By Melanie Shankle for Proverbs31.0rg “As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.” 1 Samuel 18:1 (ESV) One of my dearest friends is dying of cancer right now. I realize that’s not really an uplifting start to your day. But it’s the reality.…
Its Monday! Yay or Nay? Are you feeling the Monday blues and waiting for Friday already? Instead of counting down the hours, how about you create time to increase your value to your employer and possibly get one step closer to that promotion or even a better paying job? Well, we spotted this article on Virgin.com by Craig Boyle that tells us…
Now, if you ever wanted to sit on anyone’s shoulders to learn about life experiences, wouldn’t it be on the shoulders of one of the worlds oldest billionaires? We saw this article written by Abram Brown of Forbes magazine and we felt it contained useful tips not just on making money but also on living life and creating essential balance…..check on it!…
All relationships need TLC- whether its an old friendship, sibling or romantic relationship. Perhaps one of the most important relationship which will require lifelong nurturing is a marriage. We spotted this article on one of our fav sites huffington post and we loved the sincerity of the advice. Louise Chapman, writes from her perspective as a wife and shares from her own experiences…
If you are a regular IBG reader (which stands for Inspired by Glory….just in case you were wondering), you’d know we love featuring letters to our younger (and older selves). Typically we find those letters provide a space for shared learning for our readers and also a space for reflection on the things that matter to us! We spotted this list of…
This week we are seriously crushing on Uzo Orimalade, the Creative Director of Cupcake Couture and Managing Director of Uzo’s Food Labs. Now here’s a woman that really packs a punch. The only way to describe Uzo Orimalade would be intelligent and gutsy! I mean how else do you describe someone who leaves a highly lucrative job as an investment banker to…
I know I am a glutton for punishment but I tell myself I create the work to engage with the audience and that is why I read the comments sections of articles I write. Well that is my story and I am sticking with it. I recently read a comment that took a dig at the whole self love thing…
Sometimes a get a little frustrated with God. I feel like my life is a never ending series of loops, cross roads, highs and lows and bumps! Someday, I am liked abeg, I don tire! I no do again….on other days I get my butt up and keep walking. Wouldn’t it be easier, if He just told me where I…
Are you a fearless woman? Not sure….well here’s a list by Thought Catalog to help you decide! #1. They cultivate a life they actually enjoy living: Whether they’re single, coupled or in that complicated gray area, they commit to creating and living a life they love. While they may not feel 100% comfortable initially, they push themselves to take the class, book…
Are entrepreneurs born or made? According to Amy Wilkinson is a strategic adviser, entrepreneur, and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, ‘ the ability to turn ideas into enduring enterprises is available to anyone willing to learn and work’. As part of her research for her book ‘The Creator’s Code’, Amy analyzed nearly 10,000 pages of interview transcripts and…
