Recently, during a speaking engagement, it was discovered the individuals we were working with all shared something in common - they had forgotten, or given up on their dreams. Why? Because they were in survival mode. They were struggling to simply make ends meet and whatever passion they once had was gone. The opportunity, of …
Tag: integrity
Leadership Matters
I recently heard a study revealing that even the most introverted person will impact roughly ten thousand people during their life. Therefore, the reality is, we are all leaders. For leaders are influencers and no matter what our roles, we are influencing and impacting others, whether we want to or not. So, the question is …
C.I.A. Operatives
Christians have a mission, purpose and directive handed down by God. Yet, if we aren't careful, discouragements, doubts, and/or distractions can cause us to detract from our divine duties. Thankfully, God provides the means to keep His C.I.A. operatives operational: Christ: Without Christ, we are lost. However, since we have Him, we have everything we …
Enthusiastically Engaging Excellence
I'm sometimes asked if I get nervous when invited to speak at public events; and naturally, I do get nervous. However, the thought of allowing my nerves to cause me to stumble in giving my best for His glorify propels my motivation to maximize the opportunities He sends my way. For regardless of our feelings, …
A Cool Change
I am a Christian and yet, I can be prone to wander. I can be prone to seek my own interests. I can be prone to desire worldly pleasures. I can be prone to seek gains rather than give gifts. I can be prone to isolate, rather than congregate, and I can be prone to …
Invest For Success!
What makes a good investment? Clearly, it's a great return. For if we didn't think we could increase our overall financial position, why would we make a monetary sacrifice in the first place? Similarly, God seeks a return on His investment in each of us. For He sacrificed His Son and invested His Spirit so …
Is The Golden Rule Still Cool?
Integrity stems from the word, integer, which is a mathematical term used to describe a whole number. Thus, the word integrity can be used to define one who is also whole, or undivided and uncompromising in their convictions. Said another way, a person with high integrity isn't wishy washy - and although a person's level …
Call To Uncommon Character
Character can be defined as one's ethical quality, or as Lincoln once described, "Reputation is the shadow. Character is the tree." In examining this illustration further - how far does our own shadow stretch? Is it expansive & serve as a refreshing refuge for many, or is it a narrow shade offering little in provision, …
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