Pleasing Everyone Isn’t Success

Pleasing everyone is impossible; pleasing yourself is liberating. -Wilson Alvarez Success is a puzzle with many pieces, but failure often has a clear culprit: trying to please everyone. It’s something many of us struggle with, myself included. This people-pleasing...

Respect Starts with You

The respect you give yourself sets the tone for every relationship. -Wilson Alvarez Introduction: We all want to be respected, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself: do I respect myself? The way you treat yourself sets the standard for how others will treat you....

Do It Right the First Time

The easiest way to avoid redoing is to start with excellence. -Wilson Alvarez Introduction: Mistakes are part of life, but some are avoidable. When given a task, you have two options: do it right or do it again. Taking the time to do things properly the first time...

Ask, and It Might Be Yours

Asking is the first step toward the life you want. -Wilson Alvarez Introduction: How many times have you held back from asking for something you wanted? Fear of rejection, insecurity, or overthinking can stop us from speaking up. But here’s the thing: the answer is...

Change Starts Within

You can’t force change, but you can inspire it by leading yourself.” -Wilson Alvarez Introduction: We’ve all been there—wishing someone would change their ways or see things our way. But here’s the truth: you can’t change others. It’s not just ineffective; it’s also...

Not the End Yet

Every storm leaves behind the seeds of new beginnings. -Wilson Alvarez "It’s Not Over Until It’s Right" Introduction: Life has its ups and downs. Sometimes, things feel overwhelming, and it seems like there’s no way out. But if you hold on, you’ll see that every...

The Road to Success is Always Under Construction

Success is a road under construction; every detour builds strength and resilience. -Wilson Alvarez Success is something you achieve with determination, persistence, and hard work. If you've ever set and reached a significant goal, you know the effort it takes to get...

Today is Your Day!

Every sunrise brings a chance to start anew—today is yours to seize. -Wilson Alvarez Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? It’s easy to get stuck in a routine that leaves you stressed, anxious, and drained. Many of us go through the same motions each day—work, dinner,...

Your Positive Action + Positive Thinking = Success

Success isn’t just a dream; it’s a combination of positive thoughts and purposeful actions. -Wilson Alvarez Are you struggling with life lately? When hardships linger, it’s easy to lose positivity and feel weighed down by negative thoughts. Everyone faces these...

Be a Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud

Your kindness is the rainbow that shines brightest in someone’s darkest cloud. -Wilson Alvarez "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." – Maya Angelou As you go through your day, take a moment to notice the people around you. We interact with so many people...

Using Faith to Break Out of Loneliness

Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Loneliness is the feeling of isolation from people, groups, and environments. Chances are at some point in your life you have felt lonely. Or, you feel that way right now. The first thing to know is...

Finding Patience During Difficult Times

Proverbs 14:29 – “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” Difficult times tend to lead to the feeling of anxiousness, stress, and anger. Have you ever been going through a difficult time in life and made a bad...

Forgiving Others

Luke 17:3-4 – So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.” Forgiveness is...

Expect the Unexpected

Matthew 24:1-51 – Jesus left the temple and was going away when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will...

Standing Strong in Your Faith

Ephesians 6:11 – “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” As a Christian, you are often confronted with non-believers saying things that could make you doubt your faith. Sometimes you might feel like you...

Finding Your Strength

Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Everyone experiences difficult obstacles in life. Some might last longer than others and some are easier to solve. Issues with health, family, work, finances and marriage are the most...

Easter: History and Holiday Symbols

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There is numerous scripture in the bible detailing the resurrection. The scriptures noted below provides valuable insight into the situation surrounding Jesus’ resurrection. Luke 23:44-47 – “It was now about noon,...

Following the Right Path

Proverbs 3:6 – “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Are you walking on the right path? Many Christians ask themselves this important question frequently. The questioning often happens when someone realizes their decisions have...

Spring: A Time for Renewal

Isaiah 40:30-31 - “Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.” The...

Powering Through Difficult Times

Exodus 15:2 – “The Lord is my strength and my son; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him – my father’s God, and I will exalt him!” Everyone experiences difficulty throughout their lifetime. It is during these times that we become stronger and...