Be A Leader Not A Follower

Being a leader, today, is definitely the road less traveled. These days everyone tends to go with the flow and follow. Many people do things because they are easily influenced by others and think it is the "cool thing" to do. What is cool is being your own person, and not doing things just because everyone else is. God created everyone individually, uniquely, and with our own DNA. Be the person God created you to be and be proud of who you are. Step away from the pack and be different in life. Go your own way, it will lead to a more self satisfying experience.

Respect Is The Right Thing To Do

The old saying goes respect is earned not given, I don't believe this is true. God wants us to respect all people, even those who don't deserve it. Respect everyone and treat them the way that you want to be treated. If a person disrespects you, do not have an eye for an eye mentality, turn the other cheek. You will get much further in life by respecting others than you will with hatred and disrespect.

STRENGTH

Our strength is constantly tested on a day to day basis throughout our lives. People face many different experiences that help make them stronger. God made us to be strong. Staying strong in every situation is the key to overcoming any obstacle. It is important to stay strong in every moment of your life, even through the high times. Showing strength can also help influence others, in a positive way, to help them become stronger.  

The Little Things In Life

We often get carried away in the hustle and bustle of life. Many do not step back to appreciate the little things. As humans, we rarely pay attention to detail. We can feel closer to God and ourselves when we just slow down. The next time you are walking through the woods, pay attention to the details of God's creation. I am amazed by life when I do this everyday. Sit back, relax, and smell the daisies.
The Little Things In Life

Free From Worry

Many things in life cause us to worry. Things such as illnesses, finances, careers, and especially other people and their actions. Worrying is not of God and has no place in our lives. Worry can take us to a place of darkness and despair. Nothing good at all becomes of it. It will take your focus off of God and your experience on the greatness of life's journey. Try praying to God and giving him all of your worrisome burdens. Ask him to work on and free you from the difficult situations causing worry in your life.
Free From Worry

Failure Is Fine

At one time or another, we all experience failure. Many people have this perception that failure is a bad thing; it's not. We were not designed by God to be perfect. Failure is good because it is how we learn, adapt to change, and become better. Failure also makes us wiser. This gives us the ability to guide and teach others, to prevent them from failing in areas where we have experienced it. I have experienced quite a bit of failure in my life. I know that it has helped shape me into the man that I am today. God loves us no matter how many times we fail or fall short. It is important to remember that failure is the stepping stone to success.
Failure Is Fine

Friendship

Many people, I believe, do not know what the definition is of being a true friend. A true friend is someone who would literally take a bullet for someone else. A true friend will always be there to help, even when the situation may not be convenient. Also, a true friend will give advice by telling people what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Lastly, a true friend will stand by ones side in the good times and the bad. We all want and need a true friend. I was always told if you have one true friend in life you have everything. The great news is we all do, he is our God. So the next time you are feeling all alone in this world, say a prayer and talk to him. He is our creator and will always be our friend.
Friendship

Two Sides To Every Story

More often than not, we tend to jump to conclusions. There is always an actual reality or reasoning behind every situation. People always try to put the puzzle together without all of the pieces, by making assumptions. It is important that we always try to evaluate and understand based upon what is true, not by what we assume. We need to be more like God and have an ultimate understanding as to why things happen the way that they do.
Two Sides To Every Story

Love Conquers All

One of the greatest aspects of our lives is the ability for us to give and receive love. Many people seek love, but few actually experience it. There is no greater example than the love that our God has for all of his creation. We are to love everyone, including those who seem different from us, and even our enemies. Think of what the world would be like if everyone was more loving. Love is the key to having a peaceful and prosperous life with God and humanity. With love the world will always be a better and brighter place for us all.
Love Conquers All

Being Accountable

We are developing a society, today, that is becoming less and less accountable for their actions. We often play the blame game. We try to make God, family, friends, and complete strangers the cause of the problems we often cause ourselves. Pointing fingers will only cause trouble and turmoil. God created us to take accountability for our own sins and actions. It is important we understand this. We all make mistakes, that is a fact of life. We can correct and learn from our problems much easier when we are accountable. Remember no problem or bad situation we cause is too difficult for God, call on him for help and you will receive it.
Being Accountable

A Little Patience Goes A Long Way

These days we live in a world where many people do not possess patience. With the increasing modern conveniences, everyone expects instant results and gratification. People must understand that everything that happens in life happens for a reason and in God's time. Just about everything in life takes time to build and develop, such as relationships, careers, and financial stability. Rome did not become a powerful empire in one day. Sometimes God puts us in difficult situations, for a time, to test our faith and patience. So be patient with others, yourself, and God and you will always encounter the results you desire.
A Little Patience Goes A Long Way

Living With Past Regrets

It is not healthy to live with regret for things done in the past. Many people can become depressed and turn to temporary solutions such as alcohol and other drugs. How about turning to God for assistance. Living with past regrets will only stall your present and future earthly and spiritual growth. The fact is, you cannot change what you have done, you can only change what you will do. Regrets are life lessons learned to not be repeated. Your life will be so much prosperous once you learn to just let go and move on.
Living With Past Regrets

Choices To Make

One of the biggest lies in life is when someone says, "I didn't have a choice." If something is not going how you want it, do something about it. You have the choice to fix it. Everyone always has a choice to make, we can only hope it's the right one. God didn't create humans as mindless robots to do everything the same systematic way. He has given us the free will to make our own choices. There are beneficial choices and there are foolish choices. Not all choices are equal, some choices have a greater impact than others. Ultimately, you choose your life and how you live it, where will you end up?
Choices To Make

Realizing Sin

We as humans are sinners, I sin, you sin, we all sin. We are all identical when it comes to our sinful nature. There are no different grades of sin, all sins are equal in the eyes of God. Do not be delusional in thinking you can live your life without sin. If everyone could do this we would all be Gods and that is not the case. The idea is to limit your sin by trying your best to follow God's footsteps. The first step to battling sin is understanding it and knowing the consequences. Every action we make has a positive or negative outcome, it is you who decides.
Realizing Sin

Time Well Spent

Time is something just about everybody wishes they could get back. People are constantly wanting to rewind or fast forward their lives to a certain memory or moment. God has given us one life here on Earth and it is important that we enjoy and make the best of it. Everyone was created with a purpose for their lifetime. Do the things that you want, in the time that you have, but make sure they are worth it. Do what you never dared to do, go to college, get married, start a family, because we are never guaranteed another day.
Time Well Spent