Learning to Overcome Anger and Rebuild Confidence I am feeling much better. For a long time, my anger and attitudes got the best of me. I became oversensitive, untrusting, and unconfident. I was exhausted and trapped in a cycle of emotional hurt. I didn’t like myself. Maybe I used to—I’m not sure. I had needs that often went unmet, and I longed for appreciation and recognition. Sometimes, I felt overwhelmed with gratitude when kindness came my way, but I also realized I had e

Have you ever noticed how the most powerful moments of inspiration don’t always arrive in dramatic bursts? Often, they come in the spaces between, the quiet pauses, the un-remarked parts of our day. At Life to the Full, we believe these subtle moments are where creativity is born, the spirit is refreshed, and ideas take root. Listen In Maybe it’s a soft chord on a melodic song, a voice on a podcast episode, or a simple gesture of stillness in your morning. These are the gatew

When Jesus establishes a relationship with you and shows you that He's there for you, that He is present with you because He showed up in that situation and blessed you in a way that no one else could, He will do it again.  Why? Because He is faithful. Not only that, He loves you. He loves you so much that He overlooked and covered some of your issues that could have had tremendous consequences. You know it's Him. He'll never change. He’ll do it again. Do what? What you need.

Cultivating Mindfulness and Gratitude in Everyday Life Gratitude is more than saying “thank you.” It’s a mindset, a daily practice, and a path to joy . Even small moments—a sunrise, a kind word, or a personal achievement—can transform your perspective when acknowledged intentionally. Practical ways to cultivate gratitude and mindfulness : Keep a daily gratitude journal Share positive feedback with friends and colleagues Pause to reflect on challenges

Receive : Forgiveness  Give up : Holding debts over someone Give : Forgiveness Wisdom : If you don't forgive, The Lord won't receive you. Receive : Love Give Up : Unlovingness Give : Long-suffering, kindness Wisdom : Without love, you are just noise! Receive : Insight Give up : The option of being right Give : Humility Wisdom : Understanding is humble. Receive : Truth Give up : Deception Give : From a place of truth Wisdom : Have truth in your heart. Receive : Mercy Give Up :

"My babies, they bring joy and happiness to my life and I’ll always appreciate being their mom." -Desiree "My health makes me happy. I am grateful to be able to function as well as I do. After so many losses of family and friends and seemingly prematurely, one becomes more focused on lifestyle choices. I am choosing to eat to live versus living to eat. Moderation is key. We can still have fun. I walk 3-5+ miles as often as I can. I believe we must “respect the temple” inside

Embracing Motivation, Energy, and Inspired Action Sometimes life calls for a simple, powerful affirmation: “Yeah!”  It’s the moment when you embrace energy, motivation, and the courage to take inspired action . This post explores how cultivating enthusiasm can transform everyday experiences and long-term goals. By saying “yes” to opportunities, challenges, and creative projects, we open doors to growth, innovation, and fulfillment. Practical ways to embrace this mindset: Set

When you are blessed to overcome something hard in your life, there is temptation to look back when you should keep looking forward. Every time you look back and dwell, it looks the same and it feels the same. Yuck! So what's the answer? Think on good things, lovely things, right things. Your life is meant for peace even in the midst of trouble. Focus and move forward! KEEP YOUR MIND on Jesus. KEEP YOUR MIND on your Heavenly Father. You are being pulled out of the past, throu

I am living FOR God. (He needs "me" .) I am living for GOD. ( HE uses me to point to HIM .) I am working FOR God. (The work "I" want to do for Him.) I am working for GOD. (What HE wants me to do to point to HIM .)  I want to help people. (It makes "me" feel good about "myself" .) I want to help people. (I'm a "people" , too! God continues to help me and "HE" gets ALL of the credit.) Can you add more?

Hey you! Where you at? Right now, take a moment and stop. Just stop. Is what you are doing working for you? What is your mindset? What is your thinking? Are you thinking on what's right or what's wrong? Take a moment. Look to Jesus. Breathe. Help, Lord! Pray. Say...Jesus. Jesus. Give me...no wait! I want to say, "Thank you, Lord, first!" Thank you for life. Thank you for health, even though I may have an ailment. Thank you for strength. Thank you for being here with me and fo

Lord, you have delivered me from so many of my fears! In the very place of hurt,  Right in the view of my enemy and oppressor! Right where I was weak, and lost and… Right there. RIGHT THERE! YOU HEAR ME?! Right there. I taste and see that YOU ARE GOOD, JESUS!

The Lord has blessed the state of things My mind about things My view on things  The pressure of things When I think about things  I am not troubled about the things  My situation is different  I mean I sit in my situation differently… My SIT-uation  Very good outcomes Is what I see I see HIM Is WHO I see My “old” is not mine anymore  My “new” is unlimited and very special  And sweet  That’s the state of things