Loretta talks about when she found strength in being vunerable and weak. She shares one of her favorite scripture (Joshua 1:9) to illustrate that strength to face our fears is her mantra. But she also stresses being strong when we feel week disallows those we love to be a blessing in our lives. Don't be an island. Let people know you are human with frailties and a gladiator all rolled into one! And sometimes being weak can also be a strength.

In this episode Loretta offers words of encouragement to those who maybe feeling discouraged or alone. As we head into this holiday season and begin making plans of cheer; let's not forget those who are challenged during this holiday season with sadness depression and anxiety. We can all offer a hand to help them feel loved and encouraged. Prayers still work too!

Loretta talks about the difference in knowing how to do something versus growing from knowledge and making better decisions. She also talks about how we see our circumstances can cause us to make unwise decisions. But if we base our decisions on the bigger picture, the vision we have for our life, then we will make bette choices. Staying faithful to our vision, allows us to see and live in the manifestation of our dreams.

Loretta shares nuggets of inspiration from her first book, Faith for the Next Step, 52 Messages to Inspire and Encourage. Each week she will read one chapter for encouragement.

Loretta McNary shares her anxiety around recording her very first podcast using Anchor. Hopefully, her words of encouragement will motivate you to tackle one thing from your bucket list today.