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I love to find ways to make things simple. Have you ever experienced being around something that is delivered in a complicated manner despite no apparent reason? When that happens I tend to lose the message all while creating a simpler version in my head and moving on to other issues that are flooding my mind. The world needs detail, expertise, and brilliant minds. But not all of us can process the basics while drowning in the detail. Each of us has expertise in various areas. Even if we think we don’t, we do. If I had to work…
Stepping out of my comfort zone and believing, without a doubt, that all things are possible has led me to a life of inner peace. The power of believing for me includes releasing my worries and giving control to Jesus. I am fortunate that I am able to believe before I see the results. For many, believing in something that is not tangible or visible is paralyzing. The thought of leaving the results up to anything other than one’s self leaves many filled with anxiety. Ironically, I never experienced total inner peace until I released control to Jesus. It…
I have spent the last 15 years attempting to instill in my children that appearances do not make you whole, happy, or bring you wealth. It is love, service, prayer, and Jesus. Having faith that the steps that you take each day are building a solid foundation for loving and serving others. Yes, it is difficult to trust that loving and serving others will put us in a position to have everything we need. My family has what we need and much more. However, often what we have are not the things that are flashy on social media. At times…
Expectations are defined as strong beliefs that something will happen in the future. Those expectations can lead us to be hopeful but they can also create issues. Problems arise when we get hopeful based on flawed logic or assumptions. Most of us form expectations. Some of us do a better job than others in managing those expectations and creating a more balanced life. Social media, print media, advertisements, and our circle of influence all play an enormous role in how people today set their expectations. We think we are making decisions based on what is real, but how much of…