Leading LIFE 

Life is the essence of what we have on Earth. We were created by God, to live and "... in Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28 NIV).

And, with that, we all need clarity for how to live:  to learn, to initiate change or press on for more, to be faith-filled, and to encourage ourselves and others along the way.  Life means many things to many people, but these four things will ignite our purpose, reveal God's will, and allow us the chance to lead our BEST LIFE: 

Learn
Be relentlessly curious. With humility, stay hungry to learn more! Try new things. Be willing to fail as a path to learning. Wisdom will help you lead life with conviction and confidence.  

Initiate
Take charge of your own story and be an advocate for yourself, those you love, and the country you call home. It all starts with being engaged, and taking action. Don't wait for the best timing, the right opportunity or until you feel like you have have all of the answers. Take action. Create the opportunity. Go find the answers! 

be Faith-filled
Anchor yourself in God’s word, and let prayer be your first line of defense, not the last. God has a plan for you. Prioritize time to pray and listen to God for His direction on your future, the future of your loved ones, and the future of your nation. 

Encourage
Focus on what is good, pure, noble, true, right, excellent, admirable, and worthy of praise (Phil. 4:8). Speak life and hope into others - those you know, and the strangers on the street. Lift others up, and let your encouragement pour into the world - everyone needs it!