Today as you rise, I want you to think of soaring higher than you have ever done before. Do not be afraid of the heights you are climbing, do not wonder if you can make it, and do not dare look down. If your wings can support your trip up, keep on flying, higher and higher,... Continue Reading →
PEARL #60: GOD WILL…
God will not lead you to a situation and leave you stranded, He keeps His word and will take you through it. If you lead yourself or if you find yourself in an undesirable place or situation that God did not ordain, and then you call on His Name, He will see you through it,... Continue Reading →
PEARLS AROUND THE WORLD
PEARLS AROUND THE WORLD.
PEARL # 59: SUICIDE STATS
In the USA suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds. In 2009 36,547 Americans committed suicide. Every year approximately 1 million Americans attempt suicide. Pause. Think. Care. Reach out to someone. Get connected. Mah Mekolle (pic from softicons.com)
PEARL # 58: CAUTION
Don't bite the hand that feeds you, it doesn't matter the condition of the hand, if it feeds you somehow, be cautious in your treatment of it. How many times have we stormed out of a situation, location, relationship, thinking we are never going to need them again? Then sooner than later we find ourselves... Continue Reading →
PEARL #57: DON’T STOP, DON’T QUIT
Don't stop and don't quit. You may slow down some days things may go faster other days, but as long as you are moving forward, don't stop and don't quit. Life never said things will be easy, your ambitions never promised you a wide easy path, so why fall down in defeat when the sun... Continue Reading →
World-Proof the Child
Great advice
Protecting our children is one of the primary jobs of parenthood, and the list of dangers seems to be growing exponentially.
- There is BPA in your bottled water and hormones in your meat.
- There are predators on the Internet and cyber-bullies on social media.
- There are addictive drugs and addictive video games.
- There are terrorists hijacking our planes and the TSA hijacking our dignity.
It makes you long for the days when seesaws and merry-go-rounds were still allowed on playgrounds.
The fact is that new dangers are popping up every day, and it is impossible for even the most vigilant parents to keep up with them all.
That doesn’t mean you can’t protect your children. It just means that doing so will become increasingly complex and require some added intentionality.
There are three general principles that can help guide the process:
- SET THE EXAMPLE.
A culture of safety — whether…
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PEARL #56: BE COURAGEOUS
Courage, the ability to face our fears, the bravery and dauntless nature of spirit to forge through pain, obstacles and new territory. Be courageous through the conquering of fears to pursue our goals or maintain our beliefs. Be brave and achieve your goals Mah Mekolle
PEARL # 55: TAKE ACTION, JUST DO IT
At some point you can not just keep thinking about it, you have to do it. You made it through the stage of thinkers, you made it from just going along with life, routine, to thinking about making a difference in your life. Now it is time to act. Figure out the tools you need... Continue Reading →
PEARL #54: DREAMS ARE GIFTS
Do you sometimes fear your dreams, get intimidated or wonder how in the world you can achieve the magnitude of what you dream? It is simple really, start by allowing yourself to dream, for dreams are gifts. Gifts come with provision, you just need to ask the right questions, get the right answers then open... Continue Reading →
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