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Strength…

Pain is the gateway to strength…

The Resilience Breakthrough Podcast

I had the privilege of being a guest on “The Resilience Breakthrough Podcast “ hosted by Christian Moore and Dave Biesinger. This was a fun, lively and impactful conversation. We address a lot of societal and cultural issues of today. Our open dialogue will move you and, hopefully, allow you to see the world through a new prism. Click on the link to listen:

Eye Contact…

Looking others in the eye when you are speaking with them is important. It is a sign that you believe they are important.

The Power Within…

In my book, “Killing My Father Then Finding Him,” I wrote about the power of forgiveness. True forgiveness frees you from anger, bitterness and resentment. It takes time and it takes courage to forgive. It takes those same qualities to face your fears. You have the power within yourself to accomplish anything you want to. All it takes is one brave step…

They Got It Right…

Have you ever noticed the overarching theme the writers, musicians and poets share? They create their magic from the feeling of love. There’s pain and heartache, and there are happy endings and elation. They got it way before the rest of us. They got it right…

Sports and Politics…

I love to watch great athletes compete, and I bet you do, too. The past few years, politics has found it’s way into our athletic events, which turns a lot of people off. I will always stand up when my National Anthem is played. I do this for many reasons, and one of those reasons is to honor the blood that was spilled so someone has the privilege to kneel if they so choose. Freedom reigns…

Lacking Confidence?

Everyone has doubted themselves at some point. Our self-esteem doesn’t come from others. Here’s some perspective…

No Offense…

When did we become so sensitive and get our feelings hurt over any little thing? We live in a broken world. Sometimes life is hard. You gotta have inner strength and resolve to make it. One way to build it is to focus on bigger issues than whether or not you’re being treated “fairly” or if someone is being politically correct. The world needs strong leadership…

Why Try?

Have you ever wanted to try something new and different, but fear held you back? You know in your heart that it’s right and noble, but you can’t quite get the courage to try. If you face the unknown, step out in faith and give it everything you have in you, you just might succeed. Why try? Why not?

False Advertising…

Have you ever doubted yourself? Perhaps a parent, sibling, boss or spouse told you that you weren’t good enough. Nothing could be further from the truth. God, our Creator, made you exactly how He wanted you. God doesn’t make junk, nor does He make mistakes. Believe Him, not flawed people…