http://kdbowe.com/?p=538 One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in life is to Never Burn Bridges. Life is about managing relationships. Some will not be so great, but we MUST have enough discipline over our emotions to forfeit the temporary satisfaction of ‘going off’ for the greater long term good. Just because you CAN go […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=530 Having a stress free life means having the courage to relieve/release the tension causing the stress. I have rose trees in my yard and I understand well the importance of regular pruning. Likewise, you must make regular assessments as to whether or not the load you are carrying or the company you are keeping is […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=524 Good intentions without application have the same result as no intentions at all. A little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing. Make plans now to DO SOMETHING towards your dream even if it’s one step! Mat. 21:28-31 – ‘What do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=517 The discomfort you feel from not knowing where you are going is always lessened when you are confident in the driver. If God is your co-pilot, consider switching seats. Proverbs 3:5-6 The Message Bible Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=514 Worry is a never ending cycle. It causes you to stress, age prematurely, lose hair and gain weight. Now, not only do you have the issue you were worrying about, but the weight gain, hair loss and wrinkles to worry about as well. All the while, not a SINGLE thing has gotten ANY better from […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=511 Faith is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. Most of us want stronger faith, but it’s increased ONLY by having to USE it … often. Don’t be afraid to be in situations that challenge your faith. Just think of it as your faith going to the gym. […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=506 True growth requires that you make yourself comfortable with stepping up to opportunities that typically make you uncomfortable. It’s about acquiring thick enough skin to withstand all the ‘no’s’ until you get the ‘yes’ that will change your life forever. Do you really understand that? You are one ‘yes’ away from being in the […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=500 Shallow waters most of the time provide a safe, familiar environment with little or no fear of harm. However, the big catch you seek does not reside there. Big opportunities, rewards and increase are all within your power to achieve, but you have to move to deep waters. The fear of failure can paralyze […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=494 What you don’t feed will die. Feed your faith. Starve your doubts. Physically, in order to be healthy you have to eat healthy several times a day. The same is for your faith. Baby faith will never be full grown faith without several ‘feedings’ of God’s word daily. Doesn’t have to be much.. just […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=491 I hear it often. ‘I have trust issues’. Though I understand the spirit of the statement, it’s actually not altogether true. Your trust is fine… it’s the people you GAVE your trust to that have the issues. Today, consider removing the stigma of ‘trust issues’ off of you and put it where it belongs… on the […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=487 We are born dependent. We then graduate to independence. The ultimate goal is INTERDEPENDENCE. This requires maturity. It’s moving from ‘I need you to do it for me’ to ‘I can do it myself’ to ‘I can do it for others’. Marriages fail when two independent people never graduate to the next stage of […]
http://kdbowe.com/?p=483 Life is full of transitions. Babies grow up. Talkative kids eventually stop talking to you. Young knees get old. Things you used to couldn’t live with, can become things you can’t live without. Learn the value of the moment because there IS value in every moment. Whether it’s a teachable moment or an enjoyable […]