Category Archives: Life Coach

Speak to Your Mountains ⛰

These tree roots on a mountain top in NH tells me how persistence, determination, and perseverance can give us the victories in life if we do not quit; even when it looks impossible. It’s high time to speak and to face your mountains! Keep believing, stay focused, and move forward no matter what obstacles comeContinue reading “Speak to Your Mountains ⛰”

A Strong Backbone

Most of us have heard the phrase, “get some backbone” or “they have the spine of a jelly fish”. In today’s culture more people than ever get their feelings hurt, or others are too insensitive when they speak. Perhaps its just a lack of respect or maybe you’re caught up in being offended by everythingContinue reading “A Strong Backbone”

A Trailblazer Overcomes Obstacles

I find it amazing how some of the smooth paved roads in the mountains have made our lives so much easier to travel and see such beautiful scenery. It reminds me of how much labor and challenge it was for the early settlers who paved a way chopping down trees and making a small dirtContinue reading “A Trailblazer Overcomes Obstacles”

DEDICATION COUNTS TO WIN

The good things in life, sports, careers, raising a family don’t come easy in this life. For most of us it has taken years to accomplish where you are today and there were many, many sacrifices.It took a lot of dedication, routine and mundane drills of self discipline. Dedication means being committed to a taskContinue reading “DEDICATION COUNTS TO WIN”

This Mountain Shall Be Moved

Climbing or hiking a mountain with rough terrain can become a great challenge. It can be overwhelming and challenging, especially when the weather factors in. Mount Everest last year in 2023 it is recorded that at least 17 people at different times are dead. The most common causes of death on Mount Everest are acuteContinue reading “This Mountain Shall Be Moved”

Another Chapter in the Books

How did 2023 fare for you? Was it a mixture of the good, the bad, or the ugly?Perhaps it was better than expected or you experienced an unusual unexpected loss. I am sorry if you experienced some great loss. In any event the year is almost over and a new chapter will begin in 2024.Continue reading “Another Chapter in the Books”

There is Power in Praise

This year truly has been a challenge and struggle for many, not just a few.Everything is not okay in the world we are living in today. Listening to the lies of ‘pop psychology’ such as I’m okay, you’re okay” will not get you through reality, only unrealistic expectations. King David penned many Psalms when heContinue reading “There is Power in Praise”

Stand up and Face your Fears!

One of the best things I love about sports is I was taught to face my opponent with courage and not to be afraid of them.This is where a coach or mentor comes in to help us with a skill set, even if we are not there yet. We learn how to combat the enemyContinue reading “Stand up and Face your Fears!”

The Battle is The Lord’s

People were afraid of this Philistine Goliath was a giant and very intimidating. He was the guy when you saw him would turn the other way or walk across the street to avoid him. Goliath was a bully and he along with the Philistines hated and despised Israel. I love the Scripture in Romans: “IfContinue reading “The Battle is The Lord’s”

Ironing Out the Wrinkles and the Wounds

Have you ever been in a rush or traveling for an important meeting or event only to find the only blouse or pants you have left has wrinkles or several creases on it? Even worse, there is no iron in the hotel room to flatten out the creases or wrinkles.Some of us look into theContinue reading “Ironing Out the Wrinkles and the Wounds”

When God Appoints-He Anoints

The Lord Equips Us for the Task Have you ever tried to play a sport with the wrong equipment? You can’t play baseball with a football, or play football with a hockey puck. How about trying to build or fix something with the wrong tool? Frustrating isn’t it? When trying to move ahead in lifeContinue reading “When God Appoints-He Anoints”

Moving Forward with Momentum

Staying focused. The year is a little half over and the finish line is just 173 days to go. Whatever, plans, goals, resolutions, personal, family, business, work, spiritually, you set before you keep going and move forward. Progress comes by discipline, persistence, commitment, and sacrifice. Just do it and stop making excuses, you can doContinue reading “Moving Forward with Momentum”

Let Down Your Nets

Go Deeper and Let Down Your Nets! If you want God’s blessing andprosperity we have to listen to what He wants and do it His way. Jesus not only provides our needs, but wants to make us a blessing to others both naturally and spiritually. Read the story below. “One day as Jesus was preachingContinue reading “Let Down Your Nets”

Graduates 🎓

Celebrations for graduates are in full force during this time of year from high school, college, and graduate levels. Congratulations to everyone who have accomplished this goal. Another generation will be born and yes will be labeled one of these terms below:Here are the birth years for each generation:iGen, Gen Z or Centennials: Born 1996Continue reading “Graduates 🎓”

KEEP THE CHANGE

Life is always about change. Whether we realize it or not changes are inevitable. We can change for the better or for the worse. Some of us have a difficult time with change and resist it at every angle. Corporations, churches, education, politicians, board meetings, colleges, sports, etc., “We’ve never did it that way before”Continue reading “KEEP THE CHANGE”

DEDICATION COUNTS

The good things in life, sports, careers, raising a family don’t come easy in this life. For most of you it has taken years to accomplish where you are today and there were many, many sacrifices.It took a lot of dedication and routine and mundane drills of self discipline. Dedication means being committed to aContinue reading “DEDICATION COUNTS”

Choose to Move Forward

Another New Year will be soon upon us and it’s out with the old in with the new! For some of you the challenges of life and the pressures, stresses, have been excruciating, saying, this year cannot end soon enough! For others it was a good year to reflect back on and count your blessings.Continue reading “Choose to Move Forward”

Be Everything God has Called You To Be

God wants you to be and to use you and your personality just as you are. He wants to use your talents and giftings for His purposes and for His glory not yours nor a church. God is to be glorified. Subtle pride and arrogance creeps in when we boast about how great “our ChurchContinue reading “Be Everything God has Called You To Be”

Make The Effort It Will Be Worth It

Now that your career or job is winding down you may be saying to yourself, “I deserve this!” Your plans are to take it easy and relax.To go golfing, fishing, beaches, or to adventure on some dream vacation like Hawaii or Europe. What if God has other plans for your life now that your inContinue reading “Make The Effort It Will Be Worth It”

Listen to Constructive Criticism

If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. Proverbs 15:31 NLT Have you ever met somebody that seems to know it all and always has an answer for everything? They have an “I’m right you’re wrong attitude” or just like to plain argue about anything and everything. That’s rightContinue reading “Listen to Constructive Criticism”

Exceedingly Abundantly

Scenes like this will lower anybody’s blood pressure. This picture was taken on Martha’s Vineyard a few years ago. Im amazed how the Lord desires to bless us beyond what we could ever think or imagine, especially in the small things in life. Life is about taking risks, but you will never know what yourContinue reading “Exceedingly Abundantly”

DAD-Dedicated-Available-Determined

D-DedicatedA-AvailableD-Determined The moment a man becomes a dad (father) when that first child is born, you adopted a child, or became a step dad, etc. life will never be the same! The emotions of love, joy, overflows, yet fear and doubt rises up because of the great responsibility in this life journey to raise thatContinue reading “DAD-Dedicated-Available-Determined”

If the Shoe Fits Wear It

How many times have you heard this phrase in your life time? Most of us can remember when we went to the shoe store and they sized up our feet with that silver and black flat foot measure.Today you’re lucky to see one in a store because dress shoes are not in fashion like itContinue reading “If the Shoe Fits Wear It”

You Were Running the Race so Well, Who or What has Hindered You?…

“You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth”?Galatians 5:7 NASB1995 The month of March reminds me of a time for victory. The darkness of the morning and night are dissipating as the days are now becoming longer. I love daylight and the sunshine especially in the summertime sitting by the beach watchingContinue reading “You Were Running the Race so Well, Who or What has Hindered You?…”

Moving Forward

January is now behind us and there’s only 11 months left to the year! Time always seems to slip away and once it is gone, it is gone. There is no sense to complain or have regrets and failure, but to get back up and move forward to reach your goals. “Brothers and sisters, IContinue reading “Moving Forward”

Your Life is like the Morning Fog

Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone! Life is valuable and ever so precious. It is a gift from God the creator of human beings, the earth, sun, moon, and stars in the galaxies. When we woke up this morning, it becomes a day of purpose and meaningContinue reading “Your Life is like the Morning Fog”

There is Purpose in the Wilderness

Wandering in the wilderness of life is not always Aimless! Like Israel in the book of Exodus we can wander in the wilderness for 40 years grumbling and complaining about the journey. Moses led Israel to the promised land but did not enter himself only to see it from Mount Nebo, even though he wasContinue reading “There is Purpose in the Wilderness”

Changes Begin with You

Too often we make promises to ourselves about making changes in our lives. We can easily make excuses when we fail or do not try to make the changes that are necessary in our lives. Resolutions are a dime a dozen and it is said that approximately 40 percent keep their resolutions. So that meansContinue reading “Changes Begin with You”

What Will 2022 Bring to You?

What will 2022 bring to you? What will the next year bring to you? Opportunities or obstacles? Perhaps both. What have you learned or discovered these past several years ? I reviewed some past New Years post. 2020“Unexpected circumstances, trials and caught off guard”. In 2019:“Don’t pray for an easy life, but pray to beContinue reading “What Will 2022 Bring to You?”

People are Different- People are Unique

The cities in America are booming with such diversity, ethnicity, and culture. I was in Boston yesterday morning in 2018 at a conference in the midst of a Nor’easter that brought a lot of rain. I went to hear of a ministry that reaches people literally in the streets with God’s love. They reach someContinue reading “People are Different- People are Unique”

Be at Home Among the Wise

“If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. ” Proverbs 15:31 NLT Have you ever met somebody that seems to know it all and always has an answer for everything? They have an “I’m right you’re wrong attitude” or just like to plain argue about anything and everything. That’sContinue reading “Be at Home Among the Wise”

Where The Spirit of The Lord is There is Liberty

Freedom is a beautiful thing and privilege, but usually comes with a great price that somebody or others have paid and sacrificed to pave the way for true liberty. Men and women at war fighting for their nation to defend their freedom. Let us look at this subject on a personal level and not asContinue reading “Where The Spirit of The Lord is There is Liberty”

Applying Wisdom

“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, that we may apply wisdom to our hearts.” Psalm 90:12 (NLT) How many went to look for that old favorite bathing suit or shorts (well maybe next weekend with all this rain) only to find disappointment. It doesn’t fit any more, but we tried it on anywayContinue reading “Applying Wisdom”

Mountain Top Experiences are Short Lived

Hiking and mountain climbing are some of the best outdoor events you can experience. There are challenges and risks involved just like everything in life. Wherever there are mountains, usually you will see valleys. The beauty of valleys is the luscious greenery and water at the bottom of most surrounding mountains. I like to hikeContinue reading “Mountain Top Experiences are Short Lived”

Strength & Safety in Numbers

There is Strength and Safety in Numbers! When making important decisions and choices there comes a time to sleep on it, to wait, or discuss with others for wise counsel the plans or decisions about your future. “Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success”.Proverbs 15:22 When we become an island toContinue reading “Strength & Safety in Numbers”