How do you define success? The other day I was reading Genesis 39 and a verse about success jumped out at me. The Lord was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. (Genesis 39:23 NIV 1984) Out of context this verse…
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The One Key to a Successful Day
How do you define a successful day? By how much you get done? This is my to-do list for today: Clean bathrooms Dust furniture Do grocery shopping Finish this blog post Some days my to-do list is longer. Some days it is shorter. But on…
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When You Don’t Hear Any Applause and You Doubt Your Value
True confession time. I love applause. I suppose most of us want the approval of others. We want to be told we are doing a good job. We love it when people tell us we’ve made a difference in their lives. I don’t think there’s…
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When You Feel Like a Failure
I often feel like a failure. And my inadequacy and errors make me want to give up. But when I look back on life, I see that what looked like failure, also had a positive impact on my life. One summer my friends and I…
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How to Avoid a Fall
In sixth grade I had a spectacular fall because of a bit of pride. The school I attended was part of a large church. During the school year each class took turns singing for the church services. Well, in sixth grade our entire class was…