Articles of Encouragement

Secret Weapon of Lasting Success

Is it just me, or can anyone else relate to the life of Abraham Lincoln? This guy had issues. He had incredible hurdles and setbacks to overcome. He was an attorney, but not a really great one. He was often ridiculed by those closest to him about his life, his decisions, his failures, and his mistakes. When he chose to go into politics, he lost several elections in a row as a politician. He was an underdog to say the very least when it came to running for president.

Personal Development

Do Not Despise the Day of Small Beginnings

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I encourage all of you who are intent of making your life a success story to remember that it is not how much that you can get done in a day, but rather that you remain committed to getting it done no matter how long it takes.

Personal Development

The Problem is NOT the Problem

Character, Quotes, Sanctification, Success0 comment

The litmus test is pretty simple. How do you respond to “the problems” in your life? How you do reflects your maturity, character and integrity as an individual. There is just no getting around it. How you respond to the problems in your life will always expose your true nature to the world by how you handle problems or adversity in and around your life.

Stewardship

Dangerous Economic Future for Those with Student Loans

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According to USA Today, 22.7% of student loans are in default at present, with no sign of this number not continuing to rise in the future. This presents a very distinct potential dangerous economic future for those with student loans. I am a strong advocate for education and believe teachers should be among the highest paid of all professions, so please do not misunderstand what I am about to say about education and about being willing to pay for a good education. Proponents of higher education respond skeptically to the…

Culture Clash

A Closer Look at Poverty in America

Culture, Hunger, Poverty, Truth, Wealth0 comment

One day , the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered by American standards to be a very poor family living in the country. Upon their return from their trip the father asked his son, “How was the trip for you son?” The father was not expecting his son’s answer…

Marriage Parenting Relationships

Three Bouquets of Flowers

Daughters, Love, Romance0 comment

The man carried the three cards, three boxes of candy, and three bouquets of flowers up to the cashier to pay for them. As he carefully laid his merchandise down, the cashier rolled her eyes at him as she looked at his wedding band,

Parenting

Become a Hero to Your Children

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I want to encourage all of you who are fathers and all of you who aspire to be fathers. Fatherhood is a great calling and the future of an entire generation depends on the work that a father does in the life of their children as they grow up. There is an ancient Truth that has been proven to be very accurate concerning the power of words. It is this: “The power of life and death is in the tongue.” I believe with every bit of conviction as a father,…