There's a proverb in the agricultural community that advises farmers to grow what they know. No doubt, good advice. For farming is risky enough, without adding to it by making an investment in something you know nothing about. However, this is exactly what so many of us do when it comes to our stewardship. For …
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Fed Up?
Have you ever had one of those times when you just wanted to quit it all? I have - it's when you feel drained, like you're treading water and getting no where. Progress seems to be stalled and there appears to be little impact being made. You're simply tired of all the people, places and …
“Special Forces”
I recently attended a conference where a former Special Forces soldier shared the arduous process candidates must endure in order to graduate. Although difficult to imagine how they even survive some of the challenges, they are strategically designed to accomplish specific purposes. The larger objectives being to equip the soldiers on how to best accomplish …
Open To Opportunities?
I recently embarked on my first mission trip, and to be honest, I hadn't planned on going anytime soon, but God literally removed any cause for me not to. So, I walked through the obvious open door set before me. Now, I realize this doesn't sound like the deeply passionate call shared by many who …
Got Mission?
Alexander Hamilton wisely advised, "You have to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything." Knowing what we believe, why we believe it and living out those convictions serve to greatly reduce our anxiety, simplify our decisions and amplify our overall quality of living. However, how can we ensure our beliefs are correct & that …