It’s funny, but when I think about repeating myself, I am reminded of a quick story. When I wrote my first book, “Speak Without Fear,” my editor said, “Deb, do you know you repeat yourself on the big ideas you have in the book?” to which I replied, “It’s because no one listens, so you have to say it over and over and in different ways,” which is fine for speaking, but not such a good idea for a book. I am in hopes that my second book, “Powerful People Take Up Physical Space,” will be out in a few […]
Hopes and Dreams
The Blessing of Rest… A New Year’s Resolution
Dear Reader – please note this show was produced a few years ago, but I wanted to share it along with my other shows. I don’t know about you, but I’m often asked about New Year’s Resolutions: Do I make them? Do I keep them? Or do I do nothing? And the answer is…a little bit of all of them. I know this week’s show is a few days before the New Year, but I wanted to check in and see if you don’t have a New Year’s resolution and if I could convince you to consider my resolution for […]
By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.
Dr. Myles Munroe was a well-known pastor, speaker, and teacher. Dr. Munroe was known for saying The greatest tragedy in life is not death but a life without purpose. Dr. Munroe’s words live on because he spoke the truth about life, and the reality is that a life without purpose is a sad way to live. As we come into this holiday season, I am keenly aware that these early evenings, very dark nights, colder days, and seemingly more quiet times appear to be cause for great personal reflection that for some, if you don’t guard your thoughts and keep […]
You Are What You Believe
For this blog post, I want to tackle two topics that I firmly believe you need to stop and pay attention to if you’re going to make a change for your life and those you love. My topic today is You are what you believe, and next week, I am going to ask that you set aside your pre-conceived ideas and self-sabotaging stumbling blocks and simply listen to my take on a word that I’ve not been a fan of in the past, but have come to see that for many it is all they have–the need to find a […]
Burned
The text read, “Embers jumping over fire breaks–the mountain is on fire.” I live in the Carolinas, and the water for my community and many surrounding areas relies on a natural water source that springs from deep inside the mountains into a private, monitored reservoir within our secured watershed, and then the water is released to the plant where it is cleaned and piped to the community as safe, fresh, clean drinking water. So when the text on my phone read, “Embers jumping over fire breaks–the mountain is on fire,” that was not the news I was expecting from the […]
I Choose to live by Choice, Not by Chance
I Choose to live by Choice, Not by Chance ~ Miranda Marrott I came across this quote online the other day, and I really like it for this Christmas season because it puts in place what I consider the realities of life – the simple facts that are truth for so many of us… what I like is as I read through the list, I believe you’ll come to understand the proper steps for our success…meaning that you (and I) need to choose… I choose To live by choice, not by chance; To make changes, not excuses; To be motivated, […]
Our days are happier when we give people a bit of our heart rather than a piece of our mind.
Recently, I overheard a heated argument in which one of the players was verbally harsh to the other and gave them what we’d call a standing down, told them off—and gave them a piece of their mind. It was so sad to see the immediate crush of the other person’s spirit. It was shocking and, unsettling and simply heartbreaking at the same time. I am not around people who yell. I didn’t grow up with anyone who yelled in our family—it just wasn’t allowed—and when I witness the outburst of anger that is carried by one’s raising of their voice, […]
If you don’t risk anything, you risk everything
In reading over the questions that some of you sent me to answer on my radio show, one theme seemed to come to the top (over and over), and it mirrors a quote that I have been thinking about sharing on the show; it seems the stars aligned with the questions that were sent in, and I came upon this idea, In life, if you don’t risk anything, you risk everything. Some people seem to be so unwilling to risk anything, which makes me think that they are missing out on some real opportunities in life. And you know I’m […]
Don’t Worry About Tomorrow
Don’t Worry About Tomorrow Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matt. 6:34 As I prepare for the holidays, I am constantly reminded of a verse I grew up with. It goes like this: do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Now, although that does not appear to be the most comforting verse I’ve ever read, it is more true than not, and with that knowledge in hand, I can rest assured that what will […]
