Optimism / Pessimism

Regaining Your Joy

“Joy of the Lord” is really just a state of mind and a state of heart.

The Joy of the Lord is fixing your gaze, which determines your attitude and actions, on the eternal values that you’ll be living by forever, and cut yourself loose from the temporary setbacks.

The Joy of the Lord is your strength! (Nehemiah 8:10b)

Our Greatest Fear

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God! Your playing small does not serve the world.

Hope Eternal

Hope is the mechanism that keeps the human race tenaciously alive and dreaming, planning, building.

Hope is not the opposite of realism. It is the opposite of cynicism and despair. Hope is not a lie, but the truth itself.

Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. -Martin Luther

One at a Time

It is tempting to shift responsibility to those who have special expertise or are in positions of authority instead of doing our part.

It seems too complicated and overwhelming for us. But complexity and difficulty do not excuse us from our own individual efforts.

New Year, Fresh Start

The most important thing in your new year is your relationship with Me. Because with Me at your side, you’re guaranteed to make it through whatever this new year may hold. It’s been said that life on earth is a testing ground and a learning experience, and with Me as your guide and coach, you’re sure to be successful.  – Words from Jesus