The Great Resolve
Winston Churchill is one of the most famous figures who spoke passionately about resolve and not quitting. In his famous speech to students at Harrow School in 1941 during World War II, he delivered these powerful words: “Never give in — never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty — never…
Resolution or Resolve?
Which do you have?A RESOLUTION is a decision to do or not do something.RESOLVE is a firm determination to do something. Resolution is wishful thinking. A fleeting moment in time.Resolve involves ongoing action with a fixed purpose. A dedication to the process. Anyone can make a resolution. Not everyone has resolve. One of my “goals”…
Time Makers or Time Wasters?
TIME MAKERS — Last Tuesday I felt Texan proud as I had the privilege of attending the 2023 Texas Inaugural Prayer Service for Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. We blessed the name of the Lord and sought His face as the Austin Baptist Church Choir led in worship and praise for our…
What to do When We Don’t Know What to do
I know so many of us have been in a quandary during these many months of the pandemic. “What do I do next?” “How can we make it?” “What can I do to make ends meet?” “Who can I go to for help?” Those questions were even more emphasized when my niece’s daughter broke the…
My 2018……and Beyond — Resolutions
My Word of the Day is Resolution: a firm determination to do something, and not change it. Doesn’t that make sense? Maybe that’s why so many fail at “resolutions”. We want a short term fix. A goal has an end date. A resolution is unending. One of my “goals” with an end date of on…