Spiritual Optimism and Personal Vision

L. Dwight Turner
A fundamental component of living a life of spiritual optimism is the birth, development, clarification, and realization of your personal vision. Solomon tells us in Proverbs that without vision, the people perish. The same principle is true for all of us. We may not physically die without having a personal vision to guide and [...]

The Fragrance of God

L. Dwight “Mick” Turner
* A number of readers have asked that I post this essay, which was originally posted over a year ago, in its updated form. So, here it is – an bit of writing that brings back many fond memories of my grandfather.
This morning when I woke up and shook the fog out [...]

Wise Words for Today

As the fruit to the tree and the water to the spring, so is action to thought. It does not come into manifestation suddenly and without a cause. It is the result of a long and silent growth; the end of a hidden process which has long been gathering force. The fruit of the tree [...]

Finding God: Faithfulness in Small Things

Mick  Turner
So often many of us are guilty of becoming preoccupied with the notion that we have to do great things for God. I know I am guilty as charged. There is, of course, nothing inherently wrong with this sort of thing, unless it becomes an obsession. When we become obsessed with the notion of [...]

Wise Words for Today

The man who sets his whole mind on the doing of each task as it is presented, who puts into it energy and intelligence, shutting out all else from his mind, and striving to do that one thing, no matter how small, completely and perfectly, detaching himself from all reward in his task – that [...]

The Law of Attraction: Reflections on Application and Purpose

Mick Turner
The so-called “Law of Attraction” has received quite a bit of attention over the past few years, especially since the publication of Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret. Quite frankly, I was somewhat amazed at this sudden cultural infatuation with the Law of Attraction, primarily because it has been around in one form or another for [...]

The Blessings of Enthusiasm (updated)

Mick Turner
* This article first appeared on this site back in February, 2008. A number of readers have asked for me to post it again in its updated version, which appeared in the Sacred Mind Ministries newsletter.
“Never underestimate the power of a man on fire,” said my grandfather on numerous occasions as I was growing [...]

Why I’m A Christian Optimist

Mick Turner
I am often asked why I believe so strongly that Christians should be among the world’s most ardent optimists. I normally respond by saying that it is, more than anything else, due to the nature and the character of the God I worship. Most folks leave it at that. On occasion, however, an inquirer [...]

Positive Prayer and the Release of Negative Imprints

Mick Turner
When a person first discovers the principles and the power of the various spiritual laws the Creator has put at our disposal, he or she is often filled with hope, enthusiasm, and positive motivation. This is both natural and as it should be, because these principles are blessings that God has given us and [...]

Optimal Thinking and Open-Mindedness

Mick Turner
Here at LifeBrook International we have as part of our ongoing mission statement to provide publications, materials, and programs to assist individuals and organizations to:
 Become the optimal version of themselves for the glory of God and the benefit of others.
 After many years working with people that are sincere about living a life of excellence [...]