What’s TotalThriver.com all about? Perhaps you noticed last week the feature of the ThriveFit training program and took a moment to learn how an Olympic lift can help you get in great shape and look and feel better. Maybe you scrolled down to see the previous week’s post about eternity and what God has planned for His children. After that, you clicked the ThriveWealthy tab on the top menu and downloaded the free cashflow planning…
We’re always making plans for tomorrow—whom we’ll see, what we’ll do, and where we’ll go. Whether it’s fun activities like attending a party or playing a game of basketball, or mundane tasks like cleaning the garage, we assume that our plans will happen and we’ll have the time to accomplish what we set out to do. But is this assumption secure? One in A Million? Historically, how many people have never died? Not too many? …
We live in an information age. Every day, we are overwhelmed with news, media, advertisements, and opinions of friends, family, and associates. How can we sort out the claims steeped in wisdom from those dripping with folly? How can we discern truth from error and the wise path from the highway of fools? We must have a reliable standard by which we can test all claims, holding fast to that which is good. That standard…
Caught Red-Handed Imagine you walked into a grocery store just in time to see a young man slip an item off the shelf and into his pocket. As he turns toward the exit, a security guard grabs his arm, saying, “Come with me, sir.” The man ends up being arrested, and you are called as a witness to the court. What would you feel like, being asked to honestly tell your story to the court? …
During this season of the year, there are many delightful traditions and customs that promote joy, togetherness, and fun! Whether it’s a jolly fellow dressed in a Santa suit greeting children, a neighborhood party, or Christmas carolers going door to door, there are many great experiences to be had and joy to be shared. And although we should enjoy and embrace these positive times with family and friends, there one very important thing about Christmas…
Whoever loves Christ has the remarkable privilege of adoption into God’s family. Since we call God Father, we may inadvertently diminish His great power and His holy wrath toward those who oppose Him. The following excerpt from Psalm 18 depicts God in his mighty majesty and power, and reminds us that in times when those who pit themselves against God seek to harm us, our Father yet holds the strength and the will to bring…
Do you ever get discouraged? Most of us can get excited about a new opportunity when we first hear of it (especially if we’re not yet too jaded!) But what do you do when the initial fire wears off and you come face to face with difficulties, discouragement, and obstacles? When You Need a Friend…. In times when you’re struggling, don’t you just wish that a warm, kind friend would seek you out, give you…
We often discuss the habits and principles for becoming wealthy here at TotalThriver. But if we pursue financial gain with the wrong heart, we are setting ourselves up for disaster. Today we’ll examine the Master’s teachings on wealth, and learn from him the proper attitudes and perspective. In Luke 12, we read: 13Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14But he said to him, “Man, who made…
Do you know why you only achieve small victories in your life? Why you may hope or wish for a grand success, but make only meager progress? Why you’ve always dreamed of making a big impact on the world but can’t seem to turn those dreams into reality? The answer is in your vocabulary. You see, you’re letting the word, “impossible” spoil your mind. But Don’t Jump Off a Building Don’t misunderstand—there are certain rules…
In many of today’s movies and TV shows, the lesson is put forth that we should follow our hearts above all else. From Disney cartoons to adult-rated dramas, the idea that what is best for us is to look deep within ourselves and do that which we inwardly desire. But will this philosophy really bring blessing to our lives? Hidden Assumptions Oftentimes, ideas that seem pleasant on their surface carry along with them disastrous and…