People do not fail when life is too hard, they have already rotted away when things are easy. The difficulties of the world and the current statuses are just the things that trigger the distraction. Difficulty is the pressure that is put on us which will test us. If we have not prepared in the […]
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In order to endure there has to be something pulling and distracting from something. Deep endurance does not happen without the opposite of the goal pulling in a different direction. Distractions are everywhere. Distractions are the root cause of failure. Distractions need to me fought against through behaviors, mindsets, and ultimately endurance. Living with strength
Life today is full of things to do. Life is full of things to believe in. Life is full of things that distract. Distractions are all over our lives. They infect, they fool, and they cause chaos. Building a life that can deal with the chaos of the world is like moving bricks and building
Before digital cameras were created and cameras were installed in phones people had an understanding focal length. Photographers knew what focal length was and how to use it. The knowledge they have drastically effects the type of picture being taken; what is seen and how much is seen. In short, in photography, focal length is
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When is the last time you cut something? Paper, grass, wood, rope, fabric, or food? How did you go about that? What tool did you use? What’s the difference between using a dull knife and a sharp one? What is the difference between using a dull tool and one that is sharp and honed? A
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In a new year, goals, desires, and change is focused on by many. What individuals need most is not a change in behavior but a change in mindset and foundation of their belief system. What is the basis of change and sustainability is Truth.
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Understanding is critical for functioning. In times of panic, stress, and difficulty solutions can be quickly developed. Quotes are usually looked to for answers. Quick, witty, and snap statements are looked at as insightful. Statements are evaluated based on feel and rationalization for ones opinion. Selfishness usually takes over. As the world gains access to
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History shows the failures, successes, and illuminates the mentalities of humanity. At many levels humanity is very simple. Even at the complex levels and the levels of highest competition, simplicity is king. Under pressure, the human mind panics unless there is a filtering out of distractions and only the key elements of a situation are
Understanding History: The opportunity to enter into the process of Sanctification. Read More »
It has been said that the Gospel is “news”. It has also been said that the Gospel is in fact “Good News”. (D.A Carson) Why is the the news “Good”? What does the “Good News” do for humanity and creation? “The Jesus that people want is usually not the messiah that people need.” (Kolstad, C)
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Love is a word packed with purpose and function. While this is the case most have limited understanding of its depth, meaning, and application. Despite all of the knowledge, ability to communicate, and history to look back upon, humanity acts quite naive to its current situations. Quite often humanity doesn’t understand what truly impacts their
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