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What is Beauty – External or Internal?

by Marlon on October 20, 2010

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What is More Appealing – External or Internal Beauty?

“Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.”   Proverbs 31:30

What is Beauty? Inside or Outside?

What is Beauty? Inside or Outside?

The magazine covers promote beauty!

You know what I’m talking about…  The air-brushed model looks “perfect” with the right makeup, the right lighting, the right clothes, and the right pose.

Recently, I was walking through an airport terminal towards my gate and I saw the bookstore with the magazine rack.  As I briefly scanned the magazines, looking at the models on the covers, I asked myself, “Who defines beauty?”

Isn’t it amazing that our society has been programmed to think that being thin is one of the characteristics for beauty.  And that’s why we have so many young girls starving themselves to fit into some imaginary definition.

True beauty is not from the exterior.  Rather, true beauty is from within.

Have you ever met someone who is physically attractive and after speaking with this person, his or her looks diminish because their attitude / personality is so mean and negative.

I know I have.

And what about someone who does not have the physique of the magazine model but after you share a conversation with this person, he or she looks better because his or her positive personality is so refreshing.

I know I have.

God wants us to shine our beauty from within.  Make it your mission to brighten other people’s lives with your inner beauty!

Share your insights and feedback by posting your comments below…

Questions of Reflection

How do you define “Beauty”?

After you get to know someone, do they look different to you?  Why is this?

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Are You Speaking Life or Death?

by Marlon on October 13, 2010

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Are You Speaking Life or Death?

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love it will eat its fruit.”       Proverbs 18:21

Your Words have Power!

Your Words have Power!

If a tape recorder was attached to you and your words were recorded for an entire week, 7 full days, every second of the 168 hours, what would be revealed?

Do you think your words would be mostly positive or negative?

We live in such a negative society where it can feel like negativity is the norm.

Can you relate?

I’m sure you can.

Remember this:  Regardless of what’s happening all around us, we still have a choice as to how we will live.

Yes, you read it correctly… “Regardless of what’s happening all around us, we still have a choice as to how we will live.”

Words are power.

God created the entire world and everything in it by speaking things into existence.

My prayer is that you will realize just how powerful your words are because they become self-fulfilling prophecies.

It’s true!  What we say makes a difference!

Accept this challenge!  For the next 24 hours, only speak positive and uplifting words.

Can you do it?  What do you think?

Take the challenge and let’s see what happens.  If you slip by saying something negative, no problem.  Just keep a log of all the negative words, statements and phrases so you can see how well you did at the end of this 24-hour challenge.  This will be an eye-opening experience.  Speak positivity and see how your life transforms.

We welcome your insights and feedback to these questions.  Do share your feedback.

Questions of Reflection

How important are the words that you speak?  Do explain.

What can you do to speak more positive and uplifting words?

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The “Inspire Your Family” Seminar on June 19th

June 17, 2010

Are you and your family living with purpose? Are you maximizing your true potential? Does your family have hope and clear direction for the future? All of us can benefit from learning specific strategies for being our BEST. With all that is going in today’s society, it’s definitely important to apply leadership principles that make [...]

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What Do I Truly Want Out of Life?

March 23, 2010

What Do I Truly Want Out of Life? Do you know? If you ask 100 people this question, most will say either, “I don’t know” or “More money and time.” But neither answer is empowering. The first answer, “I don’t know” indicates that people rarely reflect upon what they TRULY want.  Rather, they are focusing [...]

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Am I Living With Passion?

March 19, 2010

Am I Living With Passion? Are you? When the alarm clock goes off in the morning, do you jump out of bed with a huge smile on your face?  Or when the alarm clock goes off, do you hit the snooze button, wishing you had more time to sleep? How do you start your day? [...]

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Am I Still Dreaming?

March 18, 2010

Am I Still Dreaming? Are you? Isn’t it interesting how children dream BIG dreams when they’re young? But unfortunately for many, as they grow up, they stop dreaming and just settle for what life has to offer. It’s sad but so true! Why is this? What allows a child, full of hope and anticipation for [...]

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Do You Understand How Blessed You Really Are?

March 17, 2010

Do You Understand How Blessed You Really Are? Do you REALLY understand how blessed you are? Think about it… Here you are reading this message from a computer that you have access to.  You have eyesight to “see” and read this message. You are wearing comfortable clothes and can easily get a glass of clean [...]

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Am I Treating Others As I Would Have Them Treat Me?

March 16, 2010

Am I Treating Others As I Would Have Them Treat Me? Are you? When a person walks into a room, do you pre-judge that person based on whether the person is male or female, short or tall, black or white?  Do their clothes influence your perception towards them? We all pre-judge to a certain degree. [...]

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If You Only Had 7 Days to Live, What Would You Do?

March 15, 2010

If You Only Had 7 Days to Live, What Would You Do? Think about it!…  The doctor walks back into the room with your test results.  He looks you in the eyes and says, “I’ve got some bad news.”  You’re shocked and nervous because you have no idea as to what he’s going to share.  [...]

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Why Am I The Way I Am?

March 12, 2010

Why Am I The Way I Am? Why? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I the way I am?” There was a time in my life when I did not like who I was.  I was very insecure.  I remember when I was a young child, trying to wash my skin away while taking [...]

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