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We should always be so careful what we allow into our minds and heart but never is it more important than when all the wheels are coming off. At Shields of Strength we are taking a stand that potentially has devastating consequences for our mission. Failure isn’t an option and we are not immune to fear. Fear knocks on the door of my heart non stop. Playing truth in music into my ears in a way it blocks everything else out helps me so much. We should never stick our head in the sand or hide from …

It’s incredibly important that we depend on dependable people when we need help-and we all need help. When I’m looking for a true expert, I’m looking for someone who will ask me lots of questions and not assume anything is true....even if they are sure they already know the answer. I’m looking for someone who is less worried about how smart they appear, and more worried about helping make sure I understand the simplicity of their expertise. I’m looking for someone who is more worried about findi …

It takes two people to have a loving relationship, but it doesn’t take two perfectly loving people. It just takes two people willing to fight to love instead of fighting to be loved. Chapter 9 of “The Right Fight- How to Live a Loving Life” is all about my own failure to love my own wife. If you haven’t, please read it.....it’s available at shieldsofstrength.com or on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. It’s “why” two people are in a relationship that determines if it will fail or succeed. If we are fi …