Live Intentionally

53 Inspiring Quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 16, 2012 3 Comments

May these 53 statements made by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspire you to action.

Character, Leadership

justice, Martin Luther King Jr, MLK, MLKDay, peace

Gratitude: A simple trick to turn your kids’ attitude around in 60 seconds (or your own)

Nov 23, 2011 7 Comments

My children have a natural ability to complain, but this simple little exercise usually helps them turn their attitude around real quick.

Character, Relationships

Live a Life of Thanksgiving!

Nov 21, 2011 6 Comments

As Marcus Tullius Cicero said “A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” Here are 7 ways thankfulness affects how we live each day & why it’s a great idea to live a life of thanksgiving instead of just 1 day a year.

Steve Jobs: “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon…”

Oct 05, 2011 1 Comment

To honor Steve Jobs, who passed away today, here is a great quote from him. Words to live by.

Character

Apple, death, quote, risk, Steve Jobs

Tampa Bay Rays Show Us One Essential Element in Every Great Comeback Story

Sep 29, 2011 0 Comments

All great comebacks have this one thing in common. If you ever want to have a great comeback story, you’ve got to know what it is.

Character

9/11: What We Learned [video]

Sep 09, 2011 0 Comments

On September 11, 2001, the unthinkable happened. But even in the darkest moments, light emerged, and we began to learn some powerful truths. Watch this video that speaks to that.

Character

9/11, character, evil, truth

The Power of a Change in Perspective

Aug 24, 2011 10 Comments

Got problems? Sometimes what we need isn’t to focus more on the problem but a change in perspective.

Character, Compassion, Service

gratitude, perspective, poverty, serving, thanks

4 Truths That Will Change Frustrating Delays into Opportunities

Jun 16, 2011 2 Comments

We all have sat frustrated and wondering what was going on. Our lives just aren’t quite going the way that they should be. We had plans. We had dreams. We even had Google draw us a map. So what went wrong?

Character, Spiritual

delays, God, patience, waiting

Butler Shows Us Losing Well is Its Own Victory

Apr 06, 2011 2 Comments

The Butler Men’s basketball team lost in the national championship game for the second straight year, but in losing they may have won something even more important.

Character, Relationships

Things You Don’t Have Time NOT to Do: 6) Examine Your Motives

Feb 01, 2011 3 Comments

We waste a lot of time, energy, and money doing things to compensate for our insecurities, run from our fears, gain affirmation, measure up to other people’s expectations, and escape pain or boredom. Often we’re not aware of our true motives.

Character, Self-improvement, Values

affirmation, distractions, escape, fear, motivation, motives, obligation

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