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  • The gap between knowing and doing…

    “The gap between knowing and doing is significantly greater than the gap between ignorance and knowledge.” John Maxwell 
    Most of us already know what to do… without a doubt there is still much to learn.  I am not suggesting that we know all that we need to, however if we did half of what we knew [...]

    Over and over and over again

    I was inspired to write this after reading a great post from Seth Godin.  I found myself confirming the validity and significance of what he wrote, yet also the opportunity for improvement in my life.  Here is an excerpt from the article,
    “Genius is actually the eventual public recognition of dozens (or hundreds) of failed attempts at solving [...]

    By Faith?

    By Faith Implies: 

    Belief and trust in God. 
    A heavenly focus. 
    An opportunity to demonstrate our trust and to glorify and please God. 
    Not having all the answers.  No guarantees.  Fear.  Risk.  Chance. 
    The odds may be against us. 
    There is an opportunity to step out, blaze the trail, lead and add value to others. 
    An open mind, humility, love, action, patience and perseverance. 
    Unity. Brotherhood. Being one in [...]

    A leader’s #1 priority

    Lead yourself first.  Be your best follower…
    Here are three key areas to master:

    Guard your words.  If anyone is never at fault in what he says he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.  Your words steer your life.  Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth.  With [...]

    Some day I will…

    Have you ever thought that some day you are going to be faced with and overcome some great challenge and be the hero?  I have… maybe I would be seriously injured in a major accident or develop a serious illness or disease or  something like that.  It would be my opportunity to be the hero and display my strong faith, positive attitude and [...]

    Become One in Spirit

    What does this mean?  Paul, one of the great  leaders of the early church described it this way:
     ”Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others….Be devoted [...]

    The Secret of Leadership is Simple

    On a recent trip to Cuiaba, Brazil I was given the opportunity to share a few thoughts with the Comec Leadership an organization of 200 or more pastors and leaders from different denominations.  We were worshipping the Lord in song prior to the general session.  Sitting beside me was my translator, Nayla.  She is a [...]