I wanted to share the message that I am sharing with The Gathering, our congregation at Victory Acres. It is a message from Luke 11.

Have you ever noticed that some people seem to get all of the opportunities while other people are consistently passed over?

Here are some skills behind what may cause some people to attract those opportunities. Know the skill, and you can work on it.

I really enjoyed recording this episode with my daughters while they were home for Christmas vacation!

The biggest key? Do the hard thing first.

(There's more, but you should probably just start with that.)

In this conversation, we explore the significance of the daddy-daughter connection, the importance of creating lasting memories, and the investment required to maintain strong relationships. We reflect on personal experiences emphasizing the need for confidence and support as a daughter navigates life.

Takeaways:

• The daddy-daughter connection is vital for emotional health.
• Trust and safety in the relationship fosters confidence.
• Investing time is crucial for the relationship to grow.
• Creating traditions helps strengthen the bond.

• Daughters internalize how their fathers treat them.

• It's important to prepare daughters for independence.
• The relationship evolves but should remain strong through life changes.

What makes moments memorable, and why do they seem so elusive? Summary

In this conversation, Eric and Rebecca discuss the importance of cultivating memorable moments in life, exploring how social media and the pressure to create perfect memories can detract from genuine experiences. They emphasize the value of being present, the balance between structure and spontaneity in planning family activities, and the role of gratitude in recognizing and enhancing ordinary moments. The discussion encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences and the significance of intentionality in memory-making.

Takeaways

• Memorable moments are often defined by being fully present.
• Social media can create unrealistic expectations for experiences.
• The pressure to capture perfect memories can detract from enjoyment.
• Creating positive memories requires intentionality and planning.
• Ordinary moments can become extraordinary with mindfulness.
• Balance between structure and spontaneity enhances family experiences.
• Gratitude helps in recognizing what truly matters in life.
• Planning allows for spontaneity and reduces stress during events.
• Reflecting on past experiences can help shape future memories.
• Daily actions can lead to fulfilling long-term dreams.

If you're a leader of a struggling ministry or non-profit who has wrestled with why it seems so hard to get or keep donors? You're not alone! In this episode, I unpack this topic and discuss a clear pathway forward.

Sharing from my family's experiences and recent activities, I reflect on the need to adjust as we move forward.

Speaking of adjustment, we are "pressing pause" on Gleaning and Gathering for a season. We hope to be back in time, but for now, I am not able to give it the time and attention that it deserves.

Thanks for listening!

How intentional and focused are you in the use of your time? Could you use help or improvement?

HFM Coaching is helping leaders from all backgrounds to distill their dreams into DAILY ACTIONS and helping them to move towards transformative ACTION.

himelickfamilyconsulting.com

- Sign up for our group coaching.

- Attend a FREE workshop.

- Move towards transformative action.

This is a message that I shared with The Gathering at Victory Acres, and I wanted to share it with you as well.

Living prepared for the inevitable storms of life is the lesson that I am gleaning this week.

Sharing some stories from my own experience and some principles from Scripture.