Category Archives: personal development

Do what makes your soul come alive

Many people confuse self-love for arrogance. However, they couldn’t be further from the truth. Self-love is the acknowledgment that God madd you in His image and that He loves you…. And if God loves you, then it’s ok to “love” yourself too. If He cares for you, then it’s ok to care for yourself too.Continue reading “Do what makes your soul come alive”

Live your values

Something for you to think about…. 🤔💭💡 – For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. James 2:26 ESV – Share this with someone who could benefit from hearing it. 🤜💥🤛 Unapologetically yours, John Eli

What I’m learning from Angry Birds, public outbursts, and church people

My initial reaction was nausea… then the nausea was followed by deep sorrow…. My heart hurt for this young man. I’m almost sure that he was completely blind-sighted by the backlash caused by his shirt. I’m positive that all he wanted to do was share the gospel. Instead, he was tar and feathered by two bitter crows.

Who & what are you commited to becoming?

Some questions rightfully deserve an answer…. This is one of them. – There is no need to allow others to dictate your outcome in life when you hold the key to setting your own course. – Set aside a time, today, to gain clarity over who and what you are becoming. – Ask yourself, “WhatContinue reading “Who & what are you commited to becoming?”

You have purpose

– The mere fact that God is breathing life into your soul, at this very moment, bears witness to the fact that you are meant to be alive and that you have an assignment to fulfill. – It’s easy to allow doubt and activity to distract you from your calling. Nevertheless, its just as easyContinue reading “You have purpose”

The best thing that you can work on today is….

– Each day presents us with 24 hours. – How we chose to invest the time allotted to us is completely up to us. – With so many things competing for our attention, it is important to remember to invest in ourselves. – There is no one more more qualified to help you fulfill yourContinue reading “The best thing that you can work on today is….”

John Eli’s bookcase (Jan 2019 edition)

Something that sits high on my list of values is personal development, My favorite way to satisfy my desire to grow is by reading.
This month, I had the privilege of reading/listening to 13 different books. I thought I’d take a quick moment to give you a glance of my January reading list.