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You can drift through life or sail through life. The difference is that one is aimless and undefined, and the other has a purpose and has direction.

Life is challenging. There will be rough water. Pray for wisdom and batten down the hatches to navigate life’s storms, but never stop believing in yourself; trust the journey. 

Gain confidence from your faith in the One guiding you as you sail into uncertainty on the open sea. 

Let Go So You Can Sail

One of the biggest lessons that sailing through life can teach you is found in the art of letting go. 

You can only sail once you release the anchor. 

What’s keeping you from moving forward? What’s anchoring you? 

What do you need to let go of?

Do you need to let go of some fears, habits, attachments, or dreams that have become too small to start your voyage? 

Give yourself permission to let go of past traumas, release yourself from external expectations, and let go of the need for control. 

Control and comfort are two anchors that hold people back from sailing toward their dreams and a life of love and happiness.  

Start letting go of the weight of trying to control the things you can’t control because that mindset is an anchor that keeps you from growing and hinders your ability to adapt. 

Let go of the need to feed your comforts. There’s nothing wrong with relaxing and being comfortable. But comfort can become a nest that turns into a prison. Nothing great ever happened within the comfy confines of comfort. 

Remember, you’re in charge of the sails. So when life throws an unexpected storm in your path, adjust your sails and navigate accordingly.

And when you’re nearing the doldrums of comfort, catch the wind and sail away by choosing a more adventurous and fulfilling course. 

Use whatever you face along your journey to grow personally and spiritually as you master the seas of your life. 

The Beauty of Life 

Storms are temporary. Bask in the calm waters when the sea is serene. And celebrate life’s joys when things are tranquil. 

Change is inevitable.

Storms will come and go. You will have balmy days and billowy days. 

 Embrace both.

Take the wheel and learn to navigate every storm with resilience. Use the challenge to unlock your inner capabilities. Realize everything you face is an opportunity to grow, strengthening your faith and courage.  

So many stay anchored where they are because they don’t believe they have the skills to sail beyond the harbor.

You have the skills and what it takes to navigate life’s biggest challenges. So embrace the journey and enjoy the moments, especially the calm, sunny ones, so you may live life to the fullest. 

Final Thoughts 

On larger ships, a crew is needed to sail the ship. They work together to get the job done. So remember to appreciate your support network and social connections; if you trust them, they can help you thrive. Being a solitary captain is lonely; navigating the seas alone is perilous. Stay connected. 

As you navigate the seas of life, you will encounter giant waves, but you’ll have a lot more calm water than turbulent water. To make things go as smoothly as possible, let go of toxic attachments, embrace change, trust the process, and steer your life toward growth and fulfillment. 

There is strength in letting go, not weakness. 

Chart your course and trust the journey as you sail through the natural ebbs and flows of life – – your adventure will be remarkable, but only if you let go, trust, and enjoy the journey. 

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]]> 14133 Kicking the Habit of Being Average with John & Holly Carney https://lifestyle.org/episode/kicking-the-habit-of-being-average-with-john-holly-carney/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:00:28 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/kicking-the-habit-of-being-average-with-john-holly-carney/ He went from an undrafted NFL free agent to two-time Pro Bowl player and a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. Our guest is NFL Hall of Fame kicker John Carney.  He shares how God and his faith are a big part of his career. Also joining us is John's wife, Holly, author of Wicked Not! Not All Step-Mothers Are Wicked.  We're going to talk about family and how John and Holly use sports and activity to help others to break away from being average and to help benefit and bless the community around you.

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]]> He went from an undrafted NFL free agent to two-time Pro Bowl player and a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. Our guest is NFL Hall of Fame kicker John Carney.  He shares how God and his faith are a big part of his career. Also joining us is John’s wife, Holly, author of Wicked Not! Not All Step-Mothers Are Wicked.  We’re going to talk about family and how John and Holly use sports and activity to help others to break away from being average and to help benefit and bless the community around you.

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]]> 8186 The Voice-Sandi Patty https://lifestyle.org/episode/the-voice-sandi-patty/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:58:00 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/the-voice-sandi-patty/ Millions know five-time Grammy® Award winner Sandi Patty as "The Voice" as critics dubbed her due to her wide soprano vocal range. But what no one knew for most of her life was that she was sexually molested as a little girl. And off-stage, she struggled to have a voice at all. Finally speaking up for herself to help others, she's here today to share her story with us.

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]]> Millions know five-time Grammy® Award winner Sandi Patty as “The Voice” as critics dubbed her due to her wide soprano vocal range. But what no one knew for most of her life was that she was sexually molested as a little girl. And off-stage, she struggled to have a voice at all. Finally speaking up for herself to help others, she’s here today to share her story with us.

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]]> 8171 Surviving Myself with Jennifer O’Neill https://lifestyle.org/episode/surviving-myself-with-jennifer-oneill/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:38:00 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/surviving-myself-with-jennifer-oneill/ Our guest today is Jennifer O’Neill, Brazilian-American Covergirl model, author, speaker and actress, best known for her role in the film Summer of 42. As chronicled in her harrowing autobiography, Surviving Myself, Jennifer is evidence that God recycles our dreams and passions and anything can be done through Him.

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]]> Our guest today is Jennifer O’Neill, Brazilian-American Covergirl model, author, speaker and actress, best known for her role in the film Summer of 42. As chronicled in her harrowing autobiography, Surviving Myself, Jennifer is evidence that God recycles our dreams and passions and anything can be done through Him.

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]]> 8168 Transitions https://lifestyle.org/episode/transitions/ Fri, 14 May 2021 23:52:49 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/transitions/ Some have suggested that life is a little more than a series of transitions from childhood to adulthood, from single to married, unemployed to employed, and sometimes back to unemployed. You get the idea. Every change represents a transition. Today we're talking about transitions with our guest, Roy Ice. Free Offer: 10 Ways to Embrace Change Offer Code: CHANGE-O-401 Offer Description: 10 Ways to Embrace Change article

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]]> Some have suggested that life is a little more than a series of transitions from childhood to adulthood, from single to married, unemployed to employed, and sometimes back to unemployed. You get the idea. Every change represents a transition. Today we’re talking about transitions with our guest, Roy Ice. Free Offer: 10 Ways to Embrace Change Offer Code: CHANGE-O-401 Offer Description: 10 Ways to Embrace Change article

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]]> 8156 Your Life Matters https://lifestyle.org/episode/your-life-matters/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:04:07 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/your-life-matters/ We are happy to welcome Lifestyle Magazine staff member and international Christian recording artist, Jennifer LaMountain. In this episode she shares her passion in sharing Christ with people to give them a better life. You’ll hear amazing stories how Christ has used her life to make a difference in people’s lives through her music ministry, as an artist representative for World Vision andLifestyle Magazine staff member. She shares the health difficulties she’s faced as well as an important message that God sees the little details of your life and His presence is with you as you go through life struggles. Free Offer: Jesus Your Heart's Desire by Mike Tucker Offer Code: JYHD-P-F-401 Offer Description: Jesus Your Heart's Desire - Our hearts tell us that we need something more – something solid to hold on to when life threatens to overwhelm us.

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]]> We are happy to welcome Lifestyle Magazine staff member and international Christian recording artist, Jennifer LaMountain. In this episode she shares her passion in sharing Christ with people to give them a better life. You’ll hear amazing stories how Christ has used her life to make a difference in people’s lives through her music ministry, as an artist representative for World Vision andLifestyle Magazine staff member. She shares the health difficulties she’s faced as well as an important message that God sees the little details of your life and His presence is with you as you go through life struggles. Free Offer: Jesus Your Heart’s Desire by Mike Tucker Offer Code: JYHD-P-F-401 Offer Description: Jesus Your Heart’s Desire – Our hearts tell us that we need something more – something solid to hold on to when life threatens to overwhelm us.

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]]> 8155 Treasure Overflowing https://lifestyle.org/episode/treasure-overflowing/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:17:59 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/treasure-overflowing/ Inspirational artist MARi Burelle has overcome a lot in her life - an abusive past along with serious health issues. But through the darkness, she found the light.  She’s here to share her journey, the touchstones that helped her shift her life situations and the hope and positive messages that infuse her music, including her latest release, “Treasure”. Free Offer: The National Domestic Violence Hotline Awareness Brochure Offer Code: TNDVH-T-F-401   Offer Description:  “Can an abusive partner change?”

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]]> Inspirational artist MARi Burelle has overcome a lot in her life – an abusive past along with serious health issues. But through the darkness, she found the light.  She’s here to share her journey, the touchstones that helped her shift her life situations and the hope and positive messages that infuse her music, including her latest release, “Treasure”. Free Offer: The National Domestic Violence Hotline Awareness Brochure Offer Code: TNDVH-T-F-401   Offer Description:  “Can an abusive partner change?”

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]]> 8114 Faith In Times Of Struggle https://lifestyle.org/episode/faith-in-times-of-struggle/ Sat, 26 May 2018 01:34:04 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/faith-in-times-of-struggle/ Sergio and Sandra Amaral have two sons. Ten years ago, when their older son Gabriel was 19 he had a brain hemorrhage due to a rare disease called Artery Vein Malformation (AVM). Tragedy often brings couples closer or tears them apart. They share their journey through this tragedy, how they were imp acted by their trust in God, and how their choice to work together for Gabriel has made their marriage stronger.   Free Offer: "Responding to Life’s Challenges with Resilience and Strength" Offer Code: LIFE-T-F-401   Offer Description: Resilience doesn’t simply mean “bouncing back” from a trauma, loss, or disaster. It also means being proactive whenever possible and planning for or preventing such circumstances. CareNotes author Mary Kendrick Moore helps readers call upon the strengths and abilitie s needed to respond helpfully and hopefully to life’s challenges in sections titled: “Acknowledge your loss and fear,” “Believe in your ability to foster resilience,” “Exercise your brain,” and “Find support among those you trust.”

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]]> Sergio and Sandra Amaral have two sons. Ten years ago, when their older son Gabriel was 19 he had a brain hemorrhage due to a rare disease called Artery Vein Malformation (AVM). Tragedy often brings couples closer or tears them apart. They share their journey through this tragedy, how they were imp acted by their trust in God, and how their choice to work together for Gabriel has made their marriage stronger.   Free Offer: “Responding to Life’s Challenges with Resilience and Strength” Offer Code: LIFE-T-F-401   Offer Description: Resilience doesn’t simply mean “bouncing back” from a trauma, loss, or disaster. It also means being proactive whenever possible and planning for or preventing such circumstances. CareNotes author Mary Kendrick Moore helps readers call upon the strengths and abilitie s needed to respond helpfully and hopefully to life’s challenges in sections titled: “Acknowledge your loss and fear,” “Believe in your ability to foster resilience,” “Exercise your brain,” and “Find support among those you trust.”

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]]> 8111 Drug Addiction https://lifestyle.org/episode/drug-addiction/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 23:51:42 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/drug-addiction/ Our guest, Pastor Mathew Feeley, shares his story with drug and alcohol addiction and how his life was totally transformed after the wake up call that changed his life.   Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet "Getting Help With an Addiction"   Offer Code: NEWEPI-T-F-401     Offer Description: This CareNote is written for those who have reached a moment of crisis or decision—someone who is ready to face an addiction and seek help but is not sure how to proceed, or what to expect. This CareNote will provide helpful guidance and encourag ement to individuals and their loved ones in the journey toward recovery. "Know that there is great reason for hope," asserts the author. Tackling an addiction can be "the best of times"—because it marks the first step toward freedom and is, many say, the most difficult, the most courageous, and the wisest thing they've ever done.

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]]> Our guest, Pastor Mathew Feeley, shares his story with drug and alcohol addiction and how his life was totally transformed after the wake up call that changed his life.   Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Getting Help With an Addiction”   Offer Code: NEWEPI-T-F-401     Offer Description: This CareNote is written for those who have reached a moment of crisis or decision—someone who is ready to face an addiction and seek help but is not sure how to proceed, or what to expect. This CareNote will provide helpful guidance and encourag ement to individuals and their loved ones in the journey toward recovery. “Know that there is great reason for hope,” asserts the author. Tackling an addiction can be “the best of times”—because it marks the first step toward freedom and is, many say, the most difficult, the most courageous, and the wisest thing they’ve ever done.

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]]> 8110 Beating Cancer https://lifestyle.org/episode/beating-cancer/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 22:01:06 +0000 https://lifestyle.org/episode/beating-cancer/ Our co-host Dr. Sharmini Long is joined with her husband, Dr. Joshua Long, as they share their journey of when she was diagnosed with metastatic papillary thyroid cancer.  They discuss how their faith and trust in God helped them through this trial.   Free Offer: Balance Magazine: Super Foods That Fight Cancer   Offer Code: CANCER-M-F-401 Offer Description: Discover super foods that fight cancer—naturally!  Learn 6 tips for fighting back when cancer strikes.  Plus: Simplify your life and reduce stress in 4 easy steps.

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]]> Our co-host Dr. Sharmini Long is joined with her husband, Dr. Joshua Long, as they share their journey of when she was diagnosed with metastatic papillary thyroid cancer.  They discuss how their faith and trust in God helped them through this trial.   Free Offer: Balance Magazine: Super Foods That Fight Cancer   Offer Code: CANCER-M-F-401 Offer Description: Discover super foods that fight cancer—naturally!  Learn 6 tips for fighting back when cancer strikes.  Plus: Simplify your life and reduce stress in 4 easy steps.

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