Forward Friday Recaps... Who's In Your Tribe.. Created Not To Settle.. Put Your Foot In The Ground.. Laser Focused 2026..

Forward Friday Recaps: Who’s In Your Tribe? Some people may swear at you because you walk to a different beat. Hold to your convictions long enough, and sooner or later, they'll swear by you.” This is so much more than simply being strong — it’s about becoming the kind of man or woman who makes a difference, choosing a tribe that helps us grow, and having the courage to put our foot in the ground when life asks us to compromise who we are. “Created not to settle. I'm putting my foot in the ground. Join me as we become all that we were intended to be!!!

Refusing to settle for less matters because accepting substandard situations slowly erodes self-worth, traps us in cycles of regret, and blocks where we're supposed to go!!!

Check out our Recap videos below!!!!

Recap Video # 1

Forward Friday Talks — Part 1: Who’s In Your Tribe? We all need a tribe. Not necessarily a crowd, not hundreds of friends, but a few people who genuinely want to see us become better. The right people won’t simply tell us what we want to hear. They’ll encourage us when we’re down, challenge us when we’re drifting, and lovingly point out the blind spots we can’t see ourselves. The Good News Is: We don’t need a big tribe. We need the right tribe.

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Forward Friday Talks — Part 2: No Settling… Keep Growing! One of the greatest mistakes we can make is believing that because we’ve reached a certain age, stage or position in life, there’s nothing left to learn. Not so! A strong man or woman keeps working toward goals that produce good outcomes. They remain teachable, welcome wisdom, and recognize when certain behaviors need to be left behind. We don’t have to become perfect overnight. But we can become better, one decision at a time. The Good News Is: We Don’t need to settle for who we’ve been when there’s still room to grow into who we can become.

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Forward Friday Talks — Part 3: What Does Real Strength Look Like? We live in a world where strength is sometimes confused with being loud, getting our own way, or making sure everybody knows we’re in charge. But real strength runs much deeper. A strong man or woman is honest when dishonesty would be easier. Loyal to family without turning a blind eye to what’s wrong. Respectful, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. The Good News Is: Let’s be the kind of people others can count on.

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Forward Friday Talks — Part 4: Put Your Foot In The Ground! At some point, we have to make a decision: I’m going to live in a way that reflects what I know is right, even when everybody around me is heading in another direction. My dad used to say something that has stayed with me: People may swear at you because you swim against the current, but if you hold to your convictions long enough, sooner or later, they’ll swear by you. Find our convictions. Surround ourselves with the right tribe. And when the moment comes, dare to stand firm. The Good News Is: We Don’t have to let the current decide our direction. So, why not us?

Recap Video # 5

Forward Friday Talks — Part 5: Created Not To Settle! Proverbs 24:3 reminds us that a house is built by wisdom and made strong through understanding. Because becoming a strong man or woman isn’t some unreachable dream reserved for somebody else. It’s a journey we can all take, whatever season of life we’re in. We can become wiser. We can grow in character. Will it take courage? Absolutely. There will be moments when we have to say, “Though none go with me, still I will follow”! The Good News Is: We can decide and then put our foot in the ground. I’m choosing to swim against the current when I need to. I’m looking to be counted. How about you?

How we treat ourselves and the boundaries we maintain teach the people around us how to treat us and what behavior is acceptable.

Distorted Identity in Christ: Accepting less than what God's Word teaches causes believers and those who wrestle in their spiritual journey or are struggling, finding their way to forget who they are, tolerate habits or mindsets that don't belong to them, and trade spiritual freedom for bondage.

That won't be me; how about you?

Join me in putting our foot in the Ground!! Created Not To Settle!!

Dave

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