Carlester T. Crumpler

I subscribe to a number of different blogs from time to time and recently came across a blog post that reviewed Michael Hyatt’s e-book, Creating Your Personal Life Plan. In the post, there was a question posed as to whether or not Michael Hyatt’s approach of “A Step-by-Step Guide for Designing the Life You’ve Always Wanted” was Biblical. The author also talked to friends (I assume they were Christian) who suggested that goal-setting and life-planning of any kind are directly opposed to God’s Word.

[In case you did not know, many Christians struggle with the idea of setting goals and planning their lives.]

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Good question, but not one that should be difficult to answer largely because that’s what we’re in pursuit of daily… right?

Some say happiness is when you find yourself doing things you always thought about doing. Others say it’s when you find yourself doing things you always dreamed about doing, but never thought you’d do.

Yes, there is a difference.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the greatest artists of all time. He had a way of painting masterpieces with his words on the canvas of our hearts.

In the 60’s, Dr. King inspired America like no other to break the shackles of ignorance and bigotry in order to climb to the moutaintop of peace, love, prosperity, and civil rights.

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What would you do if a stranger, who’s a referral, calls and rips you a new one because they felt you did not give them the information they requested?

Would you take it personal? Or would “react” or “respond”?

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it largely stems from a realization of the things we don’t have.

The good thing is that we all have an opportunity to change that and satisfy ourselves. Largely by changing how we think.

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As much as it hurts to fail, it never hurts to get back up.

Question: How have you been able to rebound from failure?

Kiddie songs teach the simplest and best of lessons. Adult songs… not so much.

As great as it sounds, there’s not much truth to the saying: “that which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

If this were true then we wouldn’t have a need for many prescribed psychotic drugs, nor psychiatrists or mental health professionals.

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There’s not much glory in serving. However, there is a benefit.

What may not be obvious in the beginning… will be obvious in the end.

We’ve all encountered people who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views. Some would call them “haters,” but they’re officially called “naysayers.”

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Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for having the courage to share your dream!