Be curious first, critical second (with new ideas). – Chic Thompson The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. (Genesis 1:2) How do you react when someone shares a new idea with you? Look […]
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Executive Focus
11
Jun
To walk on water, keep focused on Jesus. Do not overwork to be rich (Proverbs 23:4a) How is your focus? While searching for yesterday’s Link of the Day, I came across a good article titled “Executive Focus: How leaders lose it, and how to regain it.” The following two paragraphs is how that begins: “A […]
Add an Hour to Your Day
10
Jun
God is a god of order, not chaos. The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7) How organized are you? What steps can you take to be organized? Margin – we all want it in our lives, yet few achieve it. Debt is a terrible thing. Financial […]
High Expectations
09
Jun
God has much more faith in you than you have in Him! But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. (1 Corinthians 7:7b) What are your expectations for the remainder of 2007? What are God’s expectations for you for the remainder of 2007? How will you […]
Rick Heeren is Coming Back
07
Jun
We need to pray for humility and unity! Though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing […]
Love Yourself
06
Jun
It is impossible to love others unless you love yourself. “And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” (Matthew 22:39) What daily choices do you make that show you love yourself? My life slogan is “Blessed to be a blessing.” My life verse is the Greatest Commandment in which […]
The WORD With Ivan Van Vuuren
05
Jun
God has an Xtreme and wonderful plan and purpose for your life! “When you spread out your hands, I will hide My eyes from you; Even though you make many prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood. Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before […]
Refined
04
Jun
There is no perfect Christian. We’re all a work in progress! For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:7-8) How will […]
What is Coaching?
03
Jun
Coaching is helping others grow faster and better. – Scott Wozniak “Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” (John 6:31) In what area of your life do you most want to see a breakthrough? In yesterday’s devotional, I shared how I just […]
Train, Coach, Lead
02
Jun
Lifeforming has the tools and methodology to unlock sustainable personal change. “Go therefore and make disciples …” (Matthew 28:19a) What is lifeforming leadership coaching? On January 27, 2007, Joseph Umidi came to Culpeper to lead the Real Talk Training (RTT) seminar. We were disappointed that only nine people showed up. It was our hope that […]