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Attitude Check

Shaun Bradford

Attitude check!

The quote “Your attitude determines your altitude,” by Stephen R. Covey, was the quote Pastor Charles Hinton used in today’s sermon – Renewing Your Mind (Ephesians 4:23— “to be made new in the attitude of your minds.”).

One of Pastor Charles’ key takeaways was—the right attitude provides momentum for elevation. We cannot rise higher or reach other altitudes if our attitude is not properly aligned with God. He gave the example of a car being out of alignment. The car will still go, but it will continue veering off course until the alignment is fixed.

Is your attitude aligned with God?

Is it….

faith-filled? (As in mustard seed size faith).

committed to being obedient to God?

intentional about spiritual growth?

Those are only a few questions to ask yourself. Only you and God know the areas where true work is needed.

I pray you’re having a wonderful Sunday thus far. Please enjoy the rest of your day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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It’s 2:00 AM: I’m Up And Feel Like Writing

Shaun Bradford

Hello!

How are you?

I pray you’re doing well.

This year has started off a bit differently than most years in the past. I know we’re only eleven days in, but it seems as if my life’s on silent mode. I haven’t been talking as much nor engaging with people outside my tiny circle. Nothing’s wrong, that I’m aware of. I just don’t have the desire to do so.

I will say that after spending the last few days of the year with my sisters, their families, and my two, I realize I’m in a completely different phase of life than everyone else. I’m in some sort of awkward solo phase—grown kids and no spouse/significant other. It reminds me of what we used to call the librarian phase. I refuse to say spinster. 😂

A few days ago, I spent the day with my elder friend, Ms. Ray, and one of her friends (both in their 80s and widows), and they were talking to me as if we were at the same stage of life. Ms. Ray wants me to join the local VFW (a veterans’ organization), and I keep thinking I’m not old enough yet. The VFW is for people at least 10 years older than me. Right?!

Anyhoo…

Just felt like sharing a bit of my world with you. Plus, I’m wide awake and don’t feel like doing anything productive, which is a whole-nother story. I’ve actually been working on a few projects, so maybe silence is warranted at this time. Hmmm…

Well, I’ll end here before I start rambling. Smile. Just felt like writing. Actually, I feel like talking, but who wants to talk at 2:00 AM in the morning besides me? I just love my random life.☺️

Okay… let me try to go back to sleep. Talk to you later!♥️

Love you,

Shaun