The Things We Love About Our Dad

1. He loves God.
2. He loves us.
3. He teaches us about music, math and science.
4. He is smart.
5. He works hard.
6. He is Doctor Daddy when we are hurt.
7. He is very thoughtful.
8. He cares for his family.
9. He looks good.
10. He prays with us.
11. He hugs and kisses us.
12. He speaks blessings on us.
13. He keeps us safe.
14. He is the best.

by Kibali, Neema, and Nuria

Les Brown - Easy is not an option

Easy comes, easy goes because when it's not hard earned, we do not appreciate what it takes to have it.  So let's take the road less traveled: the road of hard work, perseverance, and persistence.  We can only get what we put in and that's the way life goes.  Easy is not an option so next time we are faced with the choice, let's choose excellence and the outcome is bound to be excellent!!

Game Changers: Zig Ziglar

Zig Ziglar is undeniably a force to reckon with and it's an honor to count him as one of my mentors.  His life and message are epitomes of hope, inspiration, and faith.  Even though he left this earth, his legacy lives on as the great influence he is known for.  I learned life changing lessons listening to his podcast and reading his books. I have been inspired every time and I pray that this blog is one instrument to remind us through Zig Ziglar that we were born to win!!

Faith

Hebrews 11:1 tells us that now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  I love that verse because it speaks to the season I am in.  I used to have a vivid imagination when I was young but that dwindled over my adult years because life has put a demand on me to be more responsible and more practical.  However this year, I decided to make a radical change and gave myself permission to dream again and dream big.  Once I realized that I serve a big God whose greatest pleasure is to show up and show off, I started to live my life according to 2 Corinthians 5:7 - For we live by faith, not by sight.  I no longer determine what I can do by what my eyes can see rather I put all my faith in a God who showed me time and time again that He knows the plans He has for me, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future.  He has a fantastic record of never failing me so I will follow what His formula calls me to do and that is to trust in Him with all my heart and not to lean on my own understanding because when I do, He will do me good all the days of my life!!

Eric Thomas: My WHY wakes me up!!

Do you have a WHY that wakes you up and keeps you going all through the day?  If not, know that your WHY stems from your passion which creates action that fuels motivation and motivation keeps you going in spite of any obstacle that comes your way.  Don't stop.  Don't give up.  Stay focused.  Give it your best shot.   Your time is now and you have what it takes to endure till the end.  This journey is not for the faint of heart and you have been selected to run this race because you are called for greatness.  Your preparation now meets the opportunity you have been waiting for and you are ready to make it count.  Today is the day and that's the reason your WHY woke you up!!