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May 21, 2012

Teri — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:30:19 +0000

Considerate is showing kindly awareness or regard for another’s feelings, circumstances. Is this one of your character traits? How could you improve in this area with people you know and strangers? “Really big people are, above everything else, courteous, considerate and generous – not just to some people in some circumstances – but to everyone

May 20, 2012

Teri — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:30:22 +0000

When you feel that someone has wronged you, where do your initial thoughts go? Do you want to make sure they “pay” for what they’ve done? Do you create a plan to get them back? Who’s work is it to make sure that others get what they deserve? “He who seeks vengeance must dig two

May 19, 2012

Teri — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:30:30 +0000

No request or issue is too big or too small – it’s okay to ask God for anything. In fact, His desire is to be involved in all areas of our lives. Instead of rushing into relationships, commitments to people, tasks, and organizations – slow down and inquire. Ask God, Is this Your will? “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6

May 18, 2012

Teri — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:30:13 +0000

When we refuse to comply or dismiss what we know we are supposed to do, we are being disobedient. It could be a subtle act or something that only we know in our heart and mind. The reality is, it’s rebellion, defiance, misbehavior; sin. God takes disobedience very seriously, just as a parent does with

May 17, 2012

Teri — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:30:18 +0000

Don’t underestimate the power of a SMILE. When you’re out and about today interacting with others; smile. You never know how this simple gesture can impact the life of another. “If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own, because no one needs a smile as much as those

May 16, 2012

Teri — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:30:36 +0000

Reflect on the past 48 hours. What portion of your words spoken were uplifting, encouraging, and positive? What portion of your words were negative, gossip, or destructive? Pay attention to your words today. Look for opportunities to encourage and lift others up. “Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs.” – Pearl

May 15, 2012

Teri — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:30:24 +0000

It is never too late to start again. There is always an option for a new beginning. “No matter how far you have gone on the wrong road, turn back.” – Turkish Proverb

May 14, 2012

Teri — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:30:06 +0000

Each of us is uniquely equipped with amazing gifts and talents. We were created to explore, experience, and discover our purpose. We were not created to ‘play it safe’ – to do this, it may require us to step outside our comfortable zone, embark on a new journey, or take a risk. “A ship is

May 13, 2012

Teri — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:30:16 +0000

Go for it! Take action! Make the decision! Take the leap of faith and do what you know you need to do. You may be embarking on new territory, you may not feel “good enough”, or you just might have fear of what others might think. “Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it… that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear.” – Dale Carnegie

May 12, 2012

Teri — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:30:09 +0000

We cannot live a life completely pain free, it is inevitable. But, suffering is optional. Take responsibility, embrace the opportunity to walk through pain and experience freedom on the other side. “Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain” – William Faulkner <– If you were given the choice,