. Then in your time of need, you won’t have to ask your relatives for assistance. It is better to go to a neighbor than to a relative who lives far away. (Proverbs 27:10, NLT) […]
Photos From TASTE OF THE MOUNTAINS Street Festival
08
Sep
“The faster I go, the behinder I get” – quote on coffee mug at Street Festival The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. (Revelations 21:23) In what ways are you seeing the glory of […]