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How Are Your People-Picking Skills?
Are you able to read people when you first meet them?
Do you get taken advantage of often? Why?
Do you find yourself attracted to charming extroverts even...
When Adversity Blindsides You
Have you ever found yourself going through life content and then all of a sudden you receive bad news which makes you feel like the rug of life has been pulled out...
Do You Struggle Trusting God In Difficult Times?
As Christians we are called to walk by faith not by sight. In Hebrews 11:6 (NIV), it says "And without faith it is impossible to please God,...
Do You Greet A New Day With A Smile Or A Grunt?
Since I moved in with my twin sister Lucy after my divorce, we have developed our morning routine of grunting at each other while pouring our coffee....
What Are Your Superpowers?
Do you know what your Superpowers are? You can have more than one. They are your strengths that give you confidence to push aside fear and tackle the obstacles in front...
Escaping Reality
Escaping reality is a quick and easy way of avoiding a problem or making difficult decisions that one doesn't want to deal with.
Escapism can also be a dependency on...
What If I Fail? But What If You Succeed!
Fear can be paralyzing. Fear of heights, fear of snakes, fear of public speaking, fear of the unknown, and especially fear of failure. These are just...
The Thrill of the Rollercoaster Ride
Remember your younger days at the amusement park and the thrill of standing in line waiting to ride the rollercoaster? You'd find yourself growing impatient...
The Gift Of Adversity
Adversity can cause your life to be turned upside down and never be the same. How you respond to this adversity can destroy your life or turn you into an overcomer....
Why Trust Is Important?
Trust is central to all types of relationships. It enables one to believe another person's actions. In other words, they say what they mean and mean what they say.
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What is a Survivor's Personality?
Characteristics of a survivor are the ability to dig deep down and find ways to cope during adversity and eventually find the gift that is left behind. Surviving...
Why Your Comfort Zone is so Comfortable
Growing up as an identical twin was fun. I had my best friend with me all the time, even when we started elementary school. I never had to go to a new place...