Video Blog: From the Next to the Now #EverydayJesus

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Yep. It’s true. I am Type-A to a T.

I plan. I dream. I achieve. I like details.

And sometimes, I get a bit ahead of myself.

All too often, I find myself in the next more than the now. [Read more…]

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Go for the Goal

Goal AWN

It comes around every 365 days.

We gather up the remnants of the Christmas decorations and pray that all of the stuff fits back in the box. We reflect. We hope. We dream about all things new. Specifically, the New Year.

Many people make resolutions to ring in the New Year. Personally, resolutions don’t do much for me because they just seem so… Disposal. Thirty-three seconds after I make a resolution, my resolve fails and instead of hitting the treadmill at the gym, I am raiding the cabinets looking for a treat.

Due to my achieving nature, I like to speak a language that I embrace, which is why I forego the stereotypically short-lived resolutions. I set goals.   [Read more…]

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Proper Planning Prevents…

Proper Planning PreventsPlanning is a beautiful thing. I learned this many years ago.

It makes life less stressful, brings joy and organization and equips us to be on our “A” game.

And then I married into the military, where plans typically seem “tentative” at best and some days last a max of 33 seconds before they change again.

Not going to lie… This sometimes drives me bonkers. And makes me a little bit twitchy.

We have probably all heard the saying “Proper Planning Prevents Potentially Poor Performance.” (And yes, I changed the 4th “P” word to make it a bit more blog appropriate. But you get my drift.) [Read more…]

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Good “Time-ing”

“Time flies when you’re having fun.” 

“Time is money.” 

“About time!” 

“Time’s a-wastin!”

How many times a day (pun intended) do you mention or think about time? Most of us are on a schedule. And many say there there isn’t enough “time” in each day to get things done. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the lack of time in your life, this one’s for you. Don’t let your schedule own you. YOU have the chance to own it! And believe it or not, God will help you with this.  [Read more…]

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