"Past the first guard and then the second, they came to the iron gate that led into the city. It swung  open before them on its own, and they were out on the street, free as the breeze."-Acts 12:10

Whining is easy to do but it will never lead to constructive transformation. However, when we focus on solutions, think things through, let go of the past, walk from victimhood, and replace negative thoughts with positive ones, we can overcome obstacles. Listen and learn. 

A man was senselessly killed in front of his family and his family's grief can never be erased. Whether you believe Julius Jones, a prisoner in Oklahoma who is accused on the crime is innocent or guilty, there are so many lessons we can learn from the tragedy. Listen and learn about how to make better choices about with whom you associate which can be a matter of life or death. Never forget that people are like elevators; they can take you up or down. 

Being a good parent is one of the toughest roles in the world. However, it is possible to help children fulfill their potential and experience greatness. While there is so much to do, being intentional about setting good examples increases the chances that a child will not experience a premature death due to bad character and destructive choices. Parents don't have to be perfect, but we must spend significant time and energy to being the BEST as the first and most critical teacher of our child's life. 

"To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd."-Psalm 18: 25 - 26 (NIV)

In this episode, learn how to resist being obsessed with your physical appearance. While it is good to strive to look your best, BEING your BEST is far more important. This episode teaches you how to love yourself and make peace about how you look. It all begins with replacing toxic thoughts about beauty with healthy ones. “The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.”—Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993)

Words have incredible power; they can create life or death. Words can determine what we have or what we don't. Learn how to speak faith-filled words that are empowering to you and others. 

Taking responsibility for your own life is the key to being powerful and living victoriously. While other people can influence and impact our lives, the final outcome or state of our lives is determined by US, not anyone else. #TakeResponsibility

There is a disturbing rise in children killing their children because of conflicts over electronics. Please listen and learn to save your life and others. 

All of our actions either lead to life or death. It is critical that you take the time (daily) to THINK about the consequences of our actions, practices, behaviors... Get in a quiet place and self-assessment and do a mental diagnostic to determine if an action:

(1) helps or hurts

(2) builds or destroys

(3) creates success or leads to failure

(4) brings joy or pain

(5) empowers or disempowers

(6) can be done in the light or thrives in darkness

(7) is good or bad

(8) brings honor or shame