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Lessons from 2020 & why it wasn't all bad

Lessons from 2020 and Why it was a Good Year

The year 2020 has more haters than Nickelback. That’s no easy feat. Yes, it has been a rough year, and this “year” has gotten blamed for much. However, without a reset in our personal mindsets, 2021 will be no better… and the truth is; 2020 is not a total loss.  Now,...

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Finding a New Mindset

Shift to a New Mindset, Not Back to Normal or a New Normal

Don’t underestimate the impact of a new mindset. Like everyone, I’ve been personally impacted by the worldwide pandemic stemming from COVID-19 and the Coronavirus. I do admit I was one of the early skeptics until I started seeing the grim reality. That was the case...

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Review of Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World

A Review of Decisions by Robert L. Dilenschneider

When it comes to making decisions, I am pretty terrible. It’s a discipline I just never quite developed well. Some might say it’s “being the Libra that I am”. You see, I too easily sway sides at the slightest hint of credible support. Not that I am a believer in...

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Never Give Up: Resolution 56

Be Relentless and Never Give Up on Yourself

Despite firmly believing we should never give up on the things that matter, I too often give up on myself. I give in to negative self-talk. Or I foolishly compare myself to others, which - let's be honest - is actually comparing our biggest weaknesses to the greatest...

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The Not So simple Road to Building Personal Character

The Secret to Building Character Traits on Purpose

Hidden in 2 Peter is a set of character traits we are encouraged to cultivate and grow in our walks as disciples. This framework is as fitting today as when the Apostle first shared them.

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Our Toxic Relationship with Food and Wellness

4 Steps for Changing a Toxic Food and Wellness Relationship

I like food. I mean, I REALLY like food. Unless it's okra. Okra is gross. Seriously. It's not food. In the words of Jerry Seinfeld's nemesis, Newman, it’s a "vile weed" - though, to be fair, he said it of broccoli. But this really isn't a post about my dislike of...

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Frog Stew Seasoned with Procrastination, Complacency, and a Bit of Mediocrity

I’m no stranger to procrastination and complacency. You may not be either. But, what you may not realize is that the two are very complementary to one another. Heck, you might say the two make up a weird stew that’s seasoned with bit of mediocrity. In Brian Tracy's...

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Modern Communion & Lifetime Wellness

The Profound Connection Between Food, Communion, and Wellness

The funny thing about wellness is the fact that we all can agree that it’s good, but few of us can define it. Fewer still can say they have it. And, if we are being brutally honest, even fewer are willing to relentlessly pursue it.  Even as I type this, I’m...

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Are we capable of living a Gospel Living? I think so. And though some may think they are, they may be surprised if they really stop and consider their ways.

What is Gospel Living and are we Really Living it?

When it comes to Gospel living, I’m realizing there are some Gospel problems. It’s not problems with the Gospel, but problems with how we understand, teach and live it. I’ll explain that in more detail soon. First, let me share that 1Glories is a platform where I...

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