Vol. 3 Issue 18

Pursuing our dreams or goals is never a singular decision. It is a series of decisions that we make every single day. Don't let yourself be discouraged by minor setbacks or delays. Just keep working toward your goals, and I promise you will get to where you want to go.

In His service, Chaplain Michelle

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The mission of Real Positive Vibes, RPV, is to help society move toward goodness, finding it within themselves by seeing it in others. RPV is a service of Church Builders Bible Training Center whose mission is to help each person discover their vision for life, find their passion, and focus their purpose. Our beliefs are interdenominational. We are unapologetic about our non-religious Christ-centeredness. Find out more: bibletc.com/vision

Fighting the Inertia

Newton's first law of motion is that an object in motion or rest will continue its motion or rest unless acted upon by an outside force (cue the Bill Nye theme). Inertia can also be used to describe a person's tendency to remain unchanged.

That's what I want to talk about, our tendency to maintain the status quo. Try exploring your reasons for maintaining the status quos of your life. Are you happy or content with them? Are you scared to pursue a change? Are you unsure of how to make a change even though you want one? I can't answer these questions for you, but I encourage you to boldly pursue the changes that you want to see in your life. I also want to encourage you to celebrate every moment you beat the inertia.

Here's your homework, change is a process, and while we navigate it we need to remember that fighting inertia is an important step. Every time you resist your instinct and pursue change that it a win. Don't gloss over those moments; enjoy them and embrace them. Be the force that changes and shapes your life.

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Outreach

My Sister’s Closet of West Michigan

My Sister’s Closet of West Michigan, is a service of Church Builders Bible Training Center to survivors of domestic violence, former incarceration, or other devastating tragedy to meet the need of one of the three basic needs of survival, clothing. Find out more and how to volunteer here.

Strangers rent van and travel 10 hours together after canceled flight

A group of strangers took matters into their own hands after their flight from Orlando, Florida to Knoxville, Tennessee. The group rented a 15-passenger van for the 10-hour trip.

Some of the passengers said they were trying to get to Knoxville for a conference. One family was scheduled to visit the University of Tennesee and another person said she was in jeopardy of missing her final exams.

In the end, the entire group made it to Knoxville happy with the outcome of the unexpected trip and the connections they made with each other.

Tortoise Celebrates its 190th Birthday as the World's Oldest Land Animal

Jonathan the tortoise is the world's oldest living land animal and is celebrating his 190th birthday with video and cake.

Visually impaired mom can now 'see' her baby's ultrasound, thanks to science

An ultrasound is typically the first opportunity for a new parent to visibly connect with their unborn child, but some parents don't get to "see" their baby's first image due to being blind or visually impaired. Now with the help of 3d printing blind or visually impaired can share in the excitement and joy of their baby's ultrasounds. New research also suggests that giving moms a 3D print of their ultrasound increases their oxytocin levels and attachment to their babies.

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