As long as I allow myself to see the beauty surrounding me, my life is enhanced a hundred-fold. Therefore I strive to release any negative thoughts and feelings that can blind me from this beauty.

Beauty abounds in my loved ones and my relationships with them. Each one has its unique beauty, unlike anyone else. I see this beauty in their smile, feel it in their caress, and hear it in their song of life.

They share their beauty in their hopes, dreams, and aspirations. I listen and am lifted as I encourage them. When I feel down, they let their beauty shine through to bring me back up again.

I find beauty in everyday things - a wildflower lifting its bloom through the rocky soil, the puppy that greets me with glee, the crystals of the morning dew, and the soft comfort of my bed at the end day.

Even humdrum routines bring the beauty of their own. When I get something done at work, it is a beautiful thing! When I make a tasty dinner, that is beautiful also, and I thoroughly...

Step 2 in the TRUTH Mindset™ Framework

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." — Psalm 119:105 KJV

Once the Lie is Exposed, Truth Must Take Its Place

In the first step of the TRUTH Mindset™ Framework, we learned to Target the Lie by identifying false beliefs that have been shaping our thoughts, emotions, and actions. But awareness alone will not set us free. A weed pulled up without being replaced leaves empty ground, ready for another seed — possibly another lie — to take root.

That is why the second step is Replace with Scripture — an intentional choice to anchor your mind in the unchanging truth of God’s Word.

Why Scripture is the Only Firm Foundation

The world’s advice often changes with trends, opinions, and feelings. God’s Word never changes. His truth has remained steadfast through every culture, generation, and season of life.

Jesus said in John 17:17: "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."
When we replace the lies we have bel...

How I deal with the world each day largely determines the kind of day I have and the quality of connections I experience. So I make a conscious decision daily to be cheerful. I strive to spread joy.

Because I prefer that people positively affect me, I want to do the same for everyone I come into contact with too. This means managing my mood and ensuring that I stay positive.

However, to have something to share with others, my cup must be full. So I also tend to my joy by engaging in interests that satisfy me. This helps uplift my mood and empowers my approach to life to be filled with joy and passion.

I do my best to both uplift others and be uplifted by individuals I meet. Life is more pleasant when I am in the company of happy people. To boost the spirits of others, I am joyful and spread happiness and positivity among those around me as much as I can.

Today, I promise to put all my effort into releasing joy everywhere I go. I stay on top of my moods so I can consciou...

Many Christian women walk through life weighed down by invisible burdens — assumptions, wounds, memories, and voices from the past that whisper, “You are not enough,” “You will always be stuck,” or “You will never change.” These lies become so familiar that we begin to operate as though they are truth.

But here is the good news: You were not created to live in a lie-locked existence. You were created to live truth-liberated.

The first step in the TRUTH Mindset™ Framework is to Target the Lie — a process of spiritual awakening and mental awareness. Before you can replace, align, or activate truth, you must become aware of what is shaping your thoughts and behavior.

Target the Lies

To target means to pinpoint, to aim directly at something, to bring it into focus. This first step is not about judgment — it is about clarity. To be transformed by the renewing of your mind, you must identify what needs to be renewed.

Ask yourself:

• What lie am I believing about myself, my wort

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You cannot talk about independence in life without mentioning financial freedom. Becoming an adult comes with many responsibilities, not the least of which is making your own money and learning to provide for yourself appropriately.

Learning how to budget your money is also essential. As you enter adulthood, learning to budget and pay your bills every month on time will allow you to build strong credit.

And just about every major purchase you will make will look to your credit score and credit report as representative of how consistently you pay your bills and utilize your available credit.

Here are five ways to grow your financial independence:

1. Learn to live within your means. What this means is, do not spend all the money you make. When you bring home your paycheck, you will have bills that you must pay first to make sure you are on time. After that, you can decide what to do with the rest.
2. Learn to create a realistic budget and stick to it. By utilizing a budget, you
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Life can be overwhelming. Work is busy. My home life is hectic. And my social calendar is full. So I make conscious decisions to schedule free time to engage in activities that fulfill me.

I understand that I am the only one responsible for ensuring I do things that bring me joy. It may be spending time with my husband, going out with my friends, playing a game with my child, or just having some “me” time.

The more joy I experience, the better prepared I am to make it through the challenging moments in life.

I attempt to end my days by engaging in activities that bring me comfort and solace. I often read a book, paint a picture, or watch an old movie to relax. I might call my parents or a close friend.

I take part in actions that make me smile or laugh. I am excited and happy to spend time doing my favorite things. I know I am blessed.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. How much spare time do I have daily, on average?
2. When was the last time I spent my time doing somethi
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“You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.” – Brian Tracy

Ladies, have you ever found yourself juggling doubt, fear, and insecurity—and deep down, you knew the thoughts swirling around in your mind did not align with God’s Word?

You are not the only one.

As Christian women, we often face internal battles that no one else sees. But the enemy’s most effective weapon is subtle: a lie believed as truth. That is why we must learn to recognize, confront, and replace those lies with the unshakable Word of God and develop a Truth Mindset.

That is where the T.R.U.T.H.™ Mindset Coaching comes in!

T – Target the Lie (Awareness)

Life Coaching breakthroughs begin with awareness. You cannot overcome what you will not confront.

Ask yourself:

• What am I believing right now that is keeping me stuck?

• What thought plays on repeat that cause

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One of the most challenging aspects of independence is that many people today fear it. They fear to be in control of their own life because that means that you cannot place blame - for anything - on anyone but yourself: scary prospect, that.

But society today has a confused outlook on what independence truly is. Freedom is not about you hardening yourself, suppressing who you are, and never letting anyone help you. Surprised?

Dependence and independence are pretty misunderstood.

• Independent does not mean you are narcissistic and anti-social, overly-driven and aggressive.
• Dependence does not mean you are weak, spineless, or cannot do anything for yourself.

First of all, society hints that depending on anyone is a sign of weakness. Anytime you get involved with another, and you begin to feel as if you can rely on them (a significant definition of dependence), others may make you feel as if you are doing something wrong.

This is not the case. But if you listen to that l...

The most beautiful and enjoyable things can be the simplest. While many others pursue enjoyment and pleasure in luxuries, I can find enjoyment in everyday things.

Something as simple as a tree, flower, laughing child, or song can be immensely enjoyable on many levels. Fortunately, these beautiful things are all around me. I only need to open my eyes and pay attention.

Even in troubling times, there are simple experiences to be enjoyed.

I live a peaceful, easy life. This allows me to see and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. It is more than just a choice. It is a lifestyle.

 I am constantly simplifying my life.

Many people spend precious time and energy chasing after extravagances. I know better. I choose to take advantage of the simple enjoyments to be found in life.

I reject those things that are unnecessarily complex. My ability to perceive is the only limit to my joy and pleasure. Yet, it is a generous limit as I am a highly perceptive person.

Today, I seek ...

Relying on others to shape who we are is the basis of codependence. It is, in effect, creating our feelings and behaviors around something external, rather than figuring out for ourselves what our feelings and behaviors should be and how they should look.

“Independence is happiness.” Susan B. Anthony

Autonomy, or true independence, is the ability to make decisions based on what you have learned about the world, your experiences, perceptions, and feelings, and how you interact with the world. Independence is empowering. Codependence is stifling.

Here are five practical ways to become less codependent and grow your valuable independence:

1.  Get to know who you are inside.

There are so many approaches to do this. One is to begin journaling your thoughts and feelings about your daily activities. Then ask yourself, “Is that the truth?” and “Is that how I feel about it?” Many times, upon reflection, we find that we have simply been parroting someone else’s feelings or tho...