Deuteronomy 32:11~ Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that hovers over its young, so the Lord spread out his wings and took him, he lifted him up on his pinions. Unexpected events that derail your plan and peace are inevitable in life.  Trust God has allowed it and has already prepared to use it in your life for deepening you, increasing you and/or moving you in a new direction.  It can be jarring and unsettling and the disturbance will likely cause you some grief as with change, there is always a loss of some kind.  Process it and plan to sit before the Lord to hear next steps. My latest, unexpected event ~ major surgery for my dog, made...

At twenty something and even thirty something, it’s easy to think you have all the time in the world to accomplish your goals.  But death looms.  Being careless with what you eat and drink and engaging in destructive or predatory behaviors along with dysfunctional mindsets and relationships will reap consequences despite the lie coming to your mind that somehow you are immune from those consequences.  Down the road they do show up, though at the time it may seem you are escaping them.  We do reap what we sow.  What you plant will grow. It is easy to fritter away valuable time on social media, dinking around with your cell phone, sitting brainwashed and numbed by hours of TV or...

As January 2018 comes to a close, remember:  Choose your dreams by your heart, not by your reality. As you move toward your dreams, things will happen.  God will light the path, step by step.  Going after your dream, your vision and fulfilling your destiny will require you walk in faith as your reality may scream, “It’s impossible!”  We can all find a myriad of reasons and rationale why we shouldn’t take the risk.  Our fallen bent is toward safety, security and well, just plain ‘ol laziness at times, making no effort other than to just get by ~ mediocrity.  It takes daily discipline to go against this bent and it requires spiritual help and determination along with perseverance through...

A mentor is a person with more experience and knowledge who is willing to help you learn the ropes and the tricks of the trade of the business or enterprise to which you aspire.  They help you develop the character, ethics and acumen you need, can be a mirror to you, can help you pinpoint your passions, and uncover your strengths. Search out and study those people who are where you want to go and doing what you want to do.  We have access to a tremendous amount of powerful teachers, motivational speakers and coaches online and in books to help with our mentoring.  Get started watching some Youtube videos.  Read blogs and other educational sites.  Check out the websites...

Understand that our destiny and our development sometimes only come through dead ends, dark valleys and things that die.  The ability to spiritually sense His direction, His strategy, His warning, and to discern evil, derailing situations and people comes from developing that spiritual sensitivity ~ spiritual sight.  As I’ve tried to make clear through previous posts, there are dark spiritual powers of evil that masquerade as light and truth.  They are counterfeit.  If they encourage you in immoral living, mediocrity, promote self-centered living, ingratitude and move you away from the Lord, God, run! Life brings challenges and interesting situations and people.  Spiritual sight is critical to avoid pits and snares that will derail you or harm you, and to light...

Do not be surprised when obstructions, attack, opposition and delays through various means and people seem to crop up shortly after you have decided to pursue your dreams, have written your goals, and have taken steps to move forward in these. I had attained a very satisfying measure of rising to new levels in the past and due to situations and people’s choices beyond my control, I was set back at the bottom in 2010.  I have risen much higher since then but still have quite a ways to go as also I have struggled with a chronic health condition for decades.  Point being, I empathize with your struggles in starting out and gaining traction, but having been at a...

Biblically, the number 8 is associated with new beginnings.  The number seven is associated with the Lord, God, and also with release.  Perhaps you have been called to release things, disappointments or people in 2017.  The word release is clearly taught in the concepts of “forgiveness” in the Bible. When it comes to people and their offensive or injurious treatments, process it, keep healthy boundaries, including consequences if needed, and release them.  You do not want to be bound emotionally or spiritually.  You are not required to be in a relationship with unrepentant, persistent abusers. Begin to speak His favor and blessing over your life.  Speak of the new beginnings you would like to see in 2018.  What would you like...

This is your time to run!  Take every opportunity to grow and develop yourself.  You have a real opportunity to make a difference in this critical time in our history. This is the time to examine yourself and pin down some talents and gifts you want to explore.  Take some classes, do some online research.  This is not the time to fritter away your vital energy and mental clarity on partying and pointless time wasting activities and people.  This is a great time to start spending some time listening to great motivational speakers and quality teachers that speak life, future, and hope despite whatever is or is not happening in the world.  President Trump’s changes bring hope to our...