I see people complaining about church names, the way the pastors/preachers teach. I see people talk about the clothes, the homes, the vehicles church leaders have. I see people complain about if a pastor is more or a speaker and less of a teacher. I see people complain about how they deliver their messages, or…
Words to avoid with foster or adoptive and step kids:
“Real” Real is the opposite of Fake. Real means the other people were never really there and are fake. Fake devalues and signifies “imagination or no significance” Instead use: Birth parent Birth family Adoptive parent/Family he word “Step” should be erased unless explaining to outsiders the placement of a family tree. Step just means “We…
Click Bait – What You Need To Know, and Why You Shouldn’t Respond
I don’t know about you, but I tend to get what I call “Click Bait” on my social media pages. What is Click Bait? This is my way of explaining it. Click Bait is when someone follows you, then immediately unfollows you after you follow them back, or within a specific period of time because…
Teaching Our Kids To Have A Growth Mindset
It has been a while since I posted a video here. I have been posting more videos with the family over on my other YouTube channel here: https://m.youtube.com/user/LaCotaOverton Here is a peek at what I have been up to for the last couple of days. I strongly believe that our youth should be learning how to…
One of My Weaknesses
It has been a while since I have done a video. My greatest weakness is last minute madness. I continue to improve, but days like today remind me that I am still a beautiful work in progress.
Be the Example
A leader is someone who knows the way, goes the way, and SHOWS THE WAY. ~ John C. Maxwell ~ Anyone can be a boss, make demands and belittle. Anyone can point and tell, and even point blame when things go wrong. That’s the easy thing to do. But a leader will set the example.…
Be What You Believe
“You cannot be what you believe you aren’t.” ~ John C. Maxwell ~ What are you saying about yourself? How do you see yourself? What do you say to yourself when troubled times come? Do you speak life into yourself, or do you speak negativity? We can only become who we have programmed ourselves to…
How I read the Bible in less than a year
I did it! For the 1st time ever. I read the entire bible, cover to cover in the same year. I have always read it here and there. But never the whole bible. I could feel God calling me to accomplish this goal. In years past I would start in Genesis and then never get…
“Birds of a feather flock together”
John’s parents always told him, “Birds of a feather flock together”. This is something I also teach my children. It is something as an adult I also work on myself. Pay attention to the feathers in your flock. Their actions are a resemblance of your own actions. If you do not like what you see,…
“What is the Big Life Journal?”
They’re here!!! I am so excited about this. Have you seen these yet? If not, here is what their website says… “What is the Big Life Journal? As a parent, you want your kids to be confident and resilient with high self-esteem and ambition to achieve great things in life. You want them to have a positive outlook on life and try new…