Tim Kizziar once said, “Our greatest fear…should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.” Is there anything worse than giving something all you’ve got when, in the end, it amounts to nothing? Determining where to invest your time and energy can be tough. Be sure to limit the time you spend on things in life that don’t really matter in the end…things like the pursuit of...
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An elephant never forgets. When they are too small to escape, we train elephants in captivity by shackling their ankles and staking them down. They try and try to tug away from their bonds; but they eventually learn they can't get loose. That’s when their “elephant memory” takes over. For the rest of their lives they remember that they can't get away. In the same way, when someone makes a careless or...
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Author Andy Stanley says when it comes to making decisions you shouldn’t ask “What’s the right thing for me to do?” but “What’s the wise thing for me to do?” There are three filters you need to consider as you ask this question: Is this wise in light of your past experiences, your present circumstances, and your future hopes and dreams? Good decision-making is more than simply choosing between right and wrong, or...
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Losing a job. . . marriage problems . . . health issues. Experiencing hardship in your life is like driving on a dark, winding mountain road. You can’t see what’s around the next curve. You’re scared and confused. But, when the darkness finally turns to light, and the winding road becomes straight, you may look back and see some good in the journey. So, the next time you experience hardship, try to focus on...
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Yesterday, we talked about the dangers of following your heart. Today I’ll tell you 4 ways to lead it. First, check your heart. What do you value most? Where do you invest your time a nd money? Second, guard your heart. When something unhealthy threatens your heart, guard it against temptation. Third, set your heart. Set your thoughts on the important things in life—faith, family and friends. Fourth,...
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Update: Moms, please note that you don't have to opt-in to the Espresso Minute to receive Operation Summer. We apologize for the inaccurate information in Wednesday's Family Minute and want you to know that you can easily access Operation Summer Lovin' 2013 resources and sign up to receive email updates here.
Just for today, tell your kids: I’ll forget about my to-do list and take you to the park. I will silence...
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Today is the first day of summer, and it marks a wonderful time of the year for your child. Years from now they will look back on the long days of this season to reminisce and remember. How can you make this a summer they’ll never forget? Your first step should be to take a stroll down your own summertime memory lane. Try the things you did as a child that still make you smile today. A day of swimming. An...
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