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Over the years I have come to believe that standards of quality are best instilled in people by helping them internalize them. Problems come when the reward for meeting the standard is not as high as the perceived reward of not keeping the standard. Simply put it is far better to work on the mindset [...]
I hear a lot of people talk of “some day” this mythical day is the day when all they want will come true. It allows them to defer what action needs to be taken today. Some day: I will fall in love, Get out of debt, Marry the person I am with, Go after my [...]
Haven’t updated my reading list even though i’ve gone through several books. 1. The Essential Works of Andrew Murray. 2. Adventist Responses to Cross-Cultural Missions. 3. Selling to big companies by Jill Konrath.
Just read a post from some friends who are missionaries in Zambia. They lost a child during eye surgery. It was a procedure that would have helped the child who was cross-eyed see straight… We live in a tough world where the unexpected is to be well unfortunately expected. Follow this story and others at [...]
Here are the sermon notes from my sermon. I was a bit rushed while preaching having reached the pulpit at 10:48! but God still blessed. Enjoy. SAYING VS DOING Introduction What a Difference 10 Years have made… Advent HOPE GYC Restoration AudioVerse Bible Schools Youth Conferences I praise God for what He is doing… the [...]
The message for the Laodicean Church is that there is a distinct difference between what she says she is and what she really is. I think that condition is so pervasive that it extends beyond the personal and seeps in to the way we view things as well. Here is a sermon I preached at [...]
Nothing to lose by Ryan Blair Small Message, Big Impact by Terri Sjodin The Dip by Seth Godin Patriarchs and Prophets by Ellen White
Leaders lead: In taking responsibility. In giving credit to others. In asking for forgiveness. In prayer. By example. In caring for others. In admitting mistakes. In solving problems. In setting trends. By Inspiring others. In Honesty. Leaders lead. Its not rocket surgery. Its simple, profound, mind blowing, humbling, and exhilarating. Leaders also have to have [...]
When running a business, a non-profit organization or a team inevitably the team needs to decide if its going to an alternative to other options available or is it one-of-a-kind? Does your business set trends or does it follow them? Does your organization change lives or merely enhance them? It is critical that you understand [...]
I have noticed a recent trend in my life. One that I don’t like. A few weeks ago, I was with my friend Carlos looking for used trucks. We met with a guy that was selling his Toyota 4Runner on Craigslist. After the necessary checks, test drive, we decided not to purchase the truck. We [...]