Slow Readers Can Still Win The Race!

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I’ve often heard the statement that, “Leaders are Readers!” Your best chance for success is reading. Learn to earn. Read to succeed.

Initially that thought paralyzed me because it brought back memories of when I was in 2nd Grade. Every day I would have to go off to a special classroom for an hour. This classroom was for all the “slow readers” and it felt like I had a big “L” (loser) stamped on my forehead. Every day we “slow reader students” would be forced to read out loud to each other. I would stumble over even the simplest of words. I always thought, “Wouldn’t it be nice to be as intelligent as the rest of my class, the normal readers!”
By the end of that year, I had caught up and no longer had to visit the “special readers” room. However, the memory of that event has kind of stuck with me. This many years later…..I still don’t like to read in front of an audience, so I try to memorize or paraphrase most of my speeches (tee-hee)!

If “Leaders are Readers” are you and I dedicated to being life-long students?
1) Am I in God’s Word everyday?
2) How many books did you read last year?
3) How much TV time are you willing to convert to study time?
4) Will you read at least 20 minutes everyday?
5) Will you write at least 20 minutes everyday, begin to clarify your thoughts and ideas in writing?
>>>TAKING ACTION>>>“Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22)
Choose at least one action you can take to become a better life-long student.

Write it down, commit to it, and start today!

To My Dad and Mom, For Always Believing In Me...

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Bob & Ethel Harrington of Clear Lake, Iowa
They were married for 57 years when Dad passed on in August of 2005.

My parents have been “The Wind Beneath My Wings” my whole life. From the time I was a small child I had a sign on my bedroom door that read, “Her Royal Majesty Ga-Ga-Goo”. I begged Dad to take it down when I was in High School, but he insisted it would remain on my bedroom door until I got married. So that sign was finally removed on Oct.4, 1975 when Scott & I got married!

Even though I wasn’t there when Dad removed it from my door, I was fairly certain there would be tears in his eyes! Now with adult children of my own, I’ve cried a few good bye tears (Sheri’s Wedding & Willem to Acting College) and can sympathize with Dad’s pain that day!

I thank God that I have had two parents that have taught me what unconditional love really is. They have supported me with every decision I have made and given me the freedom to fail, without judgment. Their words of praise have been like sweet music, always playing in my mind.

It was a huge loss when Dad went to heaven 3 years ago, I still think of him almost every day! His favorite quote was, “Family is about Love & Teamwork”. He truly lived by it with every breath he took.

Many of you have met my Mother at a Focus Training, a No-Tox Party or visiting our home. You all comment on how fun she is! She’s the best friend most people only dream of having! I can share all my victories and defeats with her, without fear of judgment! Her attitude toward defeat is always, “Pam, it will be OK….I know you can do this, you can concur any mountain!” She has passed that same message onto her Grandchildren and her Great-Grandchildren! What an example for us all to follow!

Thanks Mom & Dad…………

Today's Prayer:Dear God,
Please heal my relationship with my parents.
Whether they’re on Earth
or have passed beyond the veil of death.
May only love remain between us.
May I not be broken by their weaknesses,
but may I be strengthened by their stengths.
May they be at peace,
and so may I.
Help me to forgive them,
and please forgive me.
Amen

Dance Like No One Is Watching...

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Fellow Moms-

You too have probably learned many things via your children. Ours are now young adults and I’m always blessed by our special time together!

Most weeks we have a little quality time with our son Willem and his girlfriend Stephanie. Scott and I cherish these family nights, popcorn and a movie.

Willem & Stephanie are a joy to be around. Often they will break out and swing dance in our kitchen, they don’t even need music playing! The smile on their faces seem to say, “I trust you will not judge my dance steps, only enjoy this moment!”

Recently it occurred to me that this is the way God wants me to dance through life. As long as my eyes are locked on His, I dance and He smiles.

It is not my perfect performance that captures His attention. Rather my complete dependence on Him. He then whispers, “Hold on to Me and what I say about you,” He says. “For my words are the truth of who you are and the essence of what you were created to be.” I then imagine Him pausing and, with tears in His eyes and a crack in His voice, He adds, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32).

His truth frees us from the chains of doubt and despair.

His truth frees us from feeling too unable and inadequate to try.

I want to be a woman who says yes to God.

I want to dance (live) like no one is watching, without fear of judgment!

Today's Prayer:Dear God,
Please expand my constricted mind.
Open my clouded eyes that I might see.
Do not allow me to escape my good.
Help me not to miss my life.
Prepare my heart for better things.
Amen

Women & Their Family Finances…

Pam's Page 3 - "Finances"Empowering women involves giving them the opportunity to control their own destiny, our home-based business does that. She may build this business with or without her husbands participation. However, true empowerment requires unburdened freedom that can only be granted by the family.

This begins when she sits down with her family and shares her reason for joining. It could be that she wants to help with the family finances. Maybe she wants to improve her self-esteem by accomplishing something outside the home. Perhaps there is a specific goal in mind, like a private education, a special family vacation or a new wide-screen television. Maybe she’s tired of working in a dead-end job and wants the ability to fire her boss. Whatever the individual goal, the main purpose of the initial discussion is to clearly communicate that her motivation is to help the family!

Then we need to begin our calendar planning by blocking out time for family, before planning business events. Nothing is more important than family. There will always be plenty of time available to build a wonderful business – a business that empowers everyone.
Today's Nugget:
*Book “Smart Women Finish Rich” by David Bach
In this valuable course you’ll learn that it’s not how much you earn that matters – but what you do with the money you work so hard for.

>>>TAKING ACTION>>>“Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22)
Choose at least one action you can take to better communicate your goals to your family.

Write it down, commit to it, and start today!

Lead From The Heart…..

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It seems like the older I get, the more I’d love to control everything and every body around me. If the world would only do “what I want” (tee-hee)!

When I can't control everything around me, everything around me seems to be a reminder of just how in control God is. He plants special lady’s in my life, and teaches me through them!
Leadership isn’t just getting others to follow you. A true leader focuses on the people in their team, and how to best encourage each individual to reach their fullest potential. A true leader leads from the heart. Today's Nugget:*Book “Developing the Leaders Around You” by John Maxwell
The key to surrounding yourself with other leaders is to find the best people you can, then develop them into the best leaders they can be. Great leaders produce other leaders.

>>>TAKING ACTION>>>“Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22)
Choose at least one action you can take to have a true leaders heart and bring out the best in others.

Write it down, commit to it, and start today!

Aging Gracefully???

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There’s a certain amount of peace that comes with getting older. I realize this as I am in my early fifties (yikes!). After so many years of aspiring to unattainable ideals, I have finally learned to let go and relax. “Letting go” doesn’t mean that I’ve stopped caring about my face, my hair, or my body. I still care, but I am more realistic about my expectations of myself. I am (finally) comfortable in my skin – and it is such a relief. Now my energy is focused on creating a new ideal, a new reality, and a new aspiration for myself – and that is the essence of why I started this Blog.
Too many women of my generation feel bad about the fact that they’re no longer young. These women are so caught up in the negative that they don’t have any energy left to focus on the positive.

I’m excited to share the good news, it’s never to late to make a commitment to yourself. I am still learning ways to better myself, and I hope to continue learning for the rest of my life.

Today's Nugget:
*Book “Living Beauty” by Bobbi Brown
Looking for tips that have helped women look and feel their best? In this book you will learn from experts – dermatologists, hairdressers, trainers, nutritionists, stylists, doctors, and many more – plus advice from dozens of amazing, beautiful women we admire!

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
May my spirit be reborn,
that I might be a better person.
I give You my shame
over whom I have sometimes been,
and my hopes for whom I wish to be.
Please receive them both.
Amen

Every Woman Longs To Be Romanced……

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Scott and I have been married for 32 years and have never even contemplated the idea of getting a divorce!

However, we both would admit to thoughts of “murder” (tee-hee)!

It has been an awesome journey of discovery and Scott is still trying to figure me out!
We are still inspired to further exploration of our hearts and the heart of God. I feel so blessed to have a husband that “never gives up.”
All of us are on a journey whether we know it or not. God wants to answer our questions and reawaken the desires of our heart.

We believe that God has set in every human heart the longing for romance. And he speaks to us about Great Romance in so many ways – in songs, in stories, of course in Scripture, and also through the beauty of the earth. Think back to the movies you love. Think of one of the most romantic scenes you can remember, one that made you sigh. Jack with Rose on the bow of the Titanic, his arms around her waist, their first kiss. Edward returning for Eleanor in Sense and Sensibility. Or perhaps you have a favorite love song.

When you love someone, you want to please them. You want to do things they want to do. Our life becomes less about self.

Today's Nugget:
*Book “Captivating, Unveiling the Mystery of a Women’s Soul” by John & Stasi Eldredge
Every little girl is asking one core question: “Am I lovely? Do you delight in me?” How that question was answered in your youth has shaped you into the women you are today.

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Please take away from me
the pain of my past.
Remove the arrows
that have pierced my heart,
and heal my open wounds.
Amen

The World Is My Classroom……

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We’ve all had a female friend or mentor that has deeply touched our life. One of mine has been Corrie Ten Boom. A spellbinding account of her life has been told in the best seller, THE HIDING PLACE.
I thought I’d turn the topic back to you…..my amazing friends. Why don’t you post a comment today, sharing a female friend that has touched your life and why!

Today’s Nugget:*Book – “Tramp For The Lord” by Corrie Ten Boom
The school of life offers some difficult courses, but it is in the difficult class that one learns the most – especially when your teacher is the Lord Jesus Himself.

Today’s Prayer:Dear God,
May I be worthy
of an honored role
in the lives of those
who are younger than I.
Show me how
to use Your gifts well,
and how to pass them on.
Amen

Wrong Thinking Can Keep You From God's Best…

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Hello Dear Friends-

Several years ago a women asked me about the belief and vision I had for our home-based business. "Explain that vision to me. Why do you still have belief in that opportunity, even though many have failed?" she questioned.I will never forget that conversation as long as I live. I was not prepared with a noteworthy answer, because my own belief level was luke-warm! I hesitated and then rambled a rather feeble reply.

The truth was I had assumed that I’d already peaked, I’d reached limits in my life, that I would never be more successful. I’ll never achieve significance, do something meaningful, or enjoy the good things in life that I’ve seen others enjoy.And I promised myself afterwards that it would never happen again. I would enlarge my vision and begin to live up to my full potential, with Gods help.I started looking at life through eyes of faith, seeing myself rising to new levels. Seeing our business taking off. Seeing our family prospering. Seeing our dreams coming to pass.

Today's Nugget:
*Book- “Your Best Life Now” by Joel Osteen
To conceive it, you must have an image on the inside of the life you want to live on the outside. This image has to become a part of you, in your thoughts, your conversation, deep down in your subconscious mind, in your actions, in every part of your being!

>>>TAKING ACTION>>>“Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22)Choose at least one action you can take to enlarge your vision and begin to live up to your full potential, with Gods help.

Write it down, commit to it, and start today!

Love Of A Daughter...

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Since I started my Blog because of our daughter's encouragement, I will start this topic exposing my heart as her Mother.

Even though she is a mother of two little girls and has a baby boy due this August…..she will always be “our little girl.”

Sheri is an author, speaker, and inspirational soloist. She was Miss Iowa 1997 and has since spoken before hundreds of schools, churches, business, youth, and pro-family organizations across the country.Click here to visit her site - Sheri Prescott Ministries
Click here to visit her Blog -Purely His
Though many miles may separate any of us from our children, the light of our love will always shine upon them!

Today’s Nugget:*Book “How To Be A Super Model” by Sheri Prescott (our daughter)
Our Heavenly Father is the Potter and we are the clay. He has a vision and purpose for our lives. Day by day he molds and shapes us into something more magnificent……

Today’s Prayer:Dear God,
Please take care of my precious child
as her path now leads her away from me.
May angels surround her,
and may she find her way.
May my love for her
be as a light that surrounds her,
for all her living days.
Amen.

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