“Looking Ahead and Not Behind”
Published: May 1, 2026
By John Coleman
We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles. We should never let our struggles define us. We should never wear our dysfunctions like a comfortable old sweater. We should never beat ourselves up over decisions that we made when we believed they were the best decisions that we could make under the circumstances at that time.
We can’t change the past or know all the details about the future. Yet, you are here ... now ... with the power to shape your day … this day … and the future.
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John Coleman is the Chief Content Officer for the Master Life Coach Training Institute, a university academic counselor and professor of psychology and the Bible, a certified life coach, and a pastor.
“I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Gives Me Strength.” - Philippians 4:13
The Bible tells us that we "all have sinned and fallen short of the God's glory" (Romans 3:23). The good news is: that's not the end of the story. God's only son, Jesus, was sent to our world to die for our sins (Romans 5:8; 1 Peter 2:24). All we have to do is believe in Him and we will have eternal life (John 3:16). If you want to know more about about Jesus and how He can change your life, let us know how we can encourage and pray for you.
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