Similar to how cigarettes are for our generation, I think 10-20 years from now they will look back on the foods we eat and laugh. I think they will say, “Seriously? You really didn’t know that replacing natural foods with cheeseburgers, donuts, and Twinkies would kill you?” About 45 percent of...
From Jesus Calling:
“If you live your life too safely, you will never know the thrill of seeing
Last week at Purpose on Tap I had the privilege of hearing a message from Jim Reese, CEO of the Atlanta Mission. Here are a few thoughts after reflecting on his message:
Matthew Paul Turner wrote a wonderful piece titled “5 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Shine.” Here are the highlights.
From Jesus Calling:
Make friends with the problems in your life. Though many things feel random and wrong, remember that I am sovereign over everything. I can fit everything into a pattern for good, but only if you trust me. Every problem can teach you something transforming you little by little...
Have you ever heard the terms “dream killer“ or “vision buster?” These are the people out there that will try to throw water on new ideas or get in the way of an exciting plan. This mindset will object to anything new or potentially exciting as a first response. They will come up with all of the...
Andy Stanley came up with 4 steps to creating high-performance teams. They are...
From Jesus Calling:
“Bring your prayers and petition with Thanksgiving, saying, 'Thank you, Jesus, for this opportunity to trust you more.' Though the lessons of trust that I send to you come wrapped in difficulties, the benefits far outweigh the cost. I have promised to keep you in perfect peace...
Rick Warren, the author of the Purpose Driven Life and Pastor of Saddleback which has over 80,000 people on its rolls, had a non-conventional approach to building his church. Instead of finding a facility, hiring musicians and preparing sermons, he went door to door and asked people why they didn’t...
In order to achieve optimal performance, we need to reflect on and create awareness around the activities that energize us and the activities that drain us. Top performers rely on that knowledge so they can major in their strengths and protect themselves from their weaknesses.
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