A Powerful Lesson from Cancer {& Worthy of a Miracle Necklace Giveaway}

Posted on September 29, 2015 by lkuhar

Worthy of a Miracle is a two-part book. Part One is about my personal story of God’s physical and spiritual healing in my life. Part Two is more of a guidebook and inspirational practice to deepen our awareness of worthiness and our relationship with Jesus.

Several years ago I woke up in the middle of the night and this acronym popped in my mind. JESUS: Just Live Today, Expect Miracles, Speak Truth, Use Your Gifts, Start Now! I put it in my cell phone and it stayed there for about a year before I ever did anything with it. Then one day when I was really struggling I pulled the acronym out and started journaling about how it applied to my relationship with God. Little did I know that years later this acronym would be in a book! Over the next few weeks I will share more here with you about each letter in the acronym.

This week we are going to focus on the J … Just Live Today. Below is an excerpt out of Worthy of a Miracle, Chapter 13.

“When I was diagnosed with cancer and was afraid I was going to die, I wanted my time back. I wanted to undo the days I’d let slip through my hands . . . the slow and sweet moments with my husband, and the simple and silly moments with my daughter. I would sit on my front porch swing with the sinking feeling (the new reality!) that I only had that very hour, that very day. I could not go backward, and I was not guaranteed a future. I just had “today”.

Looking back, I am finally aware of what a tremendous gift it was to recognize that all I had was that single moment.” (pg. 177)

Focusing on today is one of the key points in Part Two of my book. We all struggle in this fast pace world with actually living in the present moment. I personally get so overwhelmed with my “To Do List” and I constantly stay a day ahead or at least a few hours ahead in my mind.

So how do we actually live in the present moment?

Here are my top 5 Just Live Today habits that help me live in the present moment. (Excerpt from Worthy of a Miracle pg. 179)

For the month of October I am giving away this beautiful custom-made Worthy of a Miracle necklace. Everyone who shares this blog and any #WorthyofaMiracle #JustLiveToday content on social media will be entered to WIN!!!!! Leave me a comment and let me know what #JustLiveToday habit you will begin to practice. If you would like to purchase a Worthy of a Miracle necklace for you or a friend click here!

The WINNER of The Mended Heart by Suzanne Eller is Melissa Chambers who commented on September 22, 2015 at 12:23 pm! Please email linda@lindakuhar.com to receive your gift!

Preorder your copy of Worthy of a Miracle here! Read what other’s say about this book here. Are you tired of procrastinating and ready to get over that hurdle and accomplish your goals? Click here to be placed on my new client waiting list.

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Put to the Test

Posted on September 24, 2015 by lkuhar

Now that I’m working to replace my bad habit of worrying with a new positive habit of gratitude I am continuously being challenged!

I want to let you know whatever bad habit you are trying to break, you will be put to the test. Do not be surprised. Go ahead and prepare for it.

For example, I was worrying about something as simple as the weather outside and it turned out to be a complete waste of energy and brain power.

Tell me what are you putting into practice to overcome your bad habit?

For me I am practicing gratitude and thankfulness by speaking it into my life and everything around me. And when I catch myself going to that place of worry, I stop and ask myself what am I thankful for in this moment.

*I will be announcing giveaway WINNER next Tuesday, so be sure to leave a comment to be entered to win The Mended Heart by Suzanne Eller.

~Praise for Worthy of a Miracle~

I heard Linda’s cancer story numerous times through our connection with the Team In Training program with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, but reading her book gave me a brand new perspective on the challenges, fears, choices and triumphs she, her family and friends faced in her fight against lymphoma. As her coach for her first half marathon, just six months after her coma, I never saw her back down on her commitment to train for and complete her 13.1 mile victory, even when the going got tough. What I did see was how that commitment inspired her fellow teammates to persevere. I admire that she has the courage to build on what she learned from that experience to go after her purpose in life. – Beth Carty, Team In Training Coach for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Linda’s book is her personal, beautiful, and inspiring story of God’s faithfulness, and her story is for any woman who has ever felt she was not worthy of a miracle. Linda learned how to open her heart to receive His gift of amazing love as God “used a physical coma to fully reveal to her how to have a relationship with Jesus.” – Janice LaVore-Fletcher, PCC, MCC, BCC, President of Christian Coach Institute, LLC

Preorder your copy of Worthy of a Miracle here! Read what other’s say about this book here.Are you tired of procrastinating and ready to get over that hurdle and accomplish your goals? Click here to be placed on my new client waiting list.

Linda Kuhar is a Certified Christian Life Coach, Board Certified Life Coach, Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Author, Speaker and Mentor. Click here to learn more about coaching with Linda & frequently asked questions.

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It’s Truly a Miracle!

Posted on September 19, 2015 by lkuhar

What were you doing six years ago today?

I remember it all too well. Six years ago is when this miracle journey began.

I am so AMAZED & GRATEFUL that I have you, this blog community, to love, encourage and inspire one another. When I was diagnosed with cancer I prayed to have more time on earth to share the love of Christ with others and that is what I get to do here!

Today I want us to share our gratitude to God for all the miracles in our life in this very moment!

I am grateful that I get to make this video and talk with you, that I’m training for a half marathon, for my health, that I can breathe on my own without assistance from a machine and most of all the Gift of Life!

Everyone who comments will be entered to Win a copy of The Mended Heart by Suzanne Eller. Lets praise God and share what we are grateful for today!

~Praise for Worthy of a Miracle~

Linda’s story is an amazing example of God’s mighty power and faithfulness. If you’re believing God for something that seems impossible, let this book empower you to believe you are worthy and He is with you! – Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

My friend Linda is what I call “Gospel-strong”! In the pages of Worthy of a Miracle, you will see how in Linda’s weakness, Jesus made her “Gospel-strong”! You will not regret buying this book; you’ll like it so much, you’ll buy five more for your family and friends. – Derwin L. Gray, Lead Pastor Transformation Church, Author of Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study (Lifeway)

Preorder your copy of Worthy of a Miracle here! Read what other’s say about this book here.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for my book launch team. Click here if you’d like to join.

Are you tired of procrastinating and ready to get over that hurdle and accomplish your goals? Click here to be placed on my new client waiting list.

What are clients saying about their personal coaching experience with Linda? Read here.

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Look at what YOU did for me!

Posted on September 17, 2015 by lkuhar

Is being too tired a good excuse not to follow through on your goals?

I really wanted to use that excuse this week. But when I thought about my desired outcome to feel great when I run my half marathon I decided to push through my resistance.

But then, even in the middle of pushing through, I started thinking about ways to cut corners the next day! Have you ever done that?

Extra accountability is what I needed this week! So I stepped it up. I made a commitment to video and let you know when I completed my next goal (4 mile run).

I want to say a big THANK YOU to my blog community for watching this and my friend Stephanie for running with me because I would have totally cheated myself and ran fewer miles. Confession: I get lazy and I like to cut corners 🙂

Let me know who is keeping you accountable in your goal? Do you need to step up your accountability to make sure you follow through? Everyone who comments will be entered to win a copy of The Mended Heart by Suzanne Eller.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for my book launch team. Click here if you’d like to join.

Are you tired of procrastinating and ready to get over that hurdle and accomplish your goals? Click here to be placed on my new client waiting list.

What are clients saying about their personal coaching experience with Linda? Read here.

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Click here to preorder your copy of Worthy of a Miracle today!

No Pain, No Gain … Really?

Posted on September 12, 2015 by lkuhar

This was so hard … 7 miles complete!

Why do we take two steps forward and one step back when working towards our goal? We might need to consider the different factors involved. For example this week I need to look at the difference in the weather, my nutrition and stretching from the previous week.

Coaching tip: When you are working towards your goal do not get discouraged when you have an “off” day. It is part of the process to have good days and bad days. Remember progress not perfection. We must go through growing pains, learning and perseverance to get across the finish line.

Let’s keep up the good work ladies, together we will make it through!

Share with me today your progress and maybe an area that you are struggling in. Let’s talk this through together in the comments below & be entered to win a copy of The Mended Heart by Suzanne Eller.

If you’d like to join my book launch team click here! Let’s say our affirmation together today: I AM WORTHY! To preorder your copy of Worthy of a Miracle click here.

Are you tired of procrastinating and ready to get over that hurdle and accomplish your goals? Click here to be placed on my new client waiting list.

What clients are saying about their personal coaching experience with Linda? Read here.

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War Room

Posted on September 8, 2015 by lkuhar

Have you seen War Room? Confession: I went twice this weekend!

This movie literally has changed my life. If you have not seen the movie, please go see it.

Will you take the challenge with me to step up and be more disciplined in your prayer life? I know when I sincerely meet with God, I leave a changed woman every single time. I’m not saying it will be easy, but I promise it is worth it.

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11

While discipline is so important for us to achieve our goals, it is even more important in our time with God. Our prayer lives must be top priority.

Let me know how disciplined you are in your prayer life or do you need to step it up with me? How might that impact the goals you are trying to achieve? Everyone who comments will be entered to WIN The Mended Heart by Suzanne Eller.

If you’d like to join my book launch team click here!

Are you tired of procrastinating and ready to get over that hurdle and accomplish your goals? Click here to be placed on my new client waiting list.

What clients are saying about their personal coaching experience with Linda? Read here.

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My Prayer Before 1st Chemo

Posted on September 5, 2015 by lkuhar

This park is my special place. Before my first chemo treatment I sat here and prayed to God 5 simple words, “May your will be done“. At that point I did not know what was going to happen or what the journey was going to look like, but I released it to him that day.

I invite you to pray this simple prayer with me. God, may your will be done in my life.

Whatever goals you’re working on or the dreams you have I encourage you to hand them over to God and ask him to guide and lead you.

Romans 12:2 tells us that the renewing of our mind will literally transform us. To accomplish our goals we must have the mindset of Christ, which is positive. I firmly believe I would not be where I am today if I would have given up and had a negative mindset when I was learning to walk again after my illness.

How are you doing with your mindset? What is your mind focused on?

Lets say our affirmation together: I am worthy.

Whatever your goal is I want you to know YOU CAN DO IT!!! We can do this together.

Leave a comment and be entered to WIN The Mended Heart by Suzanne Eller. Let’s say our affirmation together: I AM WORTHY!!!

If you’d like to join my book launch team click here!

Are you tired of procrastinating and ready to get over that hurdle and accomplish your goals? Click here to be placed on my new client waiting list.

What clients are saying about their personal coaching experience with Linda? Read here.

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Redefining Your Goal

Posted on September 1, 2015 by lkuhar

I’m really embarrassed to show you the training video clip at the end … but I think it’s important to let you see me struggling because achieving our goals is not always pretty.

Today’s coaching tip is about redefining our goals.

A few weeks ago we set our goals. My goal is to run a half marathon on Nov. 8, just two days before my book release! But in the back of my mind I had another goal that was kind of blurry. It was to run the half marathon at a certain pace … a pace that is way to fast for me. I’m a pretty SLOW runner and the goal is unrealistic. Honestly, most people walk faster than I run!

So every time I go out for a run I keep putting extra pressure on myself because I’m comparing myself to whether or not I can achieve a faster pace. It’s really silly because my goal is to complete the half marathon period. It doesn’t matter how fast I run it. Just like selling my book, it does not matter how many books are sold, the only thing that matters is that I was obedient to what God called me to do, which was to write the book.

Today I want to encourage you to take a little time and really think about your goal. Do you need to redefine it?

Or are you someone who set a goal but then got off track and said maybe I’ll start later?

What is God speaking to your heart today about your goals? Everyone who comments will be entered to WIN!

This months give away is this awesome book by Suzanne Eller, The Mended Heart.

Let’s say our affirmation together today: I AM WORTHY! To preorder your copy of Worthy of a Miracle click here.

Are you tired of procrastinating and ready to get over that hurdle and accomplish your goals? Click here to be placed on my new client waiting list.

What clients are saying about their personal coaching experience with Linda? Read here.

Click here to subscribe to my blog for future inspiration and exciting giveaways.

Click here to learn more about Team In Training!

Linda Kuhar, Christian Life Coach

Tag Archives: Suzanne Eller

A Powerful Lesson from Cancer {& Worthy of a Miracle Necklace Giveaway}

Put to the Test

It’s Truly a Miracle!

Look at what YOU did for me!

No Pain, No Gain … Really?

War Room

My Prayer Before 1st Chemo

Redefining Your Goal