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10 Ways to Live in the Moment

It’s all too easy to rush through life. It’s all too easy to become busy and stressed and rushed. This means we often miss out on what’s right in front of us.

But not anymore. Because today, we’re sharing 10 simple ways for you to make the most of your time and live in the moment! Check them out below:

1. Make a list of what you’re thankful for.
2. Tell your family you love them.
3. Listen to your favorite song.
4. Go for a walk with your spouse.
5. Read a book.
6. Find a quiet place to pray.
7. Play in the yard with your kids.
8. Take a deep breath.
9. Watch the stars come out.
10. Spend more time doing what you love.

What are some other ways to live in the moment? Share your ideas in a comment below!

Top 5 Bible Verses on Obedience

Most of us don’t like rules. We don’t like being told what to do or when to do it or even how to do it. We like to be independent and make our own decisions. Why? Because we tend to believe that we know what’s best.

But want to know a little secret? Oftentimes, we have NO IDEA what the best decision is. And we end up making mistake after mistake after mistake. That’s why God gives us truth and that’s why He convicts us to follow His word.

So today, we want to share some of our favorite bible verses on obedience. Check them out below!

1. “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22
2. “Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching.'” John 14:23
3. “The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” 1 John 2:17
4. “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24
5. “Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.” Proverbs 10:17

What other verses encourage you to be obedient? Share your favorites in a comment below!

Why Your Friends Matter

What do you want your tomorrow to look like?

Maybe you dream of becoming the president of a successful business. Maybe you dream of traveling the world. Maybe you even dream of working with underprivileged people and changing their lives.

We all have dreams and aspirations and goals for our lives. But not all of us are making wise decisions now that will contribute to those dreams and aspirations and goals.

One of the biggest ways to predict your future is to take a look at your peers. Who do you surround yourself with? Are you spending time with people who encourage you or dismiss you? Because whether we realize it or not, the voices that we listen to are the voices that affect us most.

Hebrews 12:1-3 says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” God designed us to live in community and to be encouraged by the relationships we have. He meant for our family and friends to be witnesses in our lives, helping us run the race set out before us.

So dream big, and surround yourself with people who will never stop believing in you!

God’s Good Gifts

We all work hard.

Whether it’s running an office, taking care of a family, or coaching a team, we all spend our days working hard and trying to do things with excellence.

So when something good happens, it’s natural for us to see it as a result of our hard work. Maybe your team makes it to the championship, and you can’t help but think that it’s because of the new drills that you created and brought to the table. And so you get caught up in your skills and abilities, unable to see the bigger picture…unable to see God’s hand in the situation.

But James 1:17 says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” Not just some gifts. Not just most gifts. ALL gifts are from the Father. He is the one who has given us minds to think and dream, bodies to say and do. So in that way, every blessing is a result of God’s goodness, not our own work.

What are some of the good gifts God has given to you? We’d love for you to share them in a comment below.

What it Takes to Be a Great Leader

There are many challenges that come with being a leader. One of those challenges is finding the middle ground between being too arrogant and too passive.

The Problem

Some leaders we know tend to lean toward arrogance. They become so confident and good at leading (or at least think they’re good at leading), that they begin to think too highly of themselves. This often causes them to become condescending in their attitude, short-tempered in their replies, and difficult to be around.

Other leaders we know tend to lead towards passivity. They work so hard to please the people they’re leading that they lose their morals and values. They stop leading with conviction and start leading with concern. They begin to put the opinions of others over the opinion of God.

The Solution

So how can we find the middle ground and avoid being arrogant or passive? With confidence from God. Confidently leading others begins with praying for them, investing in them, and doing everything we can to love them well. 

The Next Step

We encourage you to take some time this week to pray for the people you’re leading. This is sure to be a great first step to becoming a confident leader who is honoring to God!

Integrity: An Essential Building Block for Success

We all want to achieve success.

But it’s easy to caught up the wrong things on path to success. We have our eyes set the prize when suddenly are tempted by things of world. We begin to chase approval, money, and recognition.

So what is most important building block to success?

Coach Dungy believes that at the end of the day, INTEGRITY is most essential.

Because when we uphold integrity, we are honest, trustworthy, and dependable. And success comes to who work hard this way.

Be encouraged to walk in integrity this week and let us know how it goes by commenting below!

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The Value of the Valleys

Life is full of mountaintops and valleys.

We reach the mountaintops when we find the love of our life, when we have our first child, when we land our first job, when we buy our first house, and when we find a best friend.

But then there are the valleys. The times when you and your spouse lose trust in one another, the times when your kids rebel against you, the times when you realize you’re unhappy in your career, the times when your house floods and you lose your things, the times when your friends get sick and aren’t sure they’ll make it.

1 Peter 1:7 says “…so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

In other words, God doesn’t let us walk through valleys just to experience pain. Instead, He takes us through hard times in order to refine our faith and grow our love for Him. He is able to take even our darkest moments and use them for good. How incredible!

We want to hear how God is working in your life. So comment below with your story!

Who Are You When No One’s Looking

It’s easy to put on a performance for the world.

We smile and say the right things and do the right things. We fool people into thinking that we have it all together, that we are good and perfect and right.

But what really matters is how we act when no one is watching.

Do you do things differently when your boss turns his back? When your wife leaves the room? When the kids are asleep?

1 John 3:18 says, “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” God is commanding us to act with integrity all the time. Not some of the time. Not most of the time. Not when you know people are watching. No, God wants us to do good ALL the time!

So take some time this morning to pray and ask God to point out the areas where you tend to be inauthentic. Ask Him to help you overcome those temptations and better point people to Him.

Created for Greatness

You weren’t created to shuffle through life. You weren’t created to drift through your days. You weren’t created to have a mundane routine day in and day out.

So what were you created for?

You were created for greatness.

Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

This is good news! It means that God has planned greatness for you from the very beginning. He wants you to live a life that glorifies Him…a life that is exciting, and meaningful, and leaves a legacy.

So take some time today to think through all the ways you can stop drifting and start living!

How to Parent as a Champion

Parenting is no walk in the park.

It’s full of ups and downs, highs and lows, good days and bad days.

And while the questions surrounding how to parent best are endless, today we’re going to talk through Coach Dungy’s advice on parenting well.

1. Parent in a way that champions values. First, it’s important that you set clear values for your family. Teach your children what’s most important in life: faith and family. Let your children know that they must always keep these two things first and foremost in their lives.
2. Parent in a way that models character. And next, be sure to be a model of strong character for your kids. You may not realize it, but your children are always always watching you. So act in a way that shows them how to be honest, how to be kind, and how to uphold integrity. Because you will always be their biggest influence.

What are some other parenting tips? We’d love for you to share them in a comment below.