The how, what, and when of a message is critical to its delivery, understanding, and intent. I recall hearing as a child, “sticks and stone may break your bones, but words will never hurt you.” While completely untrue, I think adults may have said that to teach young people how to cope with the hurt words can cause.
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I love history and understand that generally speaking, history is “his-story” and written by those in charge, or as recently noted, “history is written by the winners.”
While likely true, it doesn’t mean that things that happened didn’t happen; it just means the accounts may not be written or included whenever the story is told or retold. Possibly in an attempt to erase history, not have it not believed or otherwise have it unknown to generations that follow.
Blessings and favor stem from an existing relationship with God.
As we mature, we come to understand and become accountable for higher levels of responsibility. As toddlers, we have limited responsibilities but tend to learn quickly that being responsible has its rewards. In 1 Corinthians 13:11, Paul shares “When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.”
What does serve, service, and serving mean to you? Over the years, when I’ve had days where I felt sad or down, people have told me to give what I feel I’m lacking, i.e., give love, support, charity, etc. I…
While we witness the events unfolding all around us. It is somewhat surreal to think that MLK’s words on the “Other America” spoken some 52 years ago ring loudly to this day in the voice of protestors and those who have lost loved ones. So that you can appreciate what I am speaking about, here are the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
Enough is enough, is often used in reference to wanting something to stop because you can no longer accept or deal with it.
The law of attraction suggests that we can attract into our lives whatever we are focusing on.
Rebirth, new beginnings, reappearing, and flourishing after a decline.
The noise in our heads can sometimes be so loud its hard to understand what to do. In those moments it is important to silence the chatter so that you can hear and head.
Anyone who truly knows me knows that the writings of Jack Canfield have inspired me greatly. He has been a source of encouragement for me since the early Chicken Soup for the Soul books released in the late 90s to…
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There are many bible scriptures that instruct, teach, and command us to love. For example, 1 Peter 4:8 “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins,” Or Proverbs 10:12 “Hatred stirs up strife,…
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He put me in a place where I could meet him in the mountaintops and He could meet my struggles in the valley; where He could hug, heal, comfort, restore, renew and strengthen me with the sun’s rays.
For the most part, I have always worked hard and fully committed to whatever I set out to do.
A friend and fellow professor posted this image to her Facebook page. After taking it in, I asked if I could share it here. What do you see when you look and take in this image? What symbolism and meaning…
Silence, to some, may seem weak. Above all else, in the words of the philosopher, Lao Tsu, “Silence is a great source of strength” Sometimes the greatest strength is in our ability to be silent. The other thing as it…
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Therefore, [I will] “soar on wings like eagles; [I will] run and not grow weary, [I will] not grow weary, [I will] walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31.
Perseverance is about having the faith and fortitude to go beyond my comfort zone of what I can see), and venture out on prayer, possibility, opportunity and likely probability for what is out there for me. –Lynn F. Austin
Wake up Winning because you are a winner-you have the advantage over everything the moment you breathe-in life each day’ The Advantage God gives us the advantage every day we wake up. 2 Corinthians 2:11 says “lest Satan should get…
Our thoughts form and shape our perceptions, beliefs, values and principles, and can have a long-lasting impact on our lives.
“Gratefulness inspires the dreams that attract your heart’s desires.” Lynn F. Austin Today I was reminded of the power of gratitude and its connection to our heart’s desires. I sometimes have to battle pride and ego in my walk as…
“God provides the wind, but man must raise the sail.” — St. Augustine Sincerely, Lynn About Lynn F Austin, MBA is an author and speaker. Her messages reflect her courage and commitment against fear, doubt, and disbelief. She is dedicated…
Images can have a very powerful impact on how we see ourselves and others in the world. They can form a basis of trust and understanding for how we live, work and play in society. This week’s episode discusses images as read from chapter 4 of The B.O.M Betting on Me, bu Lynn F. Austin
Sometimes in life we encounter periods where we feel like we are lacking forward movement, momentum, or motion. similar to being stuck in one place.
Today is transformational. Our talents and tenacity are forever triumphant. Lynn F. Austin Writing these words my thoughts are focused on inspiration and motivation. To transform is to “make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance or character…