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When Have I Done Enough?

Years ago, my friend Natalie taught a lesson during our women’s meeting at church about “Having Temperance in All Things”, which had a profound effect on me. I’d like to share my epiphany. First, let’s...

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A message from Viviana

How many times have I said that there is so much going on behind the scenes that we can’t see, to help us accomplish the things we were put here to do, and to become the people we were meant to become?...

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Laying it all down

I got a super fun video message from Jon and Trina Gunzel last night that I just had to share with you (video below). These folks have been students of The Jackrabbit Factor for some time now. They...

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It’s what God gave us time for / Law of Polarity

Parenting Transformation Journey – page 17 (click here for page 1) (Originally posted August 14, 2013) All day yesterday, my 11 year-old son hoped I would find time to take him fishing. I had already...

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Stephanie’s Graduation Spotlight

“Weekly hiker wannabe, tortilla chip addict and aspiring housekeeper, Stephanie loves reading and deep conversations, avoids cooking when she can, may or may not play drums when feeling so inclined,...

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More Tender Mercies and Miracles

You may remember my previous article about Vanessa, and Tender Mercies. Even when we don’t get exactly what we want, noticing the little blessings can help us qualify for more. As I said before, she...

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Finding a New Normal

When dreams get shattered, we can still find joy by looking for a new normal. This young man inspires me:  

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Why stopping is what finally made it go

Sometimes we work so desperately hard to achieve a goal, pushing intensely, but it just won’t budge. It seems that the harder we try, the more nothing happens. And then as soon as we give up, it...

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They who already won

My friend Kevin Allen gets a donut and a drink at the local QT convenience store every morning, and has done so for years. Sometimes he writes about his encounters there, and they never fail to...

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God multiplies things

Here is another installment in my Tender Mercies article series. Today’s story comes from Diana Johnson, who writes: Leslie, I’m so grateful I met you about 7-8 months before my husband’s stroke....

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By small and simple things

Two Sundays ago I woke up and made Trevan a special birthday breakfast. Well, not incredibly special, just pancakes with whipped cream and strawberries, and scrambled eggs with sausage. But I did bring...

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Why the Sparkly Mountain

My family spent a week pulling a trailer to various places between Mesa, Arizona and Salt Lake City, Utah for spring break when the kids were younger. Oh, I could write volumes on the shenanigans we...

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Providence Moves, Too

Following are notes from my presentation at the ListenU Speakers Series on June 7, 2018. A podcast of the presentation will be released in the future. Providence Moves, Too During a time when my...

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Why choose joy

Today’s amazing share comes from Mindset Mastery Program participant Stephanie Lee (stephanieleeart.com). Worth reading to the end… Hi All, I’m taking a FB fast through the rest of June but HAD to...

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Nathaniel’s Story

Nathaniel Drew joined us for a Genius Bootcamp in 2015 and later sent me this message: “Hey, thank you for your genius Bootcamp. It was an amazing experience. …My life has changed quite a bit. A lot of...

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A public apology to Dave Ramsey

For years I heard about Dave Ramsey and I’m embarrassed to say that (without listening to him myself) I had him pegged as the guy who helps broke people manage their limited supply, while I elevated...

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Immediate Results

I received a fun message, reminding me of how simple it can be to apply the principles for truly immediate results. Check this out: Hi Leslie! I was thinking of you today. I had lost your book in my...

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Be thankful for sandwiches, too

From Jackrabbit Factor, we learn that finding and eating “sandwiches” on the path might not be the ultimate goal, but it can provide sustenance and energy for chasing the next “rabbit”. (Read it for...

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Creative Ways for Teens to Pay for their Phones

The following idea comes from Livia Pewtress (http://learnlivefly.com), shared with permission. (Read the FULL story here). She writes: [There] are a few … things we do to help keep the light and...

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Laura’s Graduation Spotlight

I’m pleased to present Laura da Silva as our newest Mindset Mastery Honors Graduate! It’s been fun watching her go through the Mindset Mastery process, and to see how quickly she recognized the little...

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