Albert Schweitzer is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and is known world wide for his service to humanity. Yet, he began life in an ordinary home, with an ordinary family in a small village in the mountains. We might well ask: What made him different? What did he do to have far-reaching impact for
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Mothers Are More Powerful Than Professors
“Are we prepared to defend democratic principles? Of course not.” ~Robert M. Hutchins Robert M. Hutchins said this in 1940! If society was steeped in relativism then, what about now? As a mother, you may ask, “What can I do about it?” The answer is more simple than you may think: create a principle-centered home. According
Getting the Book Through You
Have you ever wondered how to harness the power of great books in your life? In the past, reading a classic might have meant reading for a class in order to pass a test. But now, perhaps you want something different, something that expands and uplifts. So, how can you make the paradigm shift from a
Tools for Reaching Your Potential
“The truth is that you probably have more natural potential than you could use if you lived one hundred lifetimes. Whatever you have accomplished up until now is only a small fraction of what is truly possible for you.” ~Brian Tracy As moms, we often focus far more on just getting through the day rather
The Types of People In Hell
“When we are not who we should be, we become shadows of ourselves. We are not real. We are not the real person we were meant to be when we’re petty,…jealous,…aggressive,…ruled by our passions and prideful. That is not who we really are.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher On life’s journey, we may stumble into traps without realizing
The Two Great Laws
“Love is not simply giving; it is judicious giving and judicious withholding as well. It is judicious praising and judicious criticizing. It is judicious arguing, struggling, confronting, urging, pushing and pulling in addition to comforting. It is leadership.” ~M. Scott Peck If, as mothers, we want to be leaders to our children, we must not
Mission Driven Stories-Shinichi Suzuki
At the age of 17, Shinichi Suzuki innocently hit the keys of a typewriter in an office at his father’s violin factory. The owner of the typewriter entered the room and asked if he was pressing the keys without paper. Suzuki quickly denied his actions, saying he was just looking at the typewriter. At
The 7 Laws of Life Mission
“Does everyone have a mission? Yes, if they want one. God will always use us if we want Him to.”~Audrey Rindlisbacher If everyone has mission, then how do they set about discovering it? What does life mission really look like? And how do we ensure that the mission work we do will positively effect others–ourselves and our families
How to Discover Your Life Mission
What do Albert Schweitzer, Mother Theresa, and David Green all have in common? They all began their life mission the same way! Yep! No matter the time, place or culture you live in, life mission ALWAYS starts in a very similar way. Why? Because in order to take the steps necessary to find and fulfill
Does God Exist? What I Learned Watching Debates
In a world full of conflicting voices, IMAGINE youth who clearly discern truth. IMAGINE youth who can powerfully articulate the evidence of their faith. IMAGINE youth who can stand up and lead others to believe in God. So, what is the key? Help them gain evidence for faith by teaching them to find and live true
The 3 Keys of Clear Thinking
As mothers, we are often faced with difficult decisions. We want to move forward with clarity and confidence. But sometimes it feels as though all we DO is make decisions – who is washing the dishes; which schools should we choose; how can we inspire our kids! It can quickly become overwhelming! In this episode,
Intro to Principles III: Principles
How can you know if you’ve really found a true principle, or if it’s just an opinion? Put it to the test: Does it have the 12 Characteristics of a True Principle? Now that you have a better understanding of Natural Law and First Principles from part 1 and 2 of this 3-part series on
Intro to Principles II: First Principles
Now that you’ve learned about Natural Law in part 1 of this 3-part series, how do you start discerning principles that you can apply to your life, enabling you access the power of Natural Law? The answer: First Principles. “First principles have been written by the finger of God on the very hearts of men.” ~Thomas
Intro to Principles I: Natural Law
In this chaotic world of “your truth and my truth,” are you looking for an ANCHOR for you and your family? Steven Covey said, “The internalization of correct PRINCIPLES is the foundation upon which enduring happiness and success are based.” You’re probably familiar with the idea of principles but it may seem like an
Kickstart Your Self-Discovery!
As Mission Driven Moms, it is CRITICAL that we engage in regular self-discovery and gain a clear understanding of who we are and the gifts we bring to our mission work. As you learn new things about yourself, your confidence will grow and you’ll gain greater insight into how to begin developing your unique talents.