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Faith is about risk and stepping out boldly into the unknown. Don’t be risk averse. Don’t require explanations or guarantees before you commit. You’ll be glad you did. ~ Russ Walden

You are only a failure if you stop pressing toward your goal. Remember: “Non Testinum Non Gloriam.” No guts, no glory. ~ Russ Walden

Winning in life is not determined by the cards you’ve been dealt. It’s about how you play them. Be willing to confidently double down in life regardless of how disadvantaged you may think you are. It’s how destinies are realized; how dreams come true. ~ Russ Walden

You have a choice. You have options. You aren’t trapped. Your life is not at a dead end. Many times the intimidating choices confronting you will lead to the greatest happiness. Making what looks like a no-win decision in the face of resistance and criticism causes you to be your most authentic self. Those who […]

Success is not unspiritual. Ambition is not sinful. Those who claim otherwise know nothing of the humility that rules the heart of truly ambitious, successful people. ~ Russ Walden

Be angry, but don’t punch the person who made you angry in the face. Be angry but don’t curse a blue streak in front of your 12 year old. Be angry. Just don’t torpedo your life in so doing. God created anger. Anger has its place. Being angry keeps you honest. Expressing anger is healthy. […]

There’s a difference between being at fault and being responsible. Be responsible. Always. ~ Russ Walden

1 Kings 18:42-44 – Elijah put his face between his knees [praying] … and it came to pass … a cloud like a man’s hand. And he said, get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. The Father says SHOW ME A PROPHET who will PUT HIS FACE BETWEEN HIS KNEES and I WILL […]

Joanne McFatter is without peer in worship culture. I’ve attended conferences where other worship leaders led for the entire event and then on the last day Joanne came to the keyboard and it was like an express elevator to the glory. She was alone for many years and it seemed she channeled all of the […]