As we stand up to pursue our dreams, there are times when it will look and feel like it will never happen. Many things will send us the message that it is hopeless and its never going to work out. These messages can come from the voices of past mistakes, people close to us, our status in life whether social or financial, or just simply our own stinking thinking. We must not allow those voices to impede our progress. We must push through it all. The most important voice is the one that told us that we could do it in the first place. We know that voice, it is the real us. We must not allow that voice to be silenced by the others. Push through my friends. For most of us, it’s only half time. Remember this too, that the most important thing about life, is not about how you started or where you are right now, but how you finish. As a coach in athletics, I would always end practice with some kind of running for my young athletes. When they would line up for their last running drill, I would always say to them, “Finish Strong.” I say the same to you, FINISH STRONG MY FRIENDS!!!

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

He that perseveres makes every difficulty an advancement and every contest a vivtory.

Charles Caleb Colton ( 1780 – 1832 )

Time is the the most valuble investment we can make into someone else. To give someone our real time is to give them a part of our life. Every second of every minute represents a part of our life. Make an investment in the life of those around you. Someone in your circle is starving for some of your time.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote

As every thread of gold is valuable, so is every minute of time.

John Mason (1706 – 1773 )

Me, you, God, and everyone else.

Rhon Johnson

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The family you come from is not as important as the family you’re going to have.

Ring Lardner (1885 -1993 )

What are you wearing on your face?  Is it anger, happiness, or sadness. One of my favorite things to do is to watch people. I’m constantly reading people’s face to see how they respond to things in their in environment, particularly me. Our faces usually tell it all. On the flip side, I have had to learn to put on an inviting face because my face is always stern looking, which has caused some people to avoid me. Many people have approached my wife to get her to mention things to me because they were terrified to do so. So we need to learn to put on an inviting face.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

Of all the thing you wear, your expression is the most importa

Janet Lane

Heard any gossip on  anyone  larely? Bewar you could be next.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

The only time people dislike gossip is when you gossip about them.

WWill Rogers (1879 – 1935 )

It is really simple. Talk to Him and he will respond. Ask Him a question, and He will answer.  Honor Him, and he will honor you. Take that first step, and he will take the next. Not hard,  just a little uncomfortable.

Rh on Johnson

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Power Statement:

He is awaiting our invitation

Rhon Johnson (1966 –        )

I really have a difficult time being around tense people. I’m not talking about people that are just passionate about what they do. But I am talking about up tight people. Being around them for extended periods of time can, if we’ere not careful, begin to stress us out. Are you one of those kind of people? No problem, we don’t have to be uptight. Just remember this when the opportunity presents itself, that nothing is hardly ever as bad as it first seems. Choose to be ready and not so reactive.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

I am in control when I stay ready, but someone or something else is in control when I simply react.

Rhon Johnson ( 1966 –      )

I know, just like me you all have had those days that are just sad. The state that our country is in, our personal finances, and the way some people behave on the job are all contributors. If we are not careful, we will allow those things to tell us what kind of life we are going to have to settle for. Don’t fall for it my friends. We must not allow momentary situations to dictate how things are going to be for the rest of our lives. The good news is that all seasons change, which simply means that we must stand our ground during the springs and falls of life. Besides, how can we understand true joy without first experiencing sorrow.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

The soul would have no rainbow had the eye no tears.

John Vance Cheney ( 1848 – 1922 )

Where will our souls end up? That question depends on the srogest voice with in you. The voice of your flesh and the voice of your spirit all speak. Where our soul ends up is determined by which voice we allow to dictate our life.

Rhon Johnson

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Scipture Reference:

Galations 6: 7-8

Be not deceieved; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. For he that sows to his flesh shall of his flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

Take a deep breath and ask yourselves this question, ‘Am I enjoying my life?’ If the answer is no, then we need to ask ourselves what is the problem. It is not appropriate to say to ourselves that we are going to wait until certain thing in our lives turn around before we can be happy and enjoy our lives. Happiness just doesn’t happen, we have to choose it. We choose it by making better decisions that produce better results and by not allowing the present unpleasant circumstance to cause our spirits to be cast down.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

What we loosely call happiness is more a disposition than an attainment.

Sydney J. Harris ( 1917 – 1986 )