Encouragement
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When God Comes Through Before You Know You Need Him
A powerful testimony of how God moves before we know we need Him—from medical crises to financial struggles—revealing His perfect timing in life’s unexpected turns Continue reading
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The Ice Truck Test: 5 Lessons About Work, Words, and Worth
A childhood summer job unloading ice taught me hard truths about effort, attitude, and impact—lessons I still carry into work and life today. Continue reading
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Why You Can’t Trust Online Restaurant Reviews (The Story of a Bad Anniversary Dinner)
Think online restaurant reviews can be trusted? Think again. A 4.6-star Italian restaurant led to fluorescent lights, flavorless food, and a filet mignon I’d stake my honor wasn’t a filet. A cautionary tale about selection bias, bad decisions, and the… Continue reading
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Silencing the Inner Critic: How Psalm 23 Became My Battle Plan
Transform your mind’s battlefield with Scripture. Learn practical strategies for silencing negative self-talk through God’s Word, featuring battle-tested wisdom from a fellow warrior in the daily fight against destructive thoughts Continue reading
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Are You the Answer to Someone’s Prayers Today?
Read a true story of how you may be the answer to someone’s prayers Continue reading
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How to Choose Success: Your Life at the Fork in the Road
Train your mind to remember God’s faithfulness when faced with failure, perceive failure differently, and avoid the negative thoughts in your mind. Continue reading
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15 Scriptures That Will Retrain the Nasty Voice in Your Head
Retrain the voices in your head with 15 Bible verses describing how much God loves you Continue reading
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Don’t Publish Your First Book Without These 6 Facts
Discover the exhilarating and challenging journey of publishing your first book. Learn valuable lessons, embrace editing, target your audience, and believe in your mission. Continue reading
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Legendary Is a Long, Slow Process
Achieving greatness is a slow, iterative process. Embrace your unique voice and persevere. Learn how authenticity and patience lead to legendary success. Continue reading
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People With Great Skills Get Hired by Kings
Discover your purpose and unlock your potential. God created you with unique skills and desires. Find your calling and serve kings with your great abilities. Continue reading
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A Plea to Christian Fathers — How to Avoid a Devastating Midlife Crisis
Learn how Christian fathers can avoid a midlife crisis with faith, repentance, and practical advice. Stay steadfast and lead a purpose-filled, God-centered life. Continue reading
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7 Very Easy Tips on How to Plan an Absolutely Epic Vacation
Learn how to plan a vacation that’s absolutely epic and is easy to save for, gets your entire family involved, and everyone enjoys for months in advance. Continue reading
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The Guidance Young Men Need Before They Drive Off a Cliff
This blog explores teenage recklessness and offers crucial advice to help young men avoid destructive paths and find a purposeful, Christ-centered life. Continue reading
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My New Book: Stronger Down the Stretch
Avoid a midlife crisis and protect your family with this powerful book packed with strategies to help you rediscover God’s purpose for your life. Continue reading
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Have You Been In Such a Desperate Situation, But God…?
Discover true tales of hope and divine intervention in the face of despair. Real-life stories of triumph over adversity that prove miracles do happen Continue reading
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Dressing the Part Isn’t Psychological Hogwash Like It Sounds
Dress for success isn’t just about clothes. Explore the transformative power echoing biblical wisdom and how Christians should clothe themselves. Continue reading
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An Interview with Myself After Turning 57 Years Old
An Interview with Myself at 57: Insights and Reflections from an ‘Old Man’. Explore life lessons, regrets, and advice from a man who has seen some things Continue reading
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Stop Drifting Through Life with No Purpose
Stop drifting through life with no purpose and ask yourself, “What do I want?” and commit to a plan to go after it. Continue reading
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Don’t Let Your Life Deteriorate Like An Old Southern Town
You can improve your life, health, and career with a dream, consistent effort, and focus rather than letting it fall apart and deteriorate as you age Continue reading
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The Half-Point Hustle: My Journey from a Near Dropout to Honors Student
Discover the transformative journey of a college student, from near dropout to academic triumph. Learn valuable lessons on resilience and growth. Continue reading
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Wrecking Balls and New Beginnings: Let’s Start Over
From grand hotel to parking lot, the Joffre Hotel proves nothing lasts forever. But impermanence opens doors to positive change. It’s time to rebuild Continue reading
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Stop Apologizing for Your Work & Art (3 Clarifying Reasons Why)
Stop apologizing for your work and art because it leads to three outcomes you must avoid to succeed in life, work and art. Continue reading
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The Story of My Neighbor Killing His Beautiful Lawn
How we invest our time is important and we need to spend it on important things like building good relationships and teaching our kids valuable lessons Continue reading
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The Story of the Boy Who Wanted to Scramble the Eggs
A young boy faces an emotion for the very first time but certainly not the last Continue reading
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One Meal a Day Clarifies Your Relationship with Food
Explore the benefits of OMAD (One Meal a Day) fasting. Gain control over cravings, clarify your relationship with food, and improve overall health. Continue reading
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My Great But Unintentional Vanishing Act
One man’s humorous struggles to renew his driver’s license and reestablish his existence after losing all forms of government identification. Continue reading
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We Went Crazy Over Y2K
Explore the Y2K hysteria and the marketing frenzy it sparked. Discover how to navigate chaos with wisdom and faith. Overcome the world, don’t let it overcome you. Continue reading
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Shoes Around the Table
Discover how family habits shape your home and sanity! From backpacks on couches to shoes as table decor, learn to embrace the chaos. Read more! Continue reading
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My Blessed Hope
Amidst recent events, my hope for the USA has faded. Instead, I trust in the “Blessed Hope” (Titus 2:13). Know the Bible, discern the times, and seek Jesus. Continue reading
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Who Can You Count On?
You can’t count on anyone to lift you up when you are down. That sounds negative and I promise you that I’m not holding a gun to my head right now. But it is true and once we realize that… Continue reading
Onword and Upwords by Dennis Brady 