by Real Living Truth | Mar 16, 2021 | Discipleship, Influence, Living Strong, Passion, Purpose, truth
What was it like for you the first time you made your way to the end of the highest diving board? Did you leap off uninhibitedly? Or were you like me: so afraid to swim, that I turned around, climbed down the ladder, escaping back to safe ground? I know—you who are...
by Real Living Truth | Mar 1, 2021 | Discipleship, Influence, Living Strong, Passion, Purpose, truth
Have you identified your personal sphere of influence? Each of us has one. Our influence may build up or it may tear down–that’s our choice. Every day, each of us shares influence in our exchanges, whether with strangers or family or friends. ARE YOU...
by Real Living Truth | Nov 21, 2020 | Discipleship, Gratitude, Hope in the Future, Living Strong, Passion, Purpose, Thanksgiving, truth
It’s not my natural go-to. And some would say if it’s not natural, it’s not authentic. I beg to differ. When I look at my natural, I find my humanity, some of the worst parts of it. If you’ve spent much time with me, you’ve heard me talk about Natural Nina—she’s not...
by Real Living Truth | Nov 6, 2020 | Discipleship, Hope in the Future, Living Strong, Passion, Purpose, truth
You may remember the picture from the prior post depicting fully eroded ground surrounding totally green trees, entitled, “Why Are They Still So Green?” In that post, I stated, “Steadfastness is a Condition that puts us in a Position to stand in a Posture, ...
by Real Living Truth | Apr 30, 2020 | Discipleship, Hope in the Future, Passion, Purpose, truth
We never know what to say. We feel awkward and uncomfortable. Surrounded by the deepest grief, enveloped in the greatest pain, we hate this part of life more than any other experience. And there’s the rub. “Death is as much a part of life as life itself.” That’s a...
by Real Living Truth | Dec 16, 2019 | Discipleship, Hope in the Future, Passion, Purpose, truth
In the spirit of Christmas, I opened my Bible to Luke 1 and 2. There was so much going on before Jesus was born! This story is full of action! I want to get into your head. Because I want you to use your imagination. Remember when we didn’t have immediate connection...