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01/04/2024

Did you know that God doesn't only have a collective purpose for our lives (serving him and others) but individual purposes used through our strengths, talents, and gifts?

Today, we are touching on strengths, but before uncovering these strengths, let's define the term.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬: characteristics or attributes that are already part of a person. An element of one's inherent nature or essence.

You might be thinking,

"I don't have many or any strengths," or

"How is God going to use me for his purposes?"

Well, You do, and He will. Let's tap into them.

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬
Using your strengths should make you feel energized and engaged. It's something you enjoy doing. Something to look forward to. Something that comes naturally even when stressed or tired.

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭.
1. (i.e.) One of mine would be "getting to know people."
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𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭, 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡(𝐬) 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲.
1. (i.e.) "Outgoing" is a strength I use.
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬)?
(i.e.) Since I love getting to know people and one of my strengths is "outgoing," I can spend time with others and make them feel at ease.

So.....what did you come up with? I would love to hear. DM me or 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 you discovered! If you couldn't think of anything, let's talk and I guarantee after 20 minutes I can pull some out of ya.

01/02/2024

𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞?

It's a fair and common question. One that I believe can be answered through examining our worldview.

Join us this week as we discuss:

💜 The purpose of life

💜 The purpose of Your Life

💜 Ways the world defines purpose

💜 Lighthearted funnies on the topic of purpose.

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
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01/01/2024

2024 Baby!!

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12/18/2023

Tempted to drink during the holidays? Try these 5 practical steps to stay sober.

1. Share your intentions of staying sober with someone who will be at the gathering (for accountability purposes).

It might be awkward, but necessary if you're serious about it. It's easy to plan on not drinking when we're not yet in the situation, but much harder while in the moment.

2. Keep a non-alcoholic drink in your hand for most of the night. You will actively be drinking something and feel less self-conscious around others.

Heck, drink beverages in fancy cups. "I'll have a Shirley Temple in a wine glass, please."

3. Find a designated place to take space as needed. The bathroom works. Lock that door, throw water on your face, look in the mirror, and say, "You can do this, God, please help me do this."

4. Bring candy and gum, or eat lots of nuts—something to distract you and keep your mouth busy. It will help curb those other fixations that go along with the habit.

5. Leave.
It's not the most convenient thing to do, and you might get crap for it, but your true family and friends will understand. Hit a 12-step meeting, call your sponsor (if you have one), or someone else who gets it.

And remember, be gentle with yourself. After all, you ARE your own worst enemy. Take it one moment at a time.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞?

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐈𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝙨, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨.