Being a Positive Influence in Others Lives

Being a Positive Influence in Others Lives

As a parent, I believe that one of the most important jobs in your kid's lives is to be a positive influence.  Children see how their parents act and replicate the behavior.  It is amazing just to people watch.  When you see kids misbehaving, it is often a result of...
Things Always Happen for a Reason

Things Always Happen for a Reason

I had a conversation with my daughter today about things always happen for a reason.   Everything in life happens because God made it happen or because he allows it to happen.  So what does that mean for us?  I believe that things always happen for a reason because...
We Often Take Things for Granted

We Often Take Things for Granted

We take things for granted all of the time. Living the busy lives that we now live, it is often easy to overlook the simple things in life.  Sometimes we over look things like your health for example.  Do you ever feel like you take things for granted like your...
How do we Take Criticism From Others?

How do we Take Criticism From Others?

How do you take criticism from others?  Are you humble to accept others input or do become instantly defensive?  One thing is for sure, we all get criticized, and we all are guilty of criticizing others.  It is not easy being put on the spot by others.  Depending on...