Positive Power

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Strong in Our Weakness

The above title is one of the most ironic, but true statements I have ever heard. I received an e-mail from pastor Charles Stanley and felt the need to share. If you are like me this is a constant struggle. I take my weaknesses as negative and allow them to hinder my personal growth. Instead I need... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

A Different Type of Apology

Are you someone who has a difficult time saying, "I'm sorry"? For me it's a matter of pride. It's not that I don't feel badly when I do something wrong or hurt someone. It's just that I hate myself for doing it, and saying I'm sorry just reminds me of my failure. Yes, I know it's a sad excuse. It's... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

I Locked My Keys in the Car

I wrote this a couple of years back. Due to the winter weather and being reminded of the theme of this message lately, I decided to re-submit it......... Yes, I admit it. My title is true. I was at work and it was snowing. The car was covered. Since snow here in Buffalo is not an unusual event, I... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Stress Free

Is it possible to be stress free? I was asked this question today, and it took some time for me to answer. I decided that it definitely is possible. For anyone thinking that it is impossible, I will ask this... How does stress appear in our lives to begin with. Does God put it there? Does it just... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Why Wait?

I am constantly hearing the voice of Christian singer Natalie Grant in my head lately....."so you want to change the world? What are you waiting for?" Yes, I want to impact my world positively. However, if you are like me you may have a tendency to hold back. Why do we wait, even though we are... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

It's How You See it

Is the glass half empty or half full? This is, of course, a common question. We consider those who see it half full as optimistic, while we label the "half empty" folks as not so optimistic. I'm discovering more that the way we look at things does make a difference. I read a great quote from Dr.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Knowing the Yes

Ok, you know things are going well when life lessons are being learned from the most minor situations. Here's an example.... I was talking with some students in the classroom when another student asked for a piece of paper. I didn't have any available, so I asked another student for a piece.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Envision Success

Where does success begin? The answer is simple. It begins in our minds. Isn't it true that all great accomplishments began as a thought in one's head? I am seeing more and more how important it is to see success in our minds, even though we may feel we are nowhere near it. We need to see our goals... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

A Frog in a Box

There was a song from the late 1980s from a Contemporary Christian artist named Larry Bryant with the above title. It was a catchy, humerous song about a city boy who found a frog and kept him in a box. As one who wasn't familiar with frogs he only knew to keep it in the box. One day one of his... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Make the Adjustment

I had a crazy dream last night. I dreamed that my wife offered me a night of peace by "allowing" me to leave the house and stay at a local hotel for a night. I accepted and went to a nice hotel in the area. I asked for a basic room. I planned on enjoying the time by just laying in bed and watching... Sign in to see full entry.

About this Blog

I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking. I believe that, by maintaining a positive outlook and relying on the power of God, there are no limits to the blessing that life will be for us and we can be for others.