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The Ongoing Work of Confession
I just read my very old devotional “God Calling” which I have used since the year 2000. In it, I have little notes about events that were significant to me at the time. As I was reading, I noticed a note I wrote in 2006 that talked about having deep concerns because...
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The Impact of Generational Abandonment with Trinity Goedhart
Abandonment is a big issue in many of our lives, and many have experienced it. In fact, my daughter, Lawonna, grew up feeling abandoned by me, and the two of us recently had a candid conversation on a previous episode about that very thing. After that interview, I...
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Overcome Yourself
I've used a line many times in my personal and professional life. It is, "To overcome obstacles, one must overcome themselves." I believe this is a real sign of personal and professional growth. Before I understood this concept, I would get overwhelmed by the...
How To Help Someone Stuck In Silence and Trauma
The issue of trauma and silence is not my expertise, but it is my experience. I have relied heavily on the experts to help and guide me through my challenges with this complex issue. With the help of learning through reading books on this topic, I continue to be...
What Causes People To Go Silent
How do you know your voice is silenced? What causes people to go silent? Think about the environment in your home? Was it safe, kind, and conducive to talk things over, or was it loud, angry, and chaotic? Were you heard or told to shut up? There's a long list of what...
The Dark Side of Silence
There is a dark side to silence that comes when being silent causes us to build strongholds. We think it will protect us. The longer we're silent, the stronger the walls of defense and isolation. Dr. Dobbins says, "Satan builds his strongholds in the secrets of our...
Understanding The Trauma of Silence
We are created for connection, and unhealthy silence creates the opposite, which is isolation. Do you know there is healthy and unhealthy silence? My personal experience of unhealthy silence came from the trauma I experienced. I was disappointed with life, and I lived...
Understanding the Power of Silence
When I think of silence, I think of snow falling outside. This image perfectly describes the feeling of silence. There is something so peaceful about these moments. Everything seems so calm, and a hush falls over the area. Watching it snow always makes me stand in...
Can You Forgive Someone That Hurt You
It may come as a surprise to you, but most times, I don't feel like forgiving. There have been a few horrible hurts, like the abuse inflicted on my children, that I've experienced, and I believed they were not forgivable. I agonized over what was taught to me, which...
The Importance of Forgiveness In Relationships
In relationships, but especially a marriage, forgiveness is necessary regularly. There are little annoyances and big grievances that we have a choice to forgive every day. Sometimes I think the little annoyances are more difficult because they're so daily and can wear...
Is it Necessary to Forgive Yourself
Have you ever heard the verse, "Love your neighbor as yourself?" It's not an easy challenge. What if I told you to "Forgive yourself as you forgive your neighbor." Would you be able to do that? Sometimes, it's easier to forgive others than it is to forgive ourselves....
Is Forgiveness Possible, Relevant, or Necessary
Forgiveness. Is it possible, relevant, or necessary? The resounding answer is YES! Yet all of us struggle with how to forgive and whether others can forgive us. I've read a lot of books, listened to many sermons and songs, and yet I have found there is nothing easy...
How to Move Forward When All You Do is Look Back
Where do you spend most of your time? Do you think about the past or the future? I bet it depends a lot on what you've experienced in your past. A healthy mind can reflect on the past and plan for the future. We can see our past, but we can not see one moment of our...
Learning To Grow After Loss
For everything, there is a season. A time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:3-4). A time to tear down and a time build. A time to weep and a time to laugh. I might add, there is a time to lose and a time to gain. I've lived long enough to know that's also true. Sometimes...
Overcome yourself and you can overcome any obstacle.
Overcome and Lead recounts the powerful stories and essential lessons learned from Anne Beiler’s time as the founder of Auntie Anne’s® Pretzels, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. With no capital, no formal education, and no business plan, Anne launched Auntie Anne’s after a series of tragic life events left her broken traumatized, and in a deep depression. As Anne and her team grew the company, she also grew herself personally and professionally. Learning to overcome her greatest obstacle – herself – is what she calls, her greatest success. And now, she’s sharing the leadership lessons and principles she learned to help you move from feeling overwhelmed and inadequate to empowered and confident.