“There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness and generosity.” ~Nathaniel Branden How is your self-esteem these days? The less “at-war” you are with those around you, the higher your self-esteem, because how you treat others is a direct reflection…
Real Confidence
Confidence, like art, never comes from having all the answers; it comes from being open to all questions.” ~Earl Gray Steven Good Stuff. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 2 Corinthians 3:5, “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,” (ESV)
Experience
“Experience is not what happens to you, it is what you do with what happens to you.” ~JJM P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Romans 5:3, “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance.” (ESV)
The Present is all that Matters
“That is the simple secret of happiness. Whatever you are doing, don’t let past move your mind; don’t let future disturb you. Because the past is no more, and the future is not yet. To live in the memories, to live in the imagination, is to live in the non-existential. And when you are living…
Listening
“God calls and you do not hear, for you are pre-occupied with your own voice.” ~A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles was published in 1976. You have to believe if it was published today, the quote above would read: God calls and you do not hear, for you are pre-occupied with social and…
Gifted
Everyone has a gift.  Some never open them. Some just never open their packages. …and that is sad. Have you opened your gift-packages? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com James 1:17, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” …
Toil and Reward
“The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.” ~John Ruskin What are you becoming through your toil? Are you making your creator proud? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Proverbs 21:5, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only…
HELP OTHERS
“The way to feel better about our own situation is to improve someone else’s circumstances.” ~Ezra Taft Benson So true. Whose circumstance is God calling you to improve? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Philippians 2:4, “not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (NIV)
Wild Expectations
“Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins with some wild expectations.” ~Ralph Charell Good stuff… P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Him (Christ) who strengthens me.” BTW…The triathlon was a success…I’m still alive!
Happy Dad’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day! On this 2014 Father’s Day morning, I am “treating” myself to a Triathlon at beautiful Maummee Bay State Park on the shores of Lake Erie. The triathlon I am participating in today is a special one for me. First of all it is Father’s Day and next to being a husband, there…