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You Don’t Get What You Want; You Only Get What You Pay For
In life, you rarely (if ever) get what you want; you only get what you pay for. When you order food online, the meal that arrives matches what you ordered. This is no surprise—it’s expected. That’s what you paid for. Similarly, when you go shopping, whether for groceries, clothes or anythign else, you may see…
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A Simple Equation for Life
Take a look at the following equation; 1+1+1+4+3 = 10. We can all agree that the result of the equation is 10. The result of the equation is borne out of the variables that are included in the equation. If you changed any of the numbers, say you did 1+1+3+2, then the result would change…
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The Best Pathway For Your Life
“Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” – Exodus 13:17 (NKJV) If you determine,…
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Service Precedes Profit
It is difficult to find a successful and purpose-driven business that doesn’t prioritize serving people. Service is an essential element in every such endeavor. In a letter addressed to the people of Corinth (now located in Greece), the Apostle Paul imparts the wisdom of selflessness, stating, “Let no one seek only his own good, but…
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The Currencies of Hiring
The most important aspect of any business, organization, project, or institution is its people. When you get the people right, everything else becomes significantly easier to accomplish. Conversely, with the wrong people, even substantial investments in other areas of the business can feel like trying to fill a bucket riddled with holes—an exercise in futility.…
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Under the Influence
Influence is one of the most powerful things in the world. As we know, there are both good and bad influences. We are all under the influence of something or someone. Whether you know it or not. The Oxford dictionary defines ‘influence’ as “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour…
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Overcoming Fear
Before we understand how to overcome fear, let’s define what fear is. ‘Fear’ is simply misplaced confidence. Out of the 12 spies that were sent to gather intel on the land of Canaan (Numbers 13), 10 of them put their confidence in what they saw (“giants”), while the other 2 put their confidence in God.…
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The Right Time
People often say “I’m waiting for the right time to start my relationship with God”. There’s a misconception that there is a “right time”, perhaps when you have gotten rid of all your sins or when you are prepared in body, soul and spirit, but the truth is, there is no “right time” in the…
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What Has God Said?
Thousands of years ago (around A.D. 60), a man named Paul, along with about 274 others, were on a boat when they encountered a storm that threatened their lives. They were about to be shipwrecked. In the midst of the panic, Paul tells them not a single one was going to die. He was 100%…
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Experiencing God’s Peace Every Day
What comes to mind when you think about peace? For some, the thought of peace may depict an image of seclusion, on a remote island. Some might imagine a quiet afternoon at home. Others may imagine laying on a beach, surrounded by food & drinks, either alone, or with loved ones. The commonality between all…