“When it comes to sticking to your resolutions, research has shown that 'action-oriented' resolutions have a better chance of being upheld than 'idea-oriented.' For example, a resolution to lose weight is really only an idea with nothing actionable to do. However, sticking with that goal in mind, you could make the resolution action-oriented by saying 'get up 30 minutes earlier every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and do a 20-minute workout at home before work.' Now you have an actionable path on how to achieve your goal.” MindIdeasHomeActionGoalLosesChancePathMinutesAchieveExampleResearchWeightGet UpResolutionWorkoutMondayFridayLose WeightWednesdayAchieving Your Goals Author:Brett Hoebel
“Rev it High. Rev it low. I'm strong, committed, and ready to go!” StrongReadyLowsCommitted Author:Brett Hoebel
“What daily healthy intake are you doing for your body? I personally like Shakeology.” BodyHealthyYour Body Author:Brett Hoebel
“But our highest objective should be that our children would repent from their sins, put their trust in Jesus Christ, and reflect the gospel to the world around them.” WorldShouldChildrenJesusChristSinHighestJesus ChristOur ChildrenObjectivesRepent Author:Carolyn Mahaney
“The woman who looks to God in the face of unkindness becomes more beautiful through suffering. Her face does not bear the lines of bitterness and a disturbed countenance. She displays a rare and remarkable beauty because she has learned to wait upon God. Her happiness is out of reach of those who have wronged her.” LooksDoeBeautifulFacesSufferingWaitingLinesBearsRemarkableBitternessDisplayDisturbedCountenanceWrongedUnkindness Author:Carolyn Mahaney
“Our conduct has a direct influence on how people think about the gospel. The world doesn't judge us by our theology; the world judges us by our behavior. People don't necessarily want to know what we believe about the Bible. They want to see if what we believe makes a difference in our lives. Our actions either bring glory to God or misrepresent His truth.” PeopleIfsThinkingKnowsWorldWantBelieveActionDifferencesOur LivesInfluenceJudgingBehaviorGloryDirectTheologyMaking A DifferenceOur ActionsGlory Of God Author:Carolyn Mahaney
“We are not beautiful because we fit the popular ideal of beauty, and we are not ugly or unattractive because we don’t measure up. Our beauty as human beings is not derived from ourselves. It comes from a beautiful God.” HumansBeautifulHuman BeingsFitIdealsUglyUnattractive Author:Carolyn Mahaney
“What freedom and hope is found in Christ! We don’t need to feel beautiful about ourselves to find happiness! In fact, we’re better off not even thinking about ourselves. Rather, God has offered us in Jesus Christ forgiveness, hope, freedom from sin and a joy that never ends.” ThinkingNeedsFeelsEndsFactsBeautifulJoyFoundJesusChristSinJesus ChristBetter OffFinding HappinessFeeling Beautiful Author:Carolyn Mahaney
“We need to repent of our sin for not loving our children. Spend some time in repentance and read God’s Word and reading books about motherhood. You may be depleted and need fresh vision and perspective in regards to your role as a mom. Find a way to be alone for a few hours and study God’s Word as your role as a mother. If you are not enjoying your children if you’re lacking joy as a mother may I appeal to you to take whatever measures necessary to change. Repent and find a mature woman who enjoys her role as a mother to encourage you and hold you accountable to this period of your life.” IfsWayNeedsMayChildrenBookJoyMotherReadingEnjoyHoursSinVisionRolesStudyPerspectiveMomPeriodsRegardOur ChildrenMotherhoodAppealsYour ChildrenRepentanceMatureReading BooksLackingRepent Author:Carolyn Mahaney
“How often have I been guilty of being the Holy Spirit in their lives? It is my job along with my husbands to impart truth but I can’t reveal truth only the Holy Spirit can. It is my job to point out sin and require obedience but I can’t bring conviction of sin – only the Holy Spirit can convict of sin. It is my job to share the gospel – but I can’t reveal the gospel to my children only the Holy Spirit can reveal the truth of the gospel.” ChildrenI CanJobsSpiritSinShareHolyHusbandConvictionGuiltyObedienceMy ChildrenHoly SpiritMy HusbandImpartConvicts Author:Carolyn Mahaney