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    Words to Live By
    Words to Live By
    Words to Live By
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    Words to Live By

    By T.R. Robinson

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    The importance of words cannot be overstated. In our earthly realm, a business leader, politician, or coach can speak or write words of encouragement that result in people achieving more and reaching heights previously thought unattainable. The opposite can also occur when charismatic leaders influence their followers to commit atrocities.

    The critical importance of the word is never more illustrated when you consider that God spoke the word and the universe came into being. Think about the apostles when they realized that Jesus's life represented a fulfillment of prophecy, "...The word became flesh and dwelt among us."

    Words to Live By is more than an inspirational book. In fact, Words to Live By is a guide to help you seek out, compile, and live life according to a set of words you can be proud of. A set of words which encourages hope. A set of words which leaves a legacy of a life others can follow, with a can-do mentality. It is my hope that this book will serve as the catalyst for you, the reader, to create a life lived on purpose following God's will. To define your meaning of success and achievement based upon the relationships you nurture with others. To become an overcomer and never give up when faced with the inevitable hurdles, obstacles, and disappointments we all experience in life. Perfect for teaching positive values in your classroom, Sunday School class or book group."

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCovenant Books, Inc.
    Release dateMay 22, 2023
    ISBN9798886446203
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      Book preview

      Words to Live By - T.R. Robinson

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      Chapter 5

      About the Author

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      Words to Live By

      T.R.Robinson

      ISBN 979-8-88644-619-7 (Paperback)

      ISBN 979-8-88644-620-3 (Digital)

      Copyright © 2023 T.R. Robinson

      All rights reserved

      First Edition

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher. For permission requests, solicit the publisher via the address below.

      Covenant Books

      11661 Hwy 707

      Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

      www.covenantbooks.com

      Introduction

      My Objective for You

      The objective of this book is to encourage the reader to seek out, compile, and live life according to a set of words they can be proud of. A set of words which encourages hope. A set of words which leaves a legacy of a life others can follow with a can-do mentality. It is my hope that this book will serve as the catalyst for you, the reader, to create a life lived on purpose following God's will. To define your meaning of success and achievement based upon the relationships you have, seek, and nurture with others. To become an overcomer and never give up when faced with the inevitable hurdles, obstacles, and disappointments we all experience in life.

      It seems that I have been writing this book all my life. My list of words that follow have defined, inspired, and led me through this journey. The words on my list have at times encouraged me to continue striving when all seemed lost or pointless, consoled me during times of distress and pain, and have provided the seed for countless dreams and aspirations.

      Today, the title of influencer is a label given to internet/social media stars who have a certain number of online followers. Followers who base their political, social, economic, and even buying decisions on the online postings of these internet stars. I, too, have influencers on my life. My influencers are those people who have lived their lives based on the principles of faith, a positive outlook on life, a never-say-quit attitude, and a strong character. While not perfect, the lives of these individuals have provided me with the core principles of my words. I will provide a brief summary of why they are important to me and list a few of their words. The list of individuals I have included are my influencers, not based upon socially popular blogs, but on lives lived with purpose.

      The book will be divided into the following chapters:

      Chapter 1: My Journey

      For some perspective on the makeup of my list, I want to provide the reader with a brief summary of my life and the major events that shaped the compilation of my words. It is a story of God's grace, my failures, and achievements. It is a story of beginning repeatedly despite the obstacles and meeting the challenges of life head on.

      Chapter 2: Words Have Power

      To understand the impact words can have on our lives, one just needs to recall a word spoken by a parent, mentor, or coach. Admonitions, criticisms, and encouragements can stay with you for years and even play a role in shaping your life. This chapter will focus on two areas: first, God's words, and second, how we can move mountains with kind words. The ultimate example of the power of words is this: God spoke the words which created the universe we live in.

      Chapter 3: My Words to Live By

      In this section, I will list the words which have shaped not only my life but the lives of successful people throughout history. While some words hold more importance than others, I will list all which have had a role in influencing my journey through life. Some words will simply be defined while others will be elaborated on with personal stories.

      The words will be divided into the following sections:

      Faith

      Teamwork

      Laughter

      Never give up

      Positive mental attitude

      Planning to succeed

      Political and economic beliefs/Something to stand for

      Character traits

      Chapter 4: My Influencers

      My influencers include people who are recognized by about everyone and those lesser-known individuals who, through a personal relationship, have impacted my life. I will explain why they are important to me and share some of their words. The lives of these influencers have truly been a source of strength for me and an example of how to meet the challenges of life head on. My influencers include

      A.B. Bonds: former president of Baldwin-Wallace College;

      David Crockett: congressman, frontiersman, defender at battle of the Alamo;

      Winston Churchill: former British prime minister;

      Peter J. Daniels: Australian Christian businessman, motivational speaker, consultant, and author;

      Zig Ziglar: American businessman, motivational speaker, and author;

      Thomas Edison: American businessman and inventor;

      Harland Sanders: American businessman, inventor, and founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC);

      The Wright Brothers: American businessmen, inventors, and developers of first practical powered airplane;

      Rush Limbaugh: American businessman, conservative icon, and talk radio legend;

      George Washington: general, first US president, Founding Father;

      Abraham Lincoln: lawyer, president of the US during the Civil War;

      Benjamin Franklin: Founding Father, inventor, publisher, diplomat;

      Ronald Reagan: actor, governor, president, conservative activist;

      Billy Graham: evangelist; and founder of International Ministry;

      Martin Luther King: minister, equal rights activist/icon.

      Chapter 5: Your Words to Live By Project

      This last chapter will provide the framework for you to compile your own personal list. The chapter is really a guided action plan for you to complete your list in four simple steps:

      Step 1: Getting Prepared for Success

      Step 2: Brainstorming Sessions

      Step 3: Compiling Your List

      Step 4: Putting Your Words to Live By in Action

      My goal is to help you not only compile a list of words to live by but to create a life lived on purpose. A life that is constantly seeking out new ways to have a positive effect on this world, directed by the guiding hand of a loving God. Come along with me on this journey to discover your words to live by.

      Chapter 1

      My Journey

      Overcoming health obstacles in my early years

      I was born with a birth defect of the aorta in 1958. Based on the status of medical technology at the time, the defect was not uncovered, and no surgery or treatment was performed until 1960. At age two, I had heart surgery. To this day I am reminded of God's grace and the skill of the Cleveland clinic doctors by a scar that extends halfway around my left side and back. At age two, although unaware of it at the time, I was the recipient of God's grace.

      A funny side story regarding my heart surgery occurred at a Cleveland clinic checkup when I was twelve years old. I was an overweight kid, and when I asked the doctor what to do about my weight, he said, When you make a sandwich, cut it in two and just eat half.

      I said, Great, but when do I eat the other half?

      The doctor laughed and said I had just made his day. Well, I've been eating the other half of the sandwich ever since, and at age sixty-three, I am still striving to deal with being too short for my weight.

      The impact of football: Lessons for life

      Football has been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. In eighth grade while taking my physical to play in junior high, the team physician would not clear me to play because of the history of my heart surgery. Crestfallen but not defeated, I went to the high school head football coach, Mr. Gibson. He suggested I get a clean bill of health from the Cleveland clinic to override the team physician's opinion. I took his advice and was cleared to play. By my senior year, I was team captain. Although Mr. Gibson had retired from coaching years before I played in high school, I will always be thankful to him for taking time to help a chubby eighth grader achieve his dream of playing football.

      Next on the football trail, I entered Baldwin-Wallace College to play. I was recruited to play defensive end and looked forward to the competition. Unfortunately, my body caused problems for me again; an injury in practice revealed a chronic weakness in my left knee that would end my hopes of playing defense. Instead of giving up, I turned my attention and efforts to kicking. I became the starting kicker on the varsity team and went on to set a then NCAA Division III extra point accuracy record as a member of the 1978 NCAA Division III National Championship Team.

      Overcoming yet another health emergency

      Life after graduating from Baldwin-Wallace included earning my master's degree in political science at Drew University and studying at the United Nations in New York City. After graduate

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