By Patti Marler | Darren's God Blog , Inspirational
It was just last weekend. A discussion in my men’s group came up about grace. I thought I understood it, at least partially. I’m still grasping at that one to fully understand it. The discussion lead to a shocker to me. I totally misunderstood. I had not realized that once you say, “Yes” to Jesus, […]
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By Darren LaCroix | 17 Minutes to Your Dream , Inspirational , Stage Time Articles
Two questions: First, what’s your really big ‘they’ll think I’m crazy’ dream? I mean the big one. The one that you think about, but then listen to the pessimists and surrender your dream to their ‘reality.’ Well, heck, you are busy, aren’t you? You have priorities, and anyway, deep down inside, you don’t think it’s […]
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By Patti Marler | Inspirational , Motivational Tips & Quotes , Public Speaking Business
I was on an all in. I was speaking and doing comedy anywhere and everywhere I could. If they would pay me, that was a huge bonus, but as my mentors Vinnie and Dave taught me, stage time, stage time, stage time. I was a member of four Toastmaster clubs, squeezing in every meeting possible. […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking , Motivational Tips & Quotes
When your best friend is going through a tough time, you listen. My best friend and comedy mentor, Dave Fitzgerald, had a distinctive gravely voice, a witty natural sense of humor and was filled with wisdom. He was also one of the most requested speakers at support groups around New England because of his wit and […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking
Question: If you met someone over coffee, and with sincerity and conviction, they say to you, “I wanna win the World Championship of Public Speaking.” What would you say to them? How do you think you could best help them with their goal? If it was me, and I really wanted to help them, I’d […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking
We all have moments of wonder as a youngster. We can be easily impressed. Did you ever notice the memories that stick with us, good and bad, are the ones that are connected with a deep emotion? That emotional memory peg is why we remember the moment. It becomes etched in you brain forever and […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking
When we are born, we have so much to learn, but wanting something seems to just be a part of who we are. When a baby wants something, they just go for it. If they are restrained, they cry until someone helps them get it. If that doesn’t work, they cry louder. If that doesn’t […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Funny Public Speaking , Inspirational , Master Public Speaking , Motivational Tips & Quotes
“Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” -Judges 6:15 When I was in high school, I have to say, I felt totally invisible. As I walked through the corridors of Auburn High School with the echo of random slamming […]
Continue readingBy Darren LaCroix | Darren's God Blog , Inspirational
Many people who are spiritual will say that Jesus was a real person, a great teacher, of great moral character and a great example of love. In learning through my own journey I often don’t know how to respond to people when they know I follow Jesus. I often go to my mentors and ask […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Motivational Tips & Quotes , Public Speaking Business
Do you love inspiring people? When you hear people say, “Wow, thank you, that was inspiring!” Does it fill you up? For many, it does. For me, it does for sure. I love the self-development world. It’s filled with inspiring people, step-by-step processes and stories. It’s also filled with a lot of BS, but that […]
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