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I’ve Never Done This Before

February 4, 2013 — 30 Comments

I’ve never done this before are words we utter far too often. We feed ourselves the lie that we can’t accomplish something because we’ve never attempted it before.

We put dreams on hold. We stop challenging ourselves. We begin living complacent lives.

All because of 5 words we’ve given power over our lives.

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The Lie

When we begin telling ourselves we’ve never done something before, it begins to limit our potential. The lie tells us we’re inexperienced. Not needed. Or it’s too dangerous for us.  Read more...

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What Are Setbacks Good For?

January 16, 2013 — 17 Comments

Life throws all sorts of craziness at us. Job losses. Relationship challenges. Devastating health issues.

Our lives are full of events that can set us back.

But I want to challenge you today to look at setbacks in a new light. One that will encourage you and help you move forward.

Setbacks

Setbacks are tough. They challenge us and change our lives. Sometimes they’re overwhelming.

Grieve your setbacks. You have to come to terms with your situation when a setback comes your way.

Name it. Say it. Begin to change it.  Read more...

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Two Sides Of The Same Coin – Fear and Faith

October 22, 2012 — 20 Comments

There’s two sides to every coin. And yet it’s the same coin.

Whether it’s face up or tails up. The coin doesn’t change.

Fear and faith work in the same way.

Fear is one side of the coin. Faith is the other.

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You’re probably asking yourself “What’s Joseph talking about? Fear and faith are similar? He’s lost his mind!”

Hear me out though. They’re really similar. Just different sides of the same coin.

Fear is the feeling something bad will happen. In the future.

Faith is something good will happen. In the future.  Read more...

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Book Trailer For Unstoppable By Nick Vujicic

September 22, 2012 — 18 Comments

We often over-exaggerate our struggles and difficulties. Creating mountains out of molehills.

Nick Vujicic has had to overcome more than most of us ever will have. He was born without limbs. Yet he lives an extraordinary life.

I’d like to share with you the trailer for his latest book, Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith In Action (affiliate link), and the first chapter. I hope it touches your life like it has mine.

Unstoppable by Nick Vujicic (Chapter 1 Excerpt)

Question: What’s been your greatest struggle? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Using Obstacles To Become Great

August 6, 2012 — 25 Comments

There are days I stumble through life, cursing the obstacles I face. The truck not starting, trouble fixing a computer, or a struggling friendship.

They seem like they’re an obstacle in my way that I could do without.

I’m learning instead of seeing these situations as trouble, I need to use these obstacles to become great. And so do you.

Michael Phelps recently made history by winning the most medals in the Olympics. He, as of 2012, is the most decorated Olympian in history.  Read more...

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