Oklahoma City, OK
Joined November 2008
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One of the quickest ways to find out why you feel stuck or “blocked” is to look at what you complain about. Complaints are often unmet needs & wounds in disguise.
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There are a lot of trauma symptoms that we’re familiar with, but sometimes I think we need to pay more attention to things like chronic cynicism, certainty, critique…things that feel powerful and perhaps even righteous in the moment, but which actually do violence to our souls.
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One of the greatest, and hardest acts of love is learning to accept people where they are without adding our expectations to their burdens.
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We pay too much attention to the most confident voices—and too little attention to the most thoughtful ones.
Certainty is not a sign of credibility. Speaking assertively is not a substitute for thinking deeply.
It's better to learn from complex thinkers than smooth talkers.
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Let’s remember today, the moment we let our guard drop, we leave ourselves vulnerable to attack, even in the areas we think we’re strongest. So let’s make the decision to stay close to God and not allow our old natures even a foothold in our daily lives. #TWFT
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The word enthusiasm comes from a Greek word which means possessed by or inspired by God. David tells us God lifted him out of a pit of despair put his feet on solid ground & gave him a new song (Ps 40). When we feel we need fresh enthusiasm let’s ask God 2 do the same 4 us! #TWFT
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Worrying doesn't mean there's something wrong with you. It means something you value is at risk.
Anxiety is a sign that you care.
We worry about the people we love, the performances that matter to us, and the principles—freedom, security, health, democracy—that we hold dear.
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Failure often breeds misery, but success rarely yields happiness.
The point of setting ambitious goals isn't to experience joy. It's to pursue personal growth and mastery—or to create something of value for others.
Excellence is more a path to purpose than to pleasure.
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When God gives us a goal, we often have to go out of our depth at some point to achieve it. It’s in those experiences where real growth happens. But when we let fear take hold, we end up in a debilitating cycle. #TWFT
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People ruled by fear stay where it’s safe. And that’s sad, because u can’t reach ur potential by staying where it’s safe. 2D believe that God is on ur side, then step out & attempt the thing u’r afraid 2 do! U’ll never b the same again – u’ll b liberated! #TWFT
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You can try to explain your intentions, but it's up to other people to judge your impact.
You can't call yourself fair, loyal, or helpful. You can only strive to live by those values.
Virtues aren't meant to be claimed with words. They're meant to be earned with actions.
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The price of growth is always less than the cost of ignorance and stagnation. And the truth is, if you don’t take responsibility for your personal growth – it won’t happen! #TWFT
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Disappointment is the difference btween expectations & reality Thinking realistically minimises the difference btween the 2. Solomon said ‘A prudent person 4c danger & takes precautions The simpleton goes blindly on & suffers the consequences.’ So the #TWFT is think realistically
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God’s plan 4 turning temptation in2 triumph is not 2 ‘endure’ temptation, but 2 ‘escape’ temptation. The Bible never says we r 2 fight temptation, it says we r 2 flee from it. R u being tempted 2D? Pray 4 the strength 2 run away from it & God will strengthen you. #TWFT
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Resilience is the ability to keep going. It is a skill you can learn and strengthen.
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Productive work is God’s plan 4 our lives. It gives us a sense of value. We were each created 2 fulfil a purpose in life, & when we know we’r living that purpose, we can begin 2 enjoy our work. When we’r working 4 God & following His will, we’r successful in His eyes. #TWFT
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Many people chase wealth, status, and achievement because progress is easy to measure, failing to realize that the gains that count the most are the hardest to count.
Real growth is building character—striving to improve in generosity, integrity, humility, fairness, or courage.
