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Although my mother went home to be with the Lord, she told me something years ago that I will never forget. I want to pass on the same...

By Vernalee Since I am direction-ally challenged, one of the best inventions ever was the GPS! GPS’s can take you directly to your destination. Your only job is to put in the address. I love them! They're everywhere now - cell phones and all! Needless to say, all mechanical devices have their shortcomings. Some GPS systems can route you around construction zones, but they cannot see or predict other deviations that might take you off course. However, I have founded the b

By Vernalee This is one of my favorite post. Though directed to women, I am sure that my male followers will enjoy as well. As I read "What every woman should know and have," I need to work to achieve several items. At least, now I have a road map! Nobody can say it like Dr. Angelou! I share her words with you! A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … by Maya Angelou A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or

By Vernalee Trust but verify “is a phrase that means to believe something is true while also making sure it's true. It can be used as a diplomatic principle, a management strategy, or a leadership principle. In leadership, trust but verify promotes empowerment and accountability. “ Never assume that someone did what was required or ask. Trust the process, but verify the action. Otherwise, you may be left with egg on your face … which is not a good look!

By Vernalee Considered one of NBA"s greatest player, Michael Jordan once stated “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Those words carry an awe inspiring and powerful message. Think about it! If the greatest pushed himself, why don't we? You can't win if you give up. You can't win if you d

By Vernalee Let's cut through the chase. It's completely your call; your decision to make. No one is twisting your arm. It's time to face the music. When and if you are fearful of the next step or if you should make a move at all (which is not out of the ordinary; it's only human - when you don't know what comes next or what to do), you can either - Forget everything and run or Face everything and rise. Which will it be? Think it over! Pray about it! Choose Wisely! You w

By Vernalee Written by Lionel Richie, "Jesus is Love" has powerful lyrics. A song of my generation, it shows that God uses various methods to deliver his message. You can receive a heart felt message from a number of sources; music being one. In the 1970’s, this song found its way into my spirit. It moves me now just as much as it did then. A few years ago, it was played at an ominous time that I will never forget … which is why when I hear the song now, the memory of that

By Vernalee You do not want to win an argument. You want to win! "To have " skin in the game " is to have incurred risk (monetary or otherwise) by being involved in achieving a goal. Skin in the game is a phrase made popular by renowned investor Warren Buffett referring to a situation in which owners use their own money to buy stock in the company they are running. When you have skin in the game, you enjo y the upsides of your actions as well as any downsides of the consequ

By Vernalee Persevere! Stay the course! Ride it out! Stay in the game! We have heard these motivational phrases time and time again! When we are up against tough challenging times and gird our loins to endure, we can … prove that Tough times never last. Tough people do!