The highest motive is often identified when a person, family, community, or country is under duress. For instance, both world wars gave the global public - and nations - opportunities to choose motives that are honorable despite risks, sacrifices, and cost.

Incidentally, it's helpful to know your personal highest motive. Additionally, to let it propel you into opportunities each day. Also, this gives you influence and purpose.

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A couple of decades ago, there was a commercial for Coca-Cola that claimed - "It's the real thing." If this is before your time, just google it. There was another trend during those years. Basically, how to be real. I also recall another phrase - "It's the real deal." Incidentally, that phrase inspired marketing strategies, shareable images, at least one podcast, creative pictures, and use in daily conversation.

Essentially, it means - "the real thing, genuine, not fake, not imitation, not a copy." Read More ...

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What's the theme of your life? Have you thought about it? Some people target a theme and work toward it for years. Others simply live - and notice a theme forms over time. Interestingly, if you engage some strategy, you can maneuver - and even change - your life theme.

Hope and opportunity are always available to help you move forward. Let's explore. Read More ...

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You've heard the illustration of standing in front of several doors, having to choose one without knowing what's behind each. Similarly, doors you choose for your life become your reality. This can be exciting.

Contrastingly, some doors bring great sadness. Nevertheless, you discover new things behind doors. And new experiences can provide hope - if you hold God's hand while you open and close doors of your life.

Let's look at doors of your life . . . Read More ...

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OK! Think WINTER! Freezing cold. You feel exposed - at risk. Plus - you're shivering! Next thing you know, someone offers you a soft, comfortable, big blanket. Plus, it's an electric blanket, already plugged in - cozy and warm.

This word picture shows what it's like to be covered by God's love. Particularly in the cold of the world where you are sometimes exposed and at risk. Read More ...

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Back in the year 2000, in the Disney movie, "The Kid," two grown-ups have a conversation about growing up. One of them, Amy, says, "Well, we can't go around anymore talking about what we're going to be like when we grow up. We are up." Basically, she's saying - it's time to live grown up.

So, let's explore what it means to live grown up. Read More ...

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Question for you. What does the White City and your life have in common? Of course, you'll remember the White City is straight out of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. Interestingly, between the White City and another city, Osgiliath, there's a lot in common with your life. Let's look. Read More ...

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In your opinion, what are the most important 3 things to care about? Do you have a list? For the record, I have a list. Interestingly, the things we care about most - directly influence how we live each day.

Actually, it's helpful to know Scripture mentions 3 things to really care about. Read More ...

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Do you remember Aragorn's famous quote in The Lord Of The Rings? "There is always hope!"

The first quote provides a picture of avoiding despair - when there is still hope. The second is a realistic picture of what hard work looks like.

Now - let's tear into hope and hard work. Read More ...

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Last article, we explored how to respond When Life Gets Hard. Here's the thing. Sometimes, life stays hard for a long period of time. Despite your best efforts, practicing great action steps, and staying close to the Lord - you can still end up in a place of discouragement or depression.

So, how do you cope? What can you do to manage these conditions? Let's look together. Read More ...

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