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Pursue peace of mind, if you get that, then you’ve got it all.

Eddie Murphy

Spiritual growth happens best in community, which is why small groups are so important. They help us pursue God’s plan for our lives. But another important mark of a healthy small group is that they help each other in practical ways.

www.pastorrick.com

The body will fail you, the mind will deceive you, but the spirit is the true essence of the Individual.

~ Phillip Anderson

Do something to honor your spirit today!

https://cauldronsandcupcakes.com/2016/02/13/10-simple-ways-to-honour-your-spirit/

“By challenging people to live their faith … a challenge I think a lot of people take seriously and make an effort to do, we’re all practicing, and nobody gets it right, and nobody gets it right all the time. But the key is in the effort,” Blakley said.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/19/ignatian-volunteer-corps/

“Stay strong; things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.” – Unknown

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of a goal is “the end toward which effort is directed,” ().

According to Your Dictionary, the goal setting definition is, “the process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable goals and timeframes,”

Goal setting benefits include improved focus, direction, and purpose, leading to increased motivation and a higher likelihood of success. It provides a roadmap for achieving objectives, fosters a sense of accomplishment and confidence, enhances productivity, and helps in prioritizing tasks and decisions.  

Direction and Purpose 

• Goals give you a clear destination and act as a roadmap, channeling your energy and focus towards a specific outcome.

Motivation and Engagement 

It can be hard to stay hopeful with all the challenges in our lives. We have a built-in 'negativity bias', but we can also train our brains to look for what's good. This challenge will help you develop realistic optimism by creating a habit of taking small positive actions every day.

https://actionforhappiness.org/october-challenge

“May the start of October remind you: you are worthy of new beginnings. You are worthy of finding joy in this season, no matter what is still unknown.”

— Morgan Harper Nichols