Dressing the Part

Have you heard that if you are interviewing that you should "dress the part"? I was taught that growing up, and it stuck with me. I will always teach my kids the same too. Looking professional versus looking unkempt is so important, especially at a time when jobs are so hard to come by. Wouldn't you agree?

I think the same applies to how we present ourselves to others in our daily life too. For young women it's dressing modestly, and for young men it's dressing like a man. While some of you may think that is old school, how we dress sends a strong message.

That is why I wanted to share with you some thoughts on how you can always share a positive message with others about what you believe  and why.

Dress with Courage 

Chances are if you are reading this blog that you have been looking over our website and reading more about what we do and why with Courageous Life. This organization has been a vision for quite some time, and it has finally come to fruition. 

I knew that one of the things I wanted to do with this once it was started was to promote the organization and the message with products so that all who are a part of what we are doing would spread the word through apparel and more. Even if you didn't wear it, what if your kids did? What about your spouse? Think about the hope that is much needed in this world today. 

Even if we only made a difference in our own country, it would  be well worth it to wear  a message of hope and courage no matter where we go, and no matter where we shop. If you have ever worn a graphic t-shirt then you know what I mean. Kids love them, so why not share something that spreads hope rather than the name of a rock band.

Think about this decal on your car could be a conversation piece? What if you are out grabbing a cup of coffee and someone stops you to ask you about your t-shirt? Wouldn't you say it's worth a shot? 

If you read the blog post prior to this, you read the story about the man that was struggling with his prayer life, and seeing the decal of the man "Making war on the floor", got to him. You never know who will see you, and how it will affect them. 

Take a look at each one of these t-shirts. Like what you see? Think of how you can take "rage and transform it into courage". Nice, right? It's all about the message we are sending, and if we send the right one, we live the right one on a daily basis. 

If you want to wear your courage, and share the message of hope with others, then live courageously, and let us know what you want to order. Don't see something you think would be great? Let us know that too! 

No matter what you decide at the moment, just decide to live courageously! 

Wear Your Courage on Your Sleeve?

It has been said that some people wear their emotions on their sleeve, right? Okay, so a few of us around here are like that. It seems everywhere you look, whether it's big box stores or online there are more and more graphic tees popping up.

Rock bands, vacation spots, and sports teams all grace most of our closets, but what about your personal belief system? Do you really share that with others? You should, and if you aren't then it's time for you to get real, and get courageous!

Getting Real About What You Believe and What You Love! 

What if I told you that I just saw two or three graphic tees as I got out of my car and walked into my office? Would you be surprised or would you be shocked?

I for one  usually don't wear them, but because I believe in this organization, we are offering our apparel and accessories to share with others. It's important that people don't just hear you, but that they can see what you stand for without struggling to find it.

Let me share a story with you.....

Several years ago, I was walking through a Christian bookstore, and I saw a t-shirt that said, "Make war on the floor", and it referenced this scripture that mentions, "pray without ceasing". I Thessalonians 5:17.

As I took it off the hanger, and I looked at the picture of the man on the flloor praying with his face down to the floor and talking with God, it occurred to me that this picture hit me  harder about my prayer life and sharing my faith with others.

NOT JUST OTHERS, but those that are Christians too. It''s all about sharing your life, encouraging others, and sharing with people how to lead a more fruitful life.

So, it was just washed, and out of the laundry and onto my body the t-shirt went! I was making a trip to the grocery store, and ran into a man I went to church with. He saw the shirt, and said, "Wow, just wow".

Ah, it hit him like a ton of bricks. He stopped and said, "That t-shirt is so powerful, and this is something that God has been speaking to me about, and now I understand." Not really knowing what in the world he was talking about, he then shared with me that he had been struggling in his prayer life, and that he felt his prayers were hitting the ceiling.

It was this message, along with the image of the man on the floor praying that got his attention. It's the whole package, NOT just the words, and NOT just the image alone. This is about how both work together, and it's no surprise that he was so overcome with emotion over what he was struggling with in his life.

Isn't prayer our direct line to God?

If anything, you may not believe that apparel changes anything, but it can send a very strong message. Remember, you can be the only message people ever get to see or hear. As it has been said, "Wear it proud and wear it loud!"

LIVE COURAGEOUSLY!