Today's SmaterU challenge is easy...there is so much going on international with foreign nations today we will check the headlines and feel the pulse if America.
Today's Challenge: Log on to a major paper-wall street journal, New York Times, Dallas Morning News and get the scoop. Scan the headlines and try to read one international story and one random special interest story. Be informed!
Challenge Issued!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Tuesday: Forming Good Habits
It can take as long as 90 days to truly develop and maintain a habit. The good ones are the toughest to train your body for and keep. Having a written plan helps motivate you toward that positive impact and keep you on track.
People say give it 2-weeks...give it 90 days. What's 3 months?
Today's Challenge: Choose a healthy habit and plan how you will work it into life and stick with it. Drinking water, sleep, yoga, exercise, healthy shopping...what's your commitment going to be?
Challenge Issued!
Monday, September 2, 2013
Monday: Facing The Giants-Stonwall!
I love football...some of my favorite movies are: Rudy, Remember The Titians, Friday Night Lights. I have seen Facing The Giants several times, however last night I watched with fresh eyes a great story about our Saviour unfold. There is a scene in the movie when the team is playing for the championship and they are working to stop a touchdown on the goal line.
The defense was so tired, yet their leader yelled "Stonewall" which is related to a Nehemiah and how everyone was responsible for building the wall in front of their own house. Spiritually we are responsible for our own house...just like the defense was responsible for their own man/section.
Today's Challenge: Examine your own space...what part of the stonewall do you need to work on? Is it prayer life? Devotion time? Church attendance? Whatever it is-Remeber all things are possible with God. Get your tools and start building!
Challenge Issued!
The defense was so tired, yet their leader yelled "Stonewall" which is related to a Nehemiah and how everyone was responsible for building the wall in front of their own house. Spiritually we are responsible for our own house...just like the defense was responsible for their own man/section.
Today's Challenge: Examine your own space...what part of the stonewall do you need to work on? Is it prayer life? Devotion time? Church attendance? Whatever it is-Remeber all things are possible with God. Get your tools and start building!
Challenge Issued!
Sunday: Mutual Respect
Josh McDowell says, "Rules without respect leads to rebellion." Recently a friend was having a tough time with her teen...instead of yelling and scolding him her response was, "I respect your opinion but I need you to respect me."
What grace and wisdom she exhibited in that short phrase. Instead of diving into a deeper argument she walked away diginity intact and showed her son, honest respect. In return, he gave her the same. Whether your family member is 2 or 22 treated them with respect will train their hearts.
Hebrews 13:7--"Remember your leaders. They taught God's message to you. Remember how they lived and died, and copy their faith."
Today's Challenge: Lead your family members with respect and love. Show them a solid Christ-like leader!
Challenge Issued!
What grace and wisdom she exhibited in that short phrase. Instead of diving into a deeper argument she walked away diginity intact and showed her son, honest respect. In return, he gave her the same. Whether your family member is 2 or 22 treated them with respect will train their hearts.
Hebrews 13:7--"Remember your leaders. They taught God's message to you. Remember how they lived and died, and copy their faith."
Today's Challenge: Lead your family members with respect and love. Show them a solid Christ-like leader!
Challenge Issued!
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Saturday-Two Chipmunk Songs
As I zone out and watch college football I hear my children downstairs singing an Alvin and The Chipmunks song. If only I could clean and organize as fast as they sing....well, lets try to beat the music.
Today's Challenge: Turn on a chipmunk song or something really fast and upbeat-do a quick clean to the music. Maybe do a fun dance with your kids as you help with their room or do the bathroom (a small room). Use the music as your timer. Make it fun!
Challenge Issued!
Today's Challenge: Turn on a chipmunk song or something really fast and upbeat-do a quick clean to the music. Maybe do a fun dance with your kids as you help with their room or do the bathroom (a small room). Use the music as your timer. Make it fun!
Challenge Issued!
Friday, August 30, 2013
Relationship Challenge: Invest Wisely
Relationships are all unique. One week "Joe" is your best friend then the next week "Joe" acts like he barely knows you. Sometimes you need to do an honest evaluation of your friends and decide if they are worth your time...investing in others is a painful challenge-so choose wisely your investments.
Today's Challenge: Evaluate your relationships and consider the investment. Don't be afraid to close the friend account or pour it all in...
Challenge Issued!
Today's Challenge: Evaluate your relationships and consider the investment. Don't be afraid to close the friend account or pour it all in...
Challenge Issued!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Thursday Challenge: Something Random
Yes...I am remaining behind which makes me sad and concerned however, this entire blog is suppose to be about being a BetterU365 days. Never resting from positive reinforcement and striving to impact others with grace, love and good.
However, it's tough to pour yourself out when your inside is empty. Is your heart and soul empty? Are you struggling to be a BetterU? Are you just struggling to make the next decision.
Today's Challenge: Remember those who have poured themselves out for you. Don't let hate, sadness, depression fill you up. It would be better to remain empty. Instead be filled with the beauty and love in life.
Challenge Issued!
However, it's tough to pour yourself out when your inside is empty. Is your heart and soul empty? Are you struggling to be a BetterU? Are you just struggling to make the next decision.
Today's Challenge: Remember those who have poured themselves out for you. Don't let hate, sadness, depression fill you up. It would be better to remain empty. Instead be filled with the beauty and love in life.
Challenge Issued!
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