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Your Worth is a Gift!

by: Michael Layne

05/12/2023

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Scripture:

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.-Ephesians 2:8-10

Encouragement:

As Christians, it can be easy to forget our true identity and worth as beloved children of God. We may feel weighed down by past experiences, guilty thoughts, or fear

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Embrace Your True Identity

by: Dr. Michael Layne

05/03/2023

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Scripture: 

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! -1 John 3:1

Encouragement:

We are all born as children of God, and it’s by believing this truth that we learn our true identity. Your true identity is far greater than the world says it should be. We are not what society tells us we must become or look like to be accepted. As children of God, we have an incredible destiny and purpose that only He c

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The Key To Your Success Starts With Resilience

by: Michael Layne

04/26/2023

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Resilience is a critical component of success. Without it, you would never be able to overcome the challenges and setbacks life inevitably throws your way. Of course, everyone faces difficulties and obstacles, but how you deal with them determines whether you'll succeed.

 

Many factors contribute to resilience, including having a positive outlook, a support network of family and friends, and a sense of control over your life. But one of the most important is simply picking y

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Finding Time Just For You

by: Michael Layne

04/20/2023

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 Dear Reader.

Life is filled with difficulties and situations that pull us in different directions.  This week, I will give you some tips to help you navigate life and its inconsistencies.  Please enjoy the read, and let me know how it’s going.

 How often have you considered doing something you'd like to do but realized you don't have time for it? How often does a week pass by, and you do not have a minute to yourself? Not even a minute to do anything you want to do for your

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This Former Coffee Hawker Says You're Not Thinking Big Enough

by: Michael Layne

04/15/2023

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Dear Reader,

You may recall that during the middle of the Pandemic, I authored a book, Born To Win, Bound To Excel, in which I talk about the Dream Factor.  The ability to look beyond the issues and begin to think big so you can accomplish big things in your ife.

Many of you also remember when I had a coffee company on the North side of downtown Greensburg Square.  Today my life is much different from those years, and I begin this column by talking about someone else who wor

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Avoid Burnout

by: Dr. Michael Layne

04/04/2023

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 The burnout phase of life is a difficult one.  Jesus understood this when He would say to His disciples, “Come, let us go to a quiet place.”  Sometimes we need to let things rest, including ourselves.  Hopefully, this article will help.  We’ve all been through a lot over the three years with COVID.

 Burnout is a real and quite damaging condition. Once you suffer from burnout, turning your life around cannot be easy. This is why it is necessary to take steps to try and avoi

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What about the 10 Commandments?

by: Dr. Michael Layne

04/21/2022

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As men multiplied upon the earth, the devil had more room and more hearts to incubate his sinister goals. But God desires to have men focused on Him, ready to establish His counsel upon the earth.

This is why He gave the ten commandments, a guide to help us lead our lives on His terms and void of interference from the world. The commandments are God's open requests to those called by His name and identify with His sovereignty.

How the Commandments Apply in Today's World

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