Start Where You Are belief bible verses about starting christian blog inspiration christian encouragement christydemetrakis empoweredspeaker faith and small steps faith-based motivation faithtoconquerfear hope journey reflection small beginnings with god starting with god taking the first step in faith trusting god’s plan zechariah 4:10 devotion May 20, 2025

Small Steps. Big Faith.

 

You don’t need to have everything figured out to make progress—you just need to take the first step. Whether it’s a dream that God placed in your heart, or a goal that’s been delayed, today is a perfect day to begin. The key isn’t to rush or aim for perfection. It’s to ta...
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The Illusion of Progress: Are You Really Moving Forward? christy demetrakis empowered speaker faith to conquer fear inspiration mindset and goals productivity Apr 05, 2025

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly busy, always in motion, yet somehow making little to no real progress? It’s easy to mistake activity for achievement, but the truth is, movement without direction is just wasted energy.

I was reminded of this one day when I was thinking about something I us...

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Thank You, Mr. Flagman! chicken soup for the soul christy demetrakis jennie ivey Oct 18, 2024

I had to share a great story by by Jennie Ivey in Chicken Soup for the Soul.

"The long line of rush hour traffic snaked its way down the rain-slick street as I glanced nervously at my watch. 5:30! It was the third time this week I’d been late picking up the children, and the babysitter would be unh...

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What We See is What We Expect to See inspiration mindset and goals personal development Jun 27, 2024

In his book "Lead with a Story," Paul Smith shares this West African Folktale.

"Once there was a wise, elderly man who spent his days just outside his village sitting under a shady tree where he would think. One day, a traveler came up to him and said, “Old man, I have traveled far. I have seen man...

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March Madness! christy demetrakis empowered speaker faith inspiration Mar 18, 2024

It's March Madness Time! 

The NCAA basketball tournament held in March each year is the Super Bowl of college basketball.  During March Madness, brackets are posted in every office and restaurant.  Games are shown on televisions in offices during work hours.  Bars and restaurants are full every nig...

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How Much? No Charge... chicken soup for the soul christy demetrakis empowered speaker jack levine puppy runt of the litter Dec 18, 2023

A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard.  As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy “Mister,” he said, “I want to bu...

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Trust Yourself! christy demetrakis empowered speaker faith public speaking Oct 23, 2023

Something you might be surprised to learn about me is that there are situations where I am afraid of public speaking. I know! It’s my whole thing. I’ve made a brand on public speaking, and yet I am often afraid of speaking at my church. It's something about being in the pulpit that makes it VERY IMP...

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Determination christy demetrakis empowered speaker inspiration personal development Oct 14, 2023

The World English Dictionary defines determination as "the act or an instance of making a decision or a resolute movement towards some object or end."  The first step of determination is identifying the thing worthy of your focus and attention.  What are you determined to accomplish?  I am not askin...

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