Personal Growth

Family honor is more biblical than you might think. And, whether you’re parents are the McFlys or your own, you’re the pivotal character between you, those who came before you, and those who share your lineage into the future.

Our Family Honor May Already Be at Stake – so Don’t Be Chicken

In the beginning, family honor is a mere afterthought to Marty McFly, the main character of hit movie trilogy, Back to the Future. Personal honor, on the other hand, is obviously important to Marty. Whenever he is called “chicken” or it’s even suggested, he refuses to...

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The Golden rule requires love. Love of God, Others and Self. When this cycle is moving fluidly, it’s picture perfect harmony according to God’s design.

The Golden Rule and Actively Loving God, Others, and Self

Though the term "Golden Rule" is never actually used in scripture, we receive it through Jesus’ words in the book of Matthew. In it, he says; “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 7:12 ESV)....

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Your words are powerful words. Let that power be used for good, and not malicious self-interests. The tongue is double-edged and has a mighty power to enrich and build. That’s precisely the manner in which God intends for us to use it, and probably why Edwards made resolution 16.

Your Powerful Words and the Way They Impact Others

Whether you realize it or not, your words are powerful words. And the power of those words have the potential to hinder or nurture your inner self and others. Truth be told, we probably don’t think enough about that. I know that was made clear to me, at least, as I...

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The concept of Servant Leadership has been around for eons, and modeled by Jesus as he developed his disciples. But the label is fairly new and there remains questions of how to implement it. Blanchard’s Servant Leadership in Action collects several thought leaders to bring clarity and inspire.

A Review of Servant Leadership in Action by Ken Blanchard

The concept of Servant Leadership has been around for eons, and modeled by Jesus as he developed his disciples. But the label is fairly new and there remains questions of how to implement it. This is where Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell’s Servant Leadership in...

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There’s a lot of personal discipline that goes into personal relationships when you’re productivity minded, insecure, and not really a people person. Like Walter from the TV show, Scorpion, I know the hardships of EQ as well as the need for patience and wisdom in nurturing it.

Is Your Personal Discipline Strong Enough to go the Distance?

Personal Discipline is a misunderstood concept in many circles. I think it’s because we are quick to relate the word “discipline” to physical or mental abuse. That’s unfortunate. It’s unfortunate because personal discipline in many matters is one of the most missing...

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You’re fooling yourself when you think you have all the answers or you long for the addictive fillings provided by a corrupt world. When something is missing in your life, don’t ignore the ambiguous groanings and long for God’s will.

How to Quit Fooling Yourself for Really Knowing Your Heart

Are you fooling yourself? It’s an honest question, but one that is hard to answer. Along with it comes other questions. For instance, how do you know you are fooling yourself? And how might we get awareness of fooling ourselves? It’s really no simple matter, but it is...

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Who know mistakes are a secret to creating a successful future? More specifically, learning from our mistakes is the not-so-hidden secrete. That's what compelled CEO, speaker, thought leader, Skip Prichard to write The Book of Mistakes, 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future.

A Review of The Book of Mistakes by Skip Prichard

Who knew mistakes are a secret to creating a successful future? More specifically, that learning from our mistakes is the not-so-hidden secret? That's what compelled CEO, speaker, and leadership thought leader, Skip Prichard to write The Book of Mistakes, 9 Secrets to...

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What does it mean to be fully alive? Have you ever pondered that? It’s more than merely existing. So release tomorrow’s worries to God, gain a deeper view of God’s love, and gain much in surrender. Resolve to be fully alive at all times!

To Live Fully Alive, You Must Do More than Exist

How can we be fully alive? I mean really and truly fully alive? There are many ways we go about making it happen. And we might even think we are doing it. Yet, the contentment, satisfaction, and good feelings that made us that way eventually fade. Sometimes it’s...

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Your attitude - whether seen or unseen - impacts others in one of two ways. It either drains or pours into. It’s no cliche. It’s fact. One that Jonathan Edwards understood well, and did what he could to ensure his attitude was one that was honoring of God.

Is Your Attitude Pouring Into or Draining On Others?

We often hear about attitude and the importance of it. Clichés, like “your attitude determines your altitude" and “attitudes are contagious, make yours worth catching” are pretty common. As you may know, I am no fan of clichés , but I do also acknowledge that clichés...

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