From where we stand, things can “appear” to look better off in the distance. The famous saying ‘the grass is always greener on the other side’ is often referred to by people pursuing interests other than the ones they’re currently involved with. However, in reality it’s more like the other famous phrase that…
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“Real heroes are all around us. They face challenges with fear and grace.” Our special guest today on the Strong By Design podcast show is the embodiment of selflessness, courage, faith, and inspiration. “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” (Maya Angelou)…
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What is passion? And are you living a passion filled life? For our team here at Critical Bench we define passion this way… Passion is a deep love of who we are, what we do and who we serve. It is one of our 7 core values that guides us, leads us and creates the…
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Is all of the worry, tension and stress of life festering inside your body? How do we manage our emotional state from one day to the next? Without establishing healthy outlets to rid yourself of the anxiety of life you will spend your time treading water and fighting for air. Never happy, never content. Today…
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Baptism does not bring salvation. So then, why do believers in Jesus Christ as the Son of God get baptized? The concept of baptism seems so simple, get dunked under water by a church pastor and recognize Jesus as your Lord and Savior. But there are so many differing beliefs about ‘why’ we should…
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Certainly, you’ve seen or heard this famous Mark Twain quote before: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast show exemplifies this statement as good as any human being I’ve ever known or read about. …
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Overcoming the victim mindset begins with you and some accountability. If you see yourself as someone who does not have control over their own life, that everyone is responsible for your feelings, actions and results, then you are suffering from the victim mentality. Your actions can absolutely dictate what does or does not happen to…
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How bad do you want to [fill in the blank]? To lose weight perhaps, build muscle or just feel better in your own skin? Listen, we are all busy people, and we all want to look and feel our best. But life is moving at 1,000 miles per hour every single day with limited time…
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Above all other things, people ultimately want to find peace in this life. Things often feel out of our control regardless of how much effort or thought we apply. So, in this uncertain, fast pace grind we call life, where do we turn for peace, love and truth? To technology? What about high-priced objects? How…
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Most men today are struggling, grappling for their identity. What or Who is “the standard” for being a real man? What does a good human being look like, a good husband and father… someone we all aspire to be? In this life of imperfection, sin, poor choices and self-doubt, there is only one man…
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