Have you ever heard the saying, "Obedience is better than sacrifice?" I've learned over the past few years that obeying God is the most important thing anyone can do. Life has challenges, but there is always a solution to every problem if you listen to the still voice inside you, directing your every decision. Tune into this podcast to hear how obedience can better your life and how disobedience can limit it. You don't want to miss it!

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 As children, we have many plans of who we want to become — some want to become T.V. stars, while others want to become doctors. But what if life hits you with the opposite, and you become the one thing you tried to run from. I believe that God puts in us gifts that the enemy at a young age tries to destroy. No one can ever predict how life will turn out for them, but one thing I do know is to always stay hopeful. God knows the desires of our hearts more than we do. We may feel that a type of person is what we desire, but God knows that it is not the person but the love they may have shown you that you need. God knows who and what can give you peace and happiness, but we have to trust him and his plans for our lives. Life may not be what you expected it to be, but if you just let it take its course, you will be amazed with the outcome. 

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There are times when things get so bad that you want to give up, but you don’t because something keeps you going. For some, that something might be hope for a better future, kids, a spouse, or family members. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized that although I wasn’t giving up, I wasn’t motivated to keep going. My dreams for a better life started to feel like a fairytale, something make-believe that would never happen. I wanted to give up because there was no joy in living a life I felt had no purpose. It wasn’t until I heard those words, “Hold on,” that I was able to pause and reflect on my life. I was curious to figure out what or who I was holding on for.

As I searched deeper for the meaning of “Hold on,” I realized God was telling me not to give up, that it is not over, but I could not help this feeling of emptiness. That is when the holy spirit revealed to me that everything I do is not for me, but for the ones to come after.

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One thing I have learned is that keeping yourself isolated is never the answer because isolation just brings loneliness. What you do is take time to know yourself to figure out who you want to be, the things you love about yourself, and the things you don’t. In doing this, you will figure out how to improve your strong areas, strengthen your weak areas, and surround yourself with friends who align with who you want to be.  Friendships are not by force but by choice, so choose the best friends for yourself, and be the best friend for them as well!

Scriptures state that gossip betrays confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret." (Proverbs 11:13)

It is no secret that churches have been a place where people could go and receive spiritual advice, guidance, and prayer, so why is it that people leave the church feeling embarrassed, ashamed, and hurt?

When someone betrays a confidence, it is hard to gain that confidence back, but there are ways to avoid this betrayal. Tune in to today's podcast, and I will go deeper into why these betrayals are happening in the church and some ways to keep them from happening again. Remember that no one is perfect but made perfect through Christ. We all have our flaws, but let us not allow these flaws to hinder the progress and success of others.

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People have gotten so comfortable with life that they would rather stay in the position they are in forever rather than move on to something better. It is uncomfortable for many to go on stage and speak or perform to the world, but they do it anyways because they know if they fail to deliver, their dreams will remain just that; dreams.

Being uncomfortably comfortable allows you to be comfortable in your situation, but not so much that you resist the desire to do more or move up in life. Don’t limit yourself to the sky when people have gone to the moon. You can decide to be your worst enemy by never believing in yourself and your strengths, or you can be an example to the world that nothing is unattainable. 

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The 70s commercial "Silly Rabbit Trix Are For Kids" inspired me to dive deeper into why people want what belongs to others. Many might ask, what does this commercial have to do with wanting what another has? In the commercial, the rabbit tried to enjoy the taste of the Trix cereal, but every time he tried to take a bite, the children in the neighborhood would grab the cereal box from his hands and say, " Silly Rabbit Trix Are For Kids." I asked myself why the rabbit wanted the bowl of cereal even after knowing it belonged to the kids. The better question is, why do people want what belongs to another? Is it due to envy and jealousy, or does a lack of self-esteem cause one to believe that attaining what someone else has will mean they are also worthy? Tune in, and you will find out.

Don't look at other people's flaws, but neglect to work on your own. Everyone wants to change others so the world can be a better place, but maybe it is they that need to change. If everyone works on their character flaws and lives to perfect their weaknesses, I believe it is then that the world will change.