“Budgeting is vital when you choose how to spend your time.” – Elizabeth Scott, M.S
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.
How do you clean house with your schedule?
Are you ready to toss out the old and begin anew?
As mentioned yesterday, my series this week is about reducing stress.
Today’s message comes directly from Part 1 of a fantastic 8-part practical article titled “Finding Balance – Valuable Tips For The …

Learning to say no to more requests can be one of the biggest favors you can do yourself and those you love. – Elizabeth Scott, M.S
Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
Are you overscheduled and overstressed?
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your ability to say “No” to things that don’t belong in your schedule?
What steps will you take to improve that?
This week I’ll be sharing about reducing stress, something many people experience an especially big dose …

I am asking web clients, close personal contacts, Transformation Virginia participants, and YDB subscribers for your support to help multiply UNCOMMON Relationship Marketing throughout the Body of Christ. I truly believe we are living in the last days, preparing the way for the second coming of Jesus. We need to have a sense of urgency going about our Father’s business, yet we are not be in a hurry.
For much of 2008, I have been working with Dr. Jerry Graham to develop an affordable system to help brothers and sisters in …

“MARGIN” is your keyword for 2009. – message from the LORD
“Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.” (Habakkuk 2:2)
In what ways might you or your team benefit from UNCOMMON Leadership Coaching?
If I shared most of the amazing things that happened in the past week, I expect I could write a book. Speaking of books, I’m excited to report that I wrote and published my very first book ever on Dec 9-10 called “UNCOMMON Leadership Coaching.” If you’re interested in downloading and …

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – Art Linkletter
And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,  (1 Corinthians 2:4)
How can you help support Christians in media?
I had hoped to launch my first BlogTalkRadio show today, but things didn’t work out as planned. It’s my goal to be doing a daily online radio show starting January 2 interviewing other people to share their God-given dreams …

“When individuals recognize their God-given uniquenesses and live accordingly, life takes on new purpose and meaning.” – Cheryl Smith
And some of them were persuaded; and a great multitude of the devout Greeks, and not a few of the leading women. (Acts 17:4)
How are you shaping culture in your sphere of influence?
About two weeks ago I listened to a BlogTalkRadio show hosted by Erik Olson. During that Erik talked about the huge transfer in power and wealth that is taking place from the corporate world to entrepreneurs. When I shared that …

Laughter is an instant vacation!
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” (Psalm 126:2)
Do you need a good laugh today?
What makes you laugh? 
God is a funny God. Look, he uses ordinary people like you and me, despite some of the foolish things we do, to accomplish extraordinary things for Him to fulfill His perfect plan. Amazing!
God has a great sense of humor. When you really get to know God well, he’ll reach …

“The greatest challenge you will ever face in your life is temptation!” – Fireproof Your Marriage
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
What temptation are you struggling to overcome?
Last Saturday (Nov 30), Julia and I benefitted again by yet another outstanding message at City On A Hill …

“There is a world of people out there who need to know that they are important, that they matter, and that they are not alone in their sin.” – Heather
And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; (Acts 3:2)
In what ways do you need to be more authentic in your relationships?
How can you help promote authentic Christian blogging?
As mentioned in my November 26 devotional, …

The sooner you can rejoice in your adversity, the sooner you will be delivered from the bondage of that situation.
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
What adversity do you need to overcome through rejoicing?
I apologize for the delay in sending you today’s message. In my devotional on November 26, I committed to share photos and highlights from the November 25 Culpeper Community Thanksgiving Service on Nov 27. However, like many of you, my past few days have been filled with enjoyable moments with family and …