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My Best “Beach Reads”

Posted on by Marita Littauer Tedder

The three books I read on my summer vacation were all classic “beach reads.” thread of the story.” Additionally, I like books that take place in modern day, with characters with cell phones and iPads. I don’t mind a romance, but I want it to be a side part of the story, not the main story. Family dramas with strong female characters are good, and a little mystery works for me. Considering my age, I like books with mature characters (which Maddie Please specializes in), and books that make me stop and think, and even highlight sections. Though these books are fiction, the authors work hard at crafting the exact word choices that make the life-truth relatable and memorable.

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Be F.A.I.R. to Your Grown Up Kids

Posted on by Pam Farrell

The goal with your grown kids is to become peers with them but it doesn’t happen just because we all get older. For most of their lives you have been an authority figure in their lives. If you want them to become peers, it is up to you to invite them up to the level of adults. The movement happens when you realize your grown child is better at something than you. At that point you can ask for their advice. When you do, you endorse your son or daughter with a powerful proclamation that they have joined the company of adults who share their expertise with each other.

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3 Reasons why Downsizing or a Relocating Move is One of Life’s Three Greatest Issues

Posted on by Mitzi Beach

I can now speak to why downsizing and or relocating is actually number three of life’s major challenges, especially for the those of us over 60 years old, moving and or relocating is a Lifesizing® issue, not merely a downsizing issue. You see, Lifesizing® incorporates the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of life, of these life challenges of downsizing, moving, and relocating.

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From Victim to Victor: Reclaiming Your Power Through Mindset

Posted on by Monette Sedberry

Today, I am addressing shifting from a victim mindset to a victor’s mindset. I want you to shift from a mindset of victimhood to one of empowerment through personal responsibility, resilience and faith in Christ. These ideas are based on Romans 8:37 in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. And, the Bible tells us, our mindset shapes our reality. Proverbs 23:7 for as he thinks in his heart, so is he.

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It All Starts With a Thought: Unlocking Your Bigger and Better Future

Posted on by Monette Sedberry

This statement allows your brain to come up with thoughts. It gives your brain the opportunity to get out of the past. It allows our brain to play. You are directing your mind to creative intentional thoughts. Our minds are designed to create, to daydream to be useful. When we were children, we did this all the time with our thoughts. We did this when we were playing, when we were making stuff up. When we were using our imagination. We were letting our brains wonder.

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