It Is What It Is

Greetings to all on this Monday, December 30, 2024, as we prepare to start a new year in a few days. Today I thought it might be appropriate to ask you to look back and reflect on how things turned out for you in 2024. Many of us have heard the phrase “It is what it is” either in conversation or when we accept what has happened. I’m reminded that “It is what it is” when situations in my life appear that I have no control over.  I don’t know...

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Climbing the Ladder of Success

What statements have you made today about how successful you are in life? Better yet what steps are you taking each day towards success? Arnold Schwarzenegger said, “You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.” With that said, every day you and I make conscious decisions about what we want or don’t want in life. First and foremost, I trust that all had a great Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday depending on your faith. As...

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Masters

Every year around this time of year thousands of people descend on Augusta Georgia to attend the Masters Tournament. The 2025 Masters Tournament is the first of four annual majors on the PGA Tour at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. It’s all about being able to wear the iconic green jacket. Today, I’m thinking about all the things that I have yet to master in my life. I don’t need the iconic green jacket; however, self-improvement is always...

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Never Judge

Today, where is your mind going as you interact with various people you encounter? I know that sometimes what I’m thinking doesn’t match up when I see the result later down the road. A prime example was when I was in the post office this past week. While standing in line I was observing and listening to the conversation of an elderly woman and the postal attendant as he was assisting her. In describing this elderly woman, I have a vivid image while...

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Weight Bearing

Many of us have probably heard the phrase, God will never give us more than we can handle. When I thought about it, I wanted to know a little more based on all the recent events in my life. The Meaning Of 1 Corinthians 10:13 (God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle) I’m also sure that many of us have at some point in our lives or will experience limited use of our limbs such as our hands, hips, and feet. Having experienced the feelings of...

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