What is in your glass? Is it half-full or half-empty? A half-empty glass will not allow you to reach your goals. Researchers have shown that when it comes to your goals, you only reach what you can see or what you can clearly imagine. It does not matter if your goals are large or small. If your brain can’t ‘see it,’ you probably won’t get it. The glass is a metaphor for what we actually believe or what we can imagine. Our brains will work hardest at helping us obtain those things that you can most clearly imagine, if your glass Read More
Category: Words that Inspire
Words can either give life or take life. Find inspiration from studying God’s word
Faith Comes By Hearing the Word
Mix the Word with Faith. ~Hebrews 4:2~
Friday Fun Facts: Total Eclipse Crossroads
Total solar eclipses do not happen often, but did you know that the city of Carbondale, Illinois, is beloved as the Total Eclipse Crossroads of America? Carbondale is the largest city (around 25,000 in population) within the ‘X’, where the 2017 and 2024 solar eclipses cross paths. The geographic center is a small village just south of Carbondale, known as Makanda. During the total solar eclipse, on Monday, April 8th, Carbondale will see four minutes and nine seconds of totality — which is double what occurred on August 21, 2017. Check out the map below. ‘X’ marks the spot. Regardless Read More
Easter Dinner: Top Five Choices
The traditional Easter dinner can vary significantly depending on cultural, regional, and personal preferences. However, there are some common dishes and foods associated with Easter celebrations in various parts of the world. Here are the top five. What are you having for Easter dinner? Roast Lamb is a common feature on Easter tables in many cultures. This tradition stems from the symbolism of the lamb as a representation of Jesus Christ, often referred to as the “Lamb of God” in Christian theology. Lamb is not a favorite of mine. We are having ham and turkey. Ham is a popular Easter Read More
Strategically Placed: Resurrected Dreams
God strategically moves and guides us into the correct position. If we study the Word, we find many women whom God strategically placed within their assignment and purpose. Hagar (Genesis 16) was strategically placed to meet God (El Roi) at the well and direct the formation of a nation; Esther was strategically placed in the palace (Esther 7) to save her people from annihilation; Rahab was strategically placed to save the spies as well as her entire household (Joshua 6); Jael (Judges 4,5) was strategically placed to eliminate an enemy, and Ruth (Ruth 4) was strategically placed to give birth to Read More
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