Who Me Brave? Guest Post by Janet Thompson What do you think of when you hear the word brave? We might all define bravery in different terms, but I think we can agree it takes courage to be brave. I heard Bill Carter, a former Secret Service Agent on a…
Many faithful churchgoers encourage us to face hard times by saying, "Jesus has your back." We call on the Lord from those crisis moments, admitting we cannot cope alone. We recognize our need for divine intervention when things get tough. When our efforts to get through the struggle have fallen…
This week celebrates the remarkable life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Decades ago, the visionary reverend shared his hope and values with a tragically fractured culture. He stood out among civil rights leaders as an icon of peace who unified the diverse crowds who supported him. Reverend…
As we turn the calendar page to enter the Christmas season, many of us search for stories to help us embark upon the holidays in meaningful ways. Others may seek beautifully crafted tales set in beautiful settings into which we may escape and enjoy a delightful read. I've found a literary…
Given up on goals? Did you set resolutions or goals at the dawn of the year? If you forgot those New Year's ideals months ago, you're not alone. In fact, you share this experience with an overwhelming majority of the world, according to statistics. Tried the gimmicks? Many folks try all…
Our current blog journey seeks how to Live with Brilliant Balance. The race for success ends in a fatal crash when we neglect holistic maintenance along the way. Fulfillment of our true potential requires us to prioritize more than the position we aspire to reach. A certain companion shadows every life-traveler.…
We long for brilliant lives. For true success and intrinsic meaning. We sigh in admiration at Olympians, entrepreneurs, acclaimed artists of various disciplines. Some of these cultural kings inspire billions with an impact which continues to resonate long after they've gone. Yet success crushes many of our world's most famous icons.…
Did you set professional goals for the coming year? If you begin to doubt them, perhaps the goals could use a slight tweak here or there. Try adding the following elements to optimize your objectives for success: Think bigger. If you don't have to stretch past your comfort zone, you won't…
As crises and horrors abound in today's news reports, tensions have escalated to record highs. The world trends are barreling past stress toward hysteria, and we must choose whether to join the craziness or become part of the solution. We can stand against the tide by adopting grace as our modus…
Author and fellow Word Weaver Kristen Hogrefe gives us a glimpse into her new YA novel, The Revisionary, releasing this June. The novel is the first in a new trilogy published by Write Integrity Press called The Rogues where future and past civilizations collide in a futuristic, dystopian setting. …