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Is There Life After Adversity?
Do you ever wonder why some people recover from hardship better than others?
I do. I'm fascinated by people who overcame adversity and moved...
Death, Taxes and Adversity
It is said that two things in life are certain: death and taxes. Well, I’m going to add one more: adversity. We are either in the middle of a difficult...
My Cancer Diagnosis
When my oncologist explained my breast cancer diagnosis to me, my eyes glazed over from the medical terms and the chemo treatment information. Then I heard, "Laura, your...
How Do You Stay Motivated To Reach Your Goals?
I am highly motivated on Mondays. In fact I call it Motivational Monday or Magical Monday because anything can happen. On Motivational Monday, I can...
Why We're Called The Giggle Twins
Growing up, my twin sister Lucy and I were always asked if we could read each others mind. People thought we could because we could give the other a look or say a...
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,...
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....