Weekly Messages

The heck with hesitation. Imperfect action is far better than waiting for you or things around you to be perfect before taking action.    My son Camden is in the 7th grade. He absolutely loves basketball.    If he’s not at practice or working out, he’s finds a way to get a ball in his hand to work on developing his skills.    Even when the weather is horrible – cold, raining or snowing, he finds a way.   The amount of time and reps he has devoted to it you’d think he’s really good. However, the challenge and difficulty of the season is the fact that he hasn’t been able to transfer that practice, and visible skill improvement into game time results.    After hours and hours working with him and countless coaching conversations one would reasonably expect him to experience a breakthrough…   The next level moment where things slow down, become more clear, and start clicking.    Unfortunately, he has been met with repeated frustration.    The breakthrough hasn’t happened, yet.    I’m guessing you’ve experienced the moment I’m referring to in your life too. Whether it was on a sports field, a classroom, or boardroom, you dedicated great focus, effort and attention to develop your skill and become as good as you could.    Although the time was invested, you didn’t ‘get it’ as fast or as great as you wanted.    Yes, a good amount of time is absolutely required to build skills, improve them, and build the confidence necessary to utilize them.    But, that knowledge can absolutely also get in one’s way and prevent them from applying those new and improved skills because they are trying to make the ‘moment’ and action perfect.    We often learn through a set of rules and fixed structure that when not present, throw us off. We freeze up, become fearful, and second guess our ability. Discounting the work we have put in and focusing on screwing up, rather than stepping forward.    When we do this, we hesitate. We immediately think, “what if this doesn’t work? At least, if I don’t try it, I won’t have to go through the disappointment of realizing I couldn’t do it, or at least do it well.”   Following that logic, one would never see disappointment, and absolutely no chance of success.    I love the Zig Ziglar quote “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you learn to do it well.”   Being reminded of this, it hit me square in the mouth.    “Son, stop hesitating. Believe in yourself. No one is great on the first try, or the many try’s thereafter. But, you’ve got to try to become great. And the gift and result of action is that it creates momentum…not the other way around.”    Just as we are called to boldly obey God’s prompting, choose to Act and Respond with Urgency and Anticipation - Not Hesitation!!!   For when we hesitate, what happens? The answer is – not much; Nothing!    The moment passes, and nothing was done. You missed it. The opportunity is lost.    And we carry the frustration and possible pain of our hesitation. That’s a heavy uneasiness for we have no idea what would have come from responding with action.   I’d rather have the satisfaction of knowing that I met the moment with action and anticipation of good things to come from it. Even if I fell short, messed up, or missed the ‘shot’.    This past week was tournament week for his junior high team. I’m pleased to share that Camden learned to let go of ‘perfect’. He began trusting his instincts and knowledge, began anticipating, and responding to opportunities with free-flowing urgency.   Did he make every shot? No. Did the team make it all the way? No.    But, it was AWESOME to see him respond with action and be happy he did.    Pushing worry and doubt to the back of his mind, believing in himself, and just GO!    I pray we all do that more in our lives.    Take Bold Action,   Brock    P.S. Determine what it is you need to do – and then do it! Encourage others to do the same. 

Happy Valentine’s Day from us to you. 💝   The entire month of February is a celebration of the heart; love, kindness, gentleness, and joy.    Filled with thoughts and moments that we hope lift your heart and remind you just how important your relationships, friends, family, and community are in your life.    While today is a day that receives much attention, Friday is another fun and important day as well – RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY!   It’s a day rooted in the “pay it forward” initiative. Encouraging us to stop in the typical rush of the day, observe our environment, really notice those around you. See an opportunity to say and/or do something nice for someone else; no matter a stranger or friend.   The whole idea and reason is to make the world a little better place by spreading a little light and making kindness a part of our everyday lives.    If your heart and eyes are open, you’ll see opportunities everywhere.   Throughout your day Friday, and any day, decide to be intentional in your observations and complete random acts of kindness.    When you see someone, greet them with a smile. Even strangers you’re simply walking past.   When buying your morning cup of coffee, buy one for the person next in line.    Just be present and listen to each other.   Run errands for busy family members.   Leave a positive comment on blogs and channels.   Leave a large tip for a struggling waiter.   Email an under-appreciated co-worker.   Mail out a thank you letter.   Donate clothes to shelters in your city.   Send an encouraging text message.   And, Yes, you could absolutely send and/or share dulci sweets chocolates. 😊 After all, Spreading Hope, Sharing Joy, and Shining Light in the world is why Mike and I created this company and the idea to…   Get A Gift, Give A Gift…Goodness Created to be shared.    Not everything on the list can be done by everyone, and that’s okay.    But, if you do even a couple of them, you will not only bring a smile and joy to the people you gifted kindness, you will receive it too.    Your day might just be one of the best you’ve had in awhile.    Let Kindness Lead The Way,   Brock    P.S. The potential of kindness is quite literally unlimited. If each of us activate it - there’s no end to the Goodness we can share together. 💯

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love in all its forms. It of course includes romantic love, but also the love between parents and children as well as the loving relationships between friends and even co-workers.    And since we (dulci sweets) exist to help you recognize, celebrate and show love and appreciation to the people in your life, it only seems right for me to share tips to help you write a most sweet and memorable valentine.    Cue the shameless plug and friendly reminder….One you’ll assuredly want to go in hand with your perfect dulci sweets chocolate gift.    Grab a pen and paper. Lean in. And follow along with all your heart.    First, is the structure of the message. It contains the items to bullet point that you want to include:   The reason for why you’re writing the message. What you love, appreciate, value about the person. The person’s impact and/or meaning to your life. A most sweet and beautiful ending.    Next, begin to elaborate on each point and fill in with heartfelt detail.    Don’t forget that ending, and don’t over think it….   Examples for your use as you choose:    You are Purposefully and Wonderfully Made. You are Worthy. You are Loved. You make me smile. You are Sweet and Beautiful.   Now, start putting it all together.    As an example, as long as you promise not to tell her, I will share with you the Valentine message I wrote for my wife. Shhhh….   My Valentine 💘🥰   Beautiful. Strong. Spectacular. And Sweet. Those are some of the first words that come to my mind when I think of you and the love I have for you.   After 25 years together, Your Beauty and touch still makes my heart jump. 😍 Your Strength in Christ and Belief in US is a powerful force of daily encouragement. 🙏🏻 A Spectacular Mom to our boys, that brings incredible warmth and joy to our family. 🦸‍♀️ My absolute Best friend and the sweet oxygen to my life. 🌟 Loving you is like breathing. It’s natural, needed, and nourishing.    You make life wonderful, amazing and extraordinary. 💯 I’m Forever and Always grateful to build and live life with you Nicole 💝   Obviously God made you just for me. 😊   Lovingly and Completely Yours,    Brock    Do you think she’ll like it?    Now, imagine the response when that message is paired with dark chocolate covered strawberries, dark chocolate Brock Bites, and her absolute favorite, Toffee with Sea Salt.    Of course, this can be adjusted to appropriately fit the relationship, romantic or not. But, I just gave you steps and examples to make this coming Valentine’s one to remember.    I hope and wish that yours will be as good as mine :-)    All for love,   Brock   P.S. Place your orders now. Valentine’s is one week away. Guaranteed to bring plenty of smiles and good vibes. 

On this final day of January, heading into ‘heart month’ – I want to provide you, both a secret and a challenge.    As you have probably picked up since making the decision to join the dulci sweets community we are passionate and purposeful people. 💯   We certainly aren’t perfect. Definitely make mistakes. But, our mission is far too important not to give our best to be our best, for what we do and the people we serve.    And therein lies the secret.    The secret to living life at full strength…Being on fire, acting with a sense of urgency for how you do anything.    YOU HAVE TO BRING THE “E’s” !!!🔥🔥🔥   Positive ENERGY. Alert EXPECTATION. Unwavering ENTHUSIASM.    It seems so obvious and simple, but I promise, it can change so much.    Think about each one and how you can get the “E’s” running through your veins:   Positive Energy - How you walk into a room. Greet others with a smile and welcoming body language. Uplifting and Encouraging (another E that’s great to possess and give freely).   Alert Expectation - This is a perpetual attitude that expects good even when dealt with difficulty.    It means even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. — Romans 5:3 (MSG)   You’re on alert to see obstacle as opportunities. To turn trials in to Triumphs. You EXPECT GOOD THINGS TO HAPPEN!!   Unwavering Enthusiasm - When you operate with the first two “E’s” you naturally create and feed Enthusiasm.    A genuine demeanor and mindset that allows you to approach life, people, work, marriage, family with gratitude and joy. With zeal and freshness that lightens your steps and inspires your best.   In the words of  Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm!"   Now, if you’re up for it, here’s your challenge…   For the next 28 days, do your best to enter each day and every activity with Positive Energy, Alert Expectation and Unwavering Enthusiasm!    Don’t look to be perfect. It won’t happen. Give yourself a lot of Grace. But, commit to keeping the “E’s” at the front of your mind and applying them the best you can.    Here’s three additional tips to support your efforts to boost your “E’s”:  Never lose the AWE!! Go through the process of seeing and hearing something for the first time. Regenerate those senses. Bring yourself back to the Start. Start with the end in mind. See and feel in advance the difference you are about to make in another’s life.  Envision the better future being made possible because of it. Take the thrill of the ENDING and bring it to the Beginning.  Treat it as a sacred mission - Believe wholeheartedly what you do will help a person achieve more. Become better and accomplish the results they desire.    Here's to bringing the “E’s” wherever you go.   Light up your world,   Brock   P.S. To become Enthusiastic, Act Enthusiastically! Soon enough your energy will MATCH your ‘Act’

I sure do appreciate you being part of this community. Mike and I truly believe in what we are doing and are deeply devoted to being a positive part of your life.    Last week I posed this question - Who’s voice do you hear the most in your life?     If you missed that, I encourage you to check it out:  https://dulcisweets.com/blogs/news/make-sure-this-is-working-for-you‼️   It goes hand-in-hand with the question I have for you today.    Do you often find yourself worrying about things? For most, including myself, that’s a rhetorical question, and makes you shake your head and answer - well, duh!   If you’re living, have responsibilities, care for others, and want to be and do your best – I think worry comes with the territory.    It’s human. It’s natural…in small amounts.   However, as you may have experienced a time or two in your life, when worry grows and is consistently with you, it becomes a vicious enemy.   It can absolutely overtake us. Stop us in our tracks; debilitate, steal, and destroy.     Being real with you, in the last few years, I’ve found myself worrying more than ever.  And the far majority of those items I worried about was not in my control.    I’m fairly confident, many more people than not, share similar feelings of worry in their life too.    So, I thought it would be helpful to someone (maybe you), to share what did help me and I continue to remind myself of frequently when thoughts of worry start to creep in my mind.    Start with this statement (it’s a tough one, but true and necessary):   Worrying is a sign that you’re not trusting God.    Please think on that for a moment.   What you Worry about the most often reveals where you trust God the least.   Jesus tells us what our role is -  “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33 Then there’s this – When you really think about it, one of three outcomes will definitely happen in what you’re worried about today:   1. It may never happen:  The very thing that is weighing heavy on you, keeping you awake at night, may never happen at all.    A study was completed by researchers at Penn State University that asked people to document the things they were worried about, and how many of their fears actually came to pass in the next 30 days.    The result – 91% of their worries did not come to pass.    Translation – Likely less than 10% of what you worry about will actually happen.    But, your worry will rob you of peace, 100% of the time. Furthermore, it may even rob your awareness of God’s presence.    Matthew 6:34 reads, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”    2. It may happen and won’t be as bad as you thought.  I’m certain everyone can recall many situations where the fearful thoughts and worried anticipation was far worse than the actual occurrence itself.    A job interview.  A sales presentation.  Asking a girl out on a date.  Meeting new people and worrying if they will like you.  Taxes - Never fun and there’s no avoiding them, but you get through it.   3. It may happen and God will carry you through it.    You may experience God’s presence, provision, and peace far greater than ever before. His strength, His power, His care, His love often shines brightest in the darkest moments.    A troubling medical diagnosis, procedure, treatment.  Loss of a loved one.  Financial pressures. Ending of a long relationship.    JESUS IS ENOUGH!!!   Refuse to worry. The PEACE of God will go to work for you. And that PEACE will surpass any other thoughts that are trying to make you fearful.   Fully Devoted,   Brock    P.S. This message is central to why dulci sweets exists. For any occasion, situation, or simply, just because, giving and receiving a gift from a friend or loved one does make an impact. It can make difference. It will lift the soul with Goodness Created to be shared. P.S.S. Valentines is soon approaching and dulci sweets most confidently has you covered. 💯🎁💝 Send ‘Sweet Crunch’ for your Valentine’s, Galentine’s or Palentine’s 😊🫶 DS Crunch Bars and Crispy Cookies 

I have a question for you. Who’s voice do you hear the most in your life?    If your answer is YOU, good for you for recognizing that, because it’s true.    “Know one is more influential in your life than you are, because no one talks more to you than you do.” ~ Dr. Paul David Tripp   If you have been a member of our community for awhile you know that I have two sons. Camden, the oldest (13) loves to compete.    He has an exceptionally high discipline for putting in the physical work to get better. He especially loves basketball, and if he’s not at practice with his team, he’s practicing at home and/or asking if he can go workout with me at the gym.     The start of this season has been rough. He hasn’t yet experienced that ‘breakthrough’ moment where his level of practice has transferred to his desired performance in the games.    I see him pushing hard and becoming more frustrated. This frustration led us to have a conversation about his thoughts and self talk.   What’s going in there? What words is he saying to himself?    Naturally, this made me think about you, and myself too.    “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” — Proverbs 4:23   Your thoughts have Incredible power.    What you think about affects your attitude, behaviors, beliefs, words and actions.    What you say to yourself and what you think about determines the direction of your life.    So be careful how you think, because your life is moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts.    The good news is that you have incredible power over your thoughts.    Therefore, it is extremely critical that you do all you can (starting with your self talk) to make them good, positive, rooted in love, grace, and compassion.    Let us focus on what is True, Good, and Right.    When you focus on the ‘Right’ stuff, you’ll find that you don’t have time for the wrong stuff.    Keeping your eyes truly fixed on God, spending consistent time in the word, and in prayer - is like a double-edged sword against negativity.    You immerse yourself in learning how to think, live and act your best while distancing yourself from the distractions, threats and dangers of the world.    By chance, if you think what I’m sharing is over exaggerated in the slightest, take a good, solid look around you.    What images do you see? On your computer, phone, tablet, T.V.    What words do you hear from the people nearby at work, your social groups, or even at home?    And, yes, most definitely, in your own mind?    Heck, if we are honest with ourselves, it’s difficult to keep your mind focused on a single thought for more than 20-30 seconds without some other thought trying to interrupt. Am I right?    The truth is negative thinking becomes a habit. Unfortunately, it’s a default habit posture for a lot of people. And they often don’t even know it.    However, if negative thinking can become a habit, so too can positive thinking.    All the more reason to do all you can to ensure those thoughts are positive and good; working in your favor, building you up, propelling you forward.    Now that we are aware and know that this doesn’t just happen to you, it affects us all, we can make sure not to play victim.    Understand that protecting your mind and guarding your thoughts requires us to be proactive and intentional…   Not just every day, but constantly throughout the day.    Speaking life, for life lived to the full,   Brock  P.S. Camden’s Birthday is Friday. In honor of that, we are offering 20% discount on his personal dulci sweets favorites. Savings, today through Friday the 20th, on Crispy Cookies, Toffee with Sea Salt, Toffee with Almond toppings, and Brock Bites.  Enter the code: Bday at checkout to redeem discount. Product quantity unlimited within single order. Limit One use per customer.  

Every person has experienced feeling…   Not smart enough. Not talented enough. Not pretty enough. Not Good enough.   You have been scared. Scared to say you’re sorry. Scared to speak up. Scared to step forward. Scared to try, fail and be embarrassed.    You have felt alone, lonely, and disconnected - even when you are surrounded by people.    You have felt ashamed, because you let someone down. You have let yourself down, because you know you could have, should have, but you didn’t.    You’ve felt ‘way in over your head’ - like an imposter. Worried you’d be ‘found out’ and exposed.    There were times when you felt small, unimportant, or insignificant in the midst of another person’s success, comments, or judgments.   You have had your heart broken and been let down.  At this point of the message, you’re thinking – “Geesh Brock, thanks for making me feel so good. Where are you going with this? It better brighten up real quick.”😬   Here comes the light…   What does all this tell you?    That you are not alone. That We All have felt and feel those emotions at some point, or many points, on our life’s journey.    It is part of the human condition. Part of this thrilling roller coaster adventure we call life.    The realization that Everyone is experiencing the same.    We all want to be seen, heard and understood. We all seek human connection. To belong. To be appreciated. To feel important. To feel significant. That we matter and matter to the people we want to matter to.    That looking good in the eyes of others, matters to us even if we don’t readily admit it.    Charles Darwin taught us that our emotions are mental states shared by all people in all cultures.    While we all have different life experiences, different beliefs, political opinions, favorite sports teams, skin tones, we are All human, and that makes us All The Same.    We are all children of God. Created in his image. We are fragile, broken, in need of love and grace. ❤️   This speaks to the Golden Rule in life - Treat others as you would like to be treated.💯   Why the Golden rule – because they are feeling and experiencing just the same as you are.    So be kind. Be considerate. Be Loving. Just as you’d like others to be to you. 😊   And since you know this and have been reminded of it, why not go first? Offer a smile, extend a hand, open a door, buy a cup of coffee, and share your favorite dulci sweets chocolates with them.    You can also purchase the chocolate sweets and send it to them. 🎁   And remember this…   You Are Purposefully and Wonderfully Made,   Brock    P.S. This message is at the center of our ‘Get one Trio, Give One Trio’ movement. Goodness created to be shared that encourages, uplifts, and lets a person know they are wonderfully made too. 

Happy 2023 🥳   Every New Year, nearly everyone is talking about goals and resolutions.    Do you have them?    What are they?   Are they the same or similar to last year?    That’s cool, and I get it.    But, while it’s certainly helpful to have a destination, I believe it’s most important to establish a foundational approach for the journey.    The daily attitudes, behaviors, habits, and actions that ultimately shape us into the person we must become in order to reach our desired destination. 🎯   So here are four things that I know, when applied, make all the difference in the world.    1. Learn - You have to have learning to survive, let alone succeed. What you don’t know Can hurt you.    Learning from your own experiences, both negative and positive. Not only learning from our failures, but also the mistakes of others. Learning through others failures helps us learn what Not to do, so we can avoid the pain of having tried and failed ourselves.    We learn by what we see - so pay attention. We learn by what we hear - so be a good listener. We also learn from what we read - so open a good book, or two, or three.    Learning is the beginning of good health, good wealth, spirituality.    2. Try: You can’t just learn. You’ve got to try to see if you can do it.    TRY to make a difference. Try to make some progress. TRY a new skill or activity.    You can’t do it all, but you can TRY many things. Why not go All Out!?!? Give All You Got.    And how long should you Try?…Until.   3. Stay: You have to Stay from Spring to Harvest. Carry it Through. Also know as ‘Stickability’.   You can’t end in “the middle” - don’t sign up for something in the Spring and leave it in the Summer. Stay until you finish and always leave it better than you found it.    You don’t have to stay forever - but until you See it through.    4. Care: If you Care at all - you’ll get some results. If you CARE enough - you’ll get incredible results.    Care enough to do it Right. Care enough to make a difference. Care enough to be the highest producer. Care enough to Win.    The More you Care, the Stronger you can be.    Resolutions or not, to improve, grow, and achieve, Keep it simple. Be Your Best. Shine your light, Every Day!   You are wonderfully made,   Brock   P.S. All Four are easy to do, but also easy not to do. 🤔   This is advice for all ages. Please be sure to share this message with someone you know will benefit from it. ❤️

First things first, I certainly hope you had a wonderful and warm Christmas. Wonderfully filled with fun and cheerful times with loved ones. Warm in heart and spirit celebrating the birth of Jesus and the light of the world that he is. 🌟   What a season it has been too, for dulci sweets. This being our first true full Christmas season, has required a rather demanding and hectic pace.    No complaints and many thanks to you, are beloved customers, and the rapidly growing DS Community. Which, by the way, has nearly tripled in the past couple of months adding hundreds of people – so cool!   That has to mean you are spreading the ‘Goodness Created to be shared’ and that means the world to Mike and Me.    And that brings me to the point of today’s message…   Mike and I were having one of those serious business discussions that happen from time to time during the growth of a business.    Yeah, the one that starts with – this is very good, but how the heck will we get this all done? Quickly followed up with, how are we going to go from where we are now to where we believe it can be and want it to be?    Now take what I just said and apply it to just about any situation or endeavor in your life where you want accomplish, achieve, build something.    We all know you don’t just show up one day and you’re instantly awarded top prize. It takes time. In most cases, a whole lot it.    It takes a ton of practice. Day after day. Rain or shine.    It takes sacrifice, discipline, and commitment; mind, body and spirit to do the many, not so fun things, repeatedly, because it won’t get done if you don’t do it.     After one of sports greatest upset in the 20th century, World Champion boxer, Muhammad Ali said, “The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses. Behind the lines. In the gym and out there on the road, long before I danced under the lights.”   Boy oh boy, isn’t that the truth?!? Everyone wants to focus on how to do the performance - the thing that gets all the attention.    But the performance is made possible and determined by all the things that happen when no attention is being payed. No cameras, no fanfare, no publicity, no social media followers, no name recognition.    Just you, a goal, skill, dream that’s easy to be excited about at the beginning, but will require relentless effort and consistent work to become something more.    It’s not sexy. It’s rarely easy. And it will require your best, especially when you don’t feel like it.    Life altering note: The days you don’t feel on top of your game (e.g. tired and tested) will be many, but it’s those days where the greatest differences are made.    It is what you do Before the game begins that determines whether you win or lose when the lights are on and the audience is watching.    Get Up! Show Up! Keep Doing It! ✅✅✅   You are Wonderfully Made,   Brock    P.S. A New Year is directly ahead. Now, and the next few days, is an outstanding time to checkin with your heart and head. Deciding on what you are going to do and where you’ll be this time next year.    If this message was helpful to you, please think of a friend and share it with them. We’ve got a lot of purposeful work ahead of us and I know this community can be a light to many. 🌟

Today, I’m coming to you as your travel agent. Not only to ensure successful arrival to the destination, but that you enjoy the journey along the way. 😊   Sharing three directions that can absolutely Revolutionize and Transform your life.    Travel far - You’ve heard the phrase ‘Travel the second mile’, right? It’s interesting to know that phrase relates back to the ancient days when it was rule and law in act of service to ‘walk one mile’ with someone that asked you to do so.    But, to walk the second mile, it was done so voluntarily, without obligation. They had no right to ask that of you, nor did you have to do it.    Hence the wise words encouraging us to travel the second mile with people. To go where most wouldn’t, and won’t.    In rule and law the road is busy, filled with many people fulfilling their obligation. Doing the minimum and only what is required.    However, the second mile is greatly less traveled. No traffic congestion. Thinned out with far fewer people. People doing More after ‘enough’ (the obligatory minimum) is done.    Travel light - when you are climbing to the top of a mountain, you certainly have to travel light. There’s no room for negativity. You can’t afford to carry burdens and disappointments. You can’t dwell on past hurts or mistakes. You must let go of everything that can weigh you down, slow you up, and hinder your ability to reach the top.    Lose the ‘baggage’, keep short accounts, and let it go.    Travel the High road - Be kind to those that are not kind to you. Turn the other cheek. Not that you are to be naive and become a pushover. But, remember the amazing Grace you have received from God.    Do your best to give that to others. Always value people. Make love your motivation for action.   Don’t give the devil the chance to steal your joy with anger and resentment.   “Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.” Luke 6:28 KJV   Travel Far, Travel Light, Travel the High road.     I assure you of this - Your Greatest Life is found there.   Brock    P.S. We are here to help others shine. A great and effective way to do that is show them the way, out of love and service, and to travel the second mile with them. 

Do you feel like you are waiting for something extraordinary to happen in your life?    For instance, I’ve sometimes found myself repeatedly checking my email with a vague sense of hope. Hope for what, exactly, am I expecting to pop up, is what I have to ask myself.    Answer - I’m not sure, but I’m hoping for something new. A breakthrough or a win of some kind.    Some good news from someone. I don’t want to miss it and want something extraordinary to happen.   Can you relate or am I alone in this?     Giving myself the benefit of not being crazy, I bet you can.    I think we are all checking for some news. Out of habit even. Mindlessly doing it. Mechanically reaching for our phones, hoping, and looking for something.     I believe we are all waiting, all yearning for something that can and will change everything.    Something remarkable, indeed, that makes us, finally, amazingly significant and completely secure.    Here’s the million dollar question: What if that extraordinary something has already happened?    I mean, could it be, we are waiting for something that has already happened to us?🤔   What if we knew the Creator of heaven and earth, the King of Kings, wanted to be with us, wanted us in His family, in His home forever?   What if the King of Kings wanted you so badly that He would give up His only son to be with you?     To have His son bear all our pains, and transgressions. Stand in our place and endure underserved, brutal, and deadly punishment for our wrongdoings.    He not only allowed it, but provided us direct access, through His son and the Holy Spirit, to Him whenever we want. With the desire that we talk to Him often.    He’s not asking us to try harder, but trust that the work has already been done to bring us into His family. He wants to spend eternity - His Eternity with us!    If we are mindful of this, and you truly believe it, how does this not leave us positively shocked and joyful?    How does it not leave us less apt to take and keep offense, be easily hurt, and quick to judge others when we think they have done something wrong?    If we do believe it, we will be less apt to criticize, slower to anger, more forgiving, and more patient.    We will be known for being loving toward one another, because we have the resources to do just that.    We finally found what we’ve always wanted – significance and security from the only one who can really give us both.     A gift from the King of Kings.    If this is true, then our actions will point to the truth of Jesus and that we actually belong to Him. 🌟   And sure enough, in God’s word, Jesus turns to his followers and says the following about how people will know that we belong to Him…   “Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.” John 13:34-35    Simply, Jesus says, believe in me and Love like me.    As we prepare to celebrate this Christmas season with friends, family, and in some cases, people we barely know, may your heart, mind, and spirit be centered and anchored on the truth of Jesus. His Hope, Peace, Promise and Love.    The love (extraordinary gift) of our Heavenly Father.    Merry Christmas to you and yours.   I hope this Christmas week, and especially Christmas Day, you experience rest and great joy found in peace that God offers.    Sweet Blessings,    Brock    Credit: This message was inspired from the incredible book by Brandt Hansen titled: UNoffendable. An outstanding read for everyone. 

Operation Redemption is a new book, available now, written by our very good friend, Paul Hevesy.     This is a compelling story of four archangel warriors called to a most important and dangerous mission. A mission to ultimately save and redeem the world.   A must read that will take you on a thrilling adventure that will have you consider the spiritual world around us. The constant battles that we can not see, but have surely felt at times in our lives.    An epic story of dark forces of evil plotting to kill and destroy versus the light of God – the Creator and Author of life.    This is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Operation Redemption: The Creator’s Plan   “Gabriel?” “I’m here,” the archangel said, kneeling before the Creator. “It is time.” “Time?” “For a baby to be born,” the Creator spoke softly. He continued, “The life of this child is to be protected at all costs.” “Who is this child?” asked Gabriel. “Your time of understanding will soon come. For now, you are to assemble your greatest team of angelic warriors. Not for their strength and might only but, first, for their stealth.” “Stealth?” Gabriel asked.   “Yes, their ability to operate undetected behind enemy lines while armed to protect humans is critical,” the Creator answered.   “I understand,” the archangel replied.   The Creator continued, “The enemy knows nothing of the significance of this child, and neither will your team. Not until the appropriate time. But the child’s life is, as is all of humanity, surrounded by evil. And the life must be fully protected.”   “When?” “Soon. Assemble your team and await further instructions.”    “What is the message to our chosen forces?” asked Gabriel, knowing his teams were always curious and ready to fight. The opportunity to pursue the enemy behind enemy lines in the earthly realm is the hope of every angelic warrior.   “To protect the child and to do so undetected by the fallens. That is all they need to know. For now, the less they know about the child, the better for them. They must only fight the fallens to defend the child’s life and to otherwise protect one another.”   “Where?” asked Gabriel, now understanding there were to be no more intrusive questions regarding the mission. He trusted the Creator wholeheartedly and knew he would be told everything he needed at just the right time.   “Nazareth.”   And so it began….   We have a wonderful treat for our dulci sweets community.   The first 10 customers to order a Trio of their choice will receive a signed copy of Operation Redemption as a free gift from us - $21.95 value.   Making any of our world famous Trios an even more special Christmas gift for a loved one this year.   Merry Christmas,   Brock & Mike    P.S. Two main places to order your copy…Amazon or Shopify for a personalized and signed copy 😊

One of the main reasons Mike and I started dulci sweets is to celebrate and support organizations dedicated to doing good work for others and our world.    Our slogan, “Goodness Created to be shared” does not only refer to our products, but this very purpose as well – highlighting Good people doing Good things that make a positive difference.    One of those organizations is Comfort Cases, a foster care nonprofit, founded in 2013, whose mission is to eliminate the demoralizing use of a black trash bag for a child’s suitcase as they are transported from one facility to another.    They do this by providing each of the thousands of youth entering the foster care system with Comfort Cases.    Comfort Cases are backpacks with essential and comfort items for the first few days youth enter foster care The cases are age- and gender- specific bags with the following essentials and comfort items: pajamas, blankets, toiletries, journals, books, pens, coloring books, crayons and stuffed animals.   This past weekend I had the privilege of packing several comfort cases for children in Ohio. This coming weekend I’ll pack more for children in West Virginia.   In a combined effort with Orangetheory Fitness studios in Ohio and West Virginia, over 1,600 comfort cases will be packed from the donations totaling $72,197. The members of those incredible communities made that happen in a two week campaign.    This speaks very loudly to me and serves as a wonderful reminder.    First, for what can be accomplished when people come together. When we contribute our time, talent, resources, amazing things happen.   Second, never underestimate the value and impact a seemingly ‘small’ item can make. Whether it’s a dollar, a single backpack, a gift, or a smile.    No contribution and effort is too small.    Third, we are called to be our brothers keeper. To love one another as ourselves. And, of course, to love God with all our heart, all our soul, and all our mind, with all our strength.   That love and light is activated and shines brightest when we give to others. When we focus on the needs of others.    Whether it’s the moment a child in foster care is given their very own, brand new, comfort case, or a person receives a dulci sweets trio with our signature box that reads upon opening - You Are Worthy, both have the opportunity to change the trajectory of their life.    Disclaimer - I’m not saying both items are equal in necessity and the immediate need the contents fill.    What I am referring to is the heart, attitude, and feeling they provide to the recipient. Telling them they do matter. They are not forgotten. They are loved.   When you really ponder it, most often times, it was something simple as a small ‘gift’ in a tough moment that much fruit resulted from.    It sparked a change in attitude. It provided possibilities. Softened the heart and filled it with love and hope.   And that’s when amazingly good things can happen.   Key takeaway:  Don’t discount yourself as insignificant or minimize your efforts as being small and unnoticeable. You have no idea who someone may turn out to be later in life.    You don’t realize how your seemingly small touch of God’s love may result in magnificent eternal fruit.    Every person is important — and it’s our job to take the love and hope of Jesus to as many people as possible and to draw them to His saving power, especially at Christmastime!   Sweet Blessings,   Brock    P.S. A good example is worth twice as much as good advice. Let your Actions do the talking. 

“Thanks for making me feel important.”   That’s the phrase that a friend of mine recently said to me after a visit.  And it made me think; what did I do to accomplish that and how many others need to feel that way?   It also made me think of the scene in the movie Jerry McGuire, where Tom Cruise (Jerry) walked Cuba Gooding Jr (Rod Tidwell) through the lobby.  Remember that scene?   Rod was Jerry’s only other client.  He was up for a contract re-negotiation, and he was feeling down, neglected, and undervalued.    Ever feel like that? I have.     Well, we know what happened, Jerry took him aside and walked the conference room floor.  He introduced him to any and everyone he could.  When the conversation turned to Jerry or someone else, Jerry brought the attention right back to Rod.  Rod was in the spotlight!   Think about this: How many times are we wanting to be in the spotlight?  Are we wanting to feel important; be valued, feel worthy, appreciated, and loved?     All the time right!     But how often have we made the conscious decision to bring those feelings to someone else?     I say purposefully, because it goes against our self-serving nature to serve others.     We seek comfort and pleasure for ourselves, but rarely seek it for others.     You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want. -Zig Ziglar   So today, and in this season of giving; remember that your words and actions will affect someone in one way or another.    You have the power to share light, hope and value, or the power to snuff out the light of another.     Choose to focus on the former.    Reach out and let them know they are worthy, valued and loved.  Let them know you are better because of them and that they matter.   Therefore encourage one another and build each other up… 1 Thessalonians 5:11   All the best,   Mike   P.S. Today is ‘Giving Tuesday’ -  a movement that encourages generosity. Generosity is more than a gift to others. It’s a reflection of your heart. 

Every day is a season to be grateful. Of course this week brings it to the forefront as we celebrate Thanksgiving. The start of the most wonderful, and my personal favorite, time of the year.    I find it to be one of the few times in the year that I purposefully slow down, take many deep breaths, and reflect on all that God has blessed me and my family with.   This includes the trials and hardships we have endured and overcome. Not just the sweet and beautiful. Which, by the way, is what dulci means in latin.    Happiness is an inside job. And at the root of it is gratefulness.    Starts in the heart, confirmed in the mind. Lives out in our daily actions. Not only what you see, but the perspective and depth for how you choose to look at it.    Meaning, when things aren’t going your way, and current circumstances are unpleasant, do you commit yourself to praise and not complaint?   Resolve to take the long-term view and be patient? Resolve to rejoice whatever the circumstances?    Commit yourself to faith, even when there is no fruit…   “Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s; he makes me tread on my high places.” Habakkuk 3:17-19 ESV   The exquisite feeling of Happiness can begin whenever you want, wherever you want, because it has nothing to do with things.    Happiness is an ART, not an Accident.   Happiness is as much a Cause for Success as Results are.    Having More is not the key to happiness.    Happiness is not a product of the things you have. Having more does not guarantee more happiness.    Happiness is not something you can withdraw from a bank account. It something you withdraw from life, and those around you.    There’s nothing wrong about wanting more for ourselves and those we love, but it doesn’t mean we have to experience less of life’s treasure, because, at the moment, we have less.    Don’t miss the great gift provided in the now, that enables you to appreciate the greater blessings when they come to you later.    If we cannot learn to be Happy with what we have now, then we will never be happy, no matter how much good fortune that comes our way in the future.    A clean house and tidy life might sound nice. Or maybe, a ‘messy’ house, that’s lived in and full of love, is far better.   I think the ‘messes’ in our lives are the blessings God has given us.    From the Meadows and McPherran family to yours, Have a most grateful and blessed Thanksgiving.   Brock     P.S. It’s never too late to share your gratitude. ===> Send a Thanksgiving ‘grateful’ package today. Choose one, two or send a Trio of chocolates to let them know how much you care.