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How to handle work stress

Life is short, and we spend a majority of our life working, so we should always work at making work more enjoyable. At Shields of Strength we make jewelry. Many people would say we are in the jewelry business, but we gave up on the jewelry business years ago. We decided we would be in the people business.... we just happen to make jewelry to reach people. Make sure you’re first in the people business.... then whatever you do makes a difference. I had a friend who often said, “make a living, make …
30th Jan 2020 Kenny Vaughan
How to know if you love someone or you just want them to love you

How to know if you love someone or you just want them to love you

Loving to be loved it not love at all...it’s manipulation. Love requires sacrifice and a willingness to do what you believe is “truly” best for the other person. When we really love then the fruit of love (the feeling of love) will take care of itself. Wrote about this extensively in “The Right Fight” how to live a loving life. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not e …
30th Jan 2020 Kenny Vaughan

How to trust God

Trusting God is not trusting that whatever happens is God’s will. What happens can be for a lot of reasons. God never said all things happen for a reason. He said all things work together for the good of those who love Him. For me, trusting God is a never ending battle with my own feelings. Sometimes my feelings align with God’s Word and when they do, it’s so easy. The rest of the time, my feelings contradict God’s Word, and that’s where the battle takes place. I have learned the hard way when i …
30th Jan 2020 Kenny Vaughan

One thing that helps me when all the wheels come off

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 …
30th Jan 2020 Kenny Vaughan

What is the measure of a man?

The measure of a man is found in “why” he does what he does. Same with women. I wrote about this extensively in The Right Fight. Available on amazon and at shieldsofstrength.com 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. …
30th Jan 2020 Kenny Vaughan
Giving to get isn’t giving it’s taking

Giving to get isn’t giving it’s taking

I talk about this extensively in “The Right Fight-How to Live a Loving Life.” If you haven’t read the book, please do. I personally struggle with this issue, because even when I check my own heart, I realize I have blind spots and sometimes I don’t know my own heart. This is just one of the many reasons we need Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and we need to pray and seek truth. If you’re not sure why you’re giving, pray and ask God to reveal to you what you may need to change. And say a prayer for me …
4th Nov 2019 Kenny Vaughan
Have you read it?

Have you read it?

If you have read “The Right Fight” and are willing to share a few sentences that may encourage someone else to read it please share them. We will pick a couple to put on the back cover of the book for the next printing. Whether you share anything or not I am forever grateful to you all!!! Your encouragement and conviction has helped me become a better father, husband, friend and man. I don’t think you could ever understand how much your comments mean to …
4th Nov 2019 Kenny Vaughan