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Will the World Be a Better Place for You Having Lived? There is no doubt that there have been some wonderful people in this world who have given so much. They have made (and continue to make) it such a better place for them having lived. Those still living and those deceased give so much. The quality of their contributions to the human race enriches us all. Will that apply to you?People such ...7 Tips To Becoming an Inspirational Leader I was recently asked “What would you say is the one real key to finding and keeping people?”After thinking for a moment, I said “Leadership.”The reason is that an inspirational leader in any field - business, sport, politics - draws in great people to work with them through their own magnetism.But wha ...Don't Quit too Soon You would be amazed at how many people quit just before they are about to achieve the success they have been working toward so diligently and for so long. They just get tired of waiting, trying or dreaming and give up. Why is this?I have been on my knees more times than I can remember. I can recall numerous times in my life and career ...How To Overcome Anger And Hatred Anger is evil and will destroy you. Satan wants you to be angry so he can control you. If you are angry, it is not useful. Get rid of it!Anger takes away our thinking and self-control. Alcohol and drugs can bring our anger out, and we end up fighting with others.We can feel anger when other people hurt us or don’t do what we think ...How To Turn Your Life Around FAST! There is nothing more important than feeling good.Come again? Didn't I just tell you how bad everything is!When you feel good you raise your vibrations. You get what you prefer. You send out a frequency that brings you what you love.When you feel miserable, you’re setting yourself up to miscreate your reality. You ...Holiday Gift-Giving Made Easy Wouldn’t it be great to have all your holiday shopping completed by the end of Thanksgiving?Obviously it’s too late for that deadline. But if you start today, you can still get done in plenty of time and be on your way to enjoying a stress-free holiday season.I love giving presents. In fact, I enjoy the whole process from picking a ...Problem Solving: The Easy Way To Solve Problems In Life Life is full of problems.The more you solve them, the more new ones come up.And you can sweep problems under the carpet or run away from them.Wherever you go, sooner or later there will be problems for you to solve.Since this is a fact of life, you may as well develop some skills on how to handle problems in life. ...What Really Matters Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God is what matters (1 Corinthians 7:19 NKJV).It is so easy to get caught up in externals, but that isn’t what we need to focus on. It’s more important to concentrate on what God commands us to do, than it is to worry about outward appearances. Some peo ...The Positive Power of Saying "NO" Knowing when and how to say "no" is a constant battle for many people. This becomes especially difficult for business professionals who are looking to please and impress higher-ups. Almost from birth, the world has conditioned us to do what others ask without question for any number of reasons. We, too often, get pushed and pulled in all sorts o ...Clutter to Sputter The world is knocking with clutter of mind and body. Trivial Pursuit is the name of today's game. We must decide for ourselves what is important, and then shut the door to the rubbish, and too much of it is exactly that. “Discretion will guard [us]" (Proverbs 2:11) so that we may divide the wheat from the chaff and the essential from the ever-i ...Christian Sympathy Gifts Death is universal, but accepting the loss of a loved one is the most difficult thing in the world. Although comforting words from friends and family can soothe a grieving heart, many find that their belief in God and His sayings can bring ultimate peace and help heal the pain.Christian sympathy gifts like a Bible, rosary, angel candle, c ...Seven Powerful Steps to Increase Self-Confidence We come into this world with total self-confidence/self-esteem. An infant has self-confidence/self-esteem that their cries will get them what they need--food, diaper change, cuddling, communication, soothing, etc. If the child's needs are readily met and the child senses they are accepted unconditionally they flourish. If their basic needs for ...Expressions Of Faith Did you know that each and every one of us has their own unique way of expressing their faith in God? Some of us verbalize it and some of us express our faith through our actions. Most of us do both. But how often have you written down an expression of your faith and shared your prose with family and friends? I encourage you to do so. It could m ...Transform Your Life Through Gratitude and Acceptance As humans our thoughts continually gravitate to resolutions for change—indeed, it can be said, 'the unconscious mind’s job is to continually seek ways to evolve emotionally and spiritually.'This continual seeking to evolve emotionally and spiritually comes to us through our daily musings, yearnings, speculations, daydreams and nighttime d ...Justice and the Judge "Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?" (Genesis 18:25).We have all encountered what we feel is injustice. We only perceive what is happening at this moment, and that is colored by our own prejudices. God works in the whole of human history--past, present and future--so what we see or feel happening right at this moment that seems ...Rust Upon the Blade "A happy heart makes the face cheerful" (Proverbs 15:13).Abraham Lincoln once observed, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." In 1831 Lincoln failed in business; in 1832 he was defeated for the legislature; in 1833 he again failed in business; in 1835 his sweetheart died; in 1836 he had a nervous breakdown; i ...Casting Our Nets "Simon Peter went aboard and hauled ashore the net. . ." (John 21:11).A pastor lamented to a fellow pastor that he was not getting the converts he desired. His friend happened to think of this verse from John 21, and he told the unfortunate shepherd of the stationary flock that he should pull in the net if he wanted to catch his converts. ...Unleash the Power of the Mind Your mind has incredible power. You have an amazing power of your mind. You have abilities that you're not even aware of. You were born with these powers and abilities but unfortunately, you have never learned how to master them. Instead you've probably gone through life like an unguided missile heading toward different targets and by trial an ...Giving and Receiving: How Can One Be Better Than the Other? A discussion began on my network forum in which a member posted the very widely accepted belief that "it is better to give than to receive". Certainly something we think about this time of year when giving goes full throttle - either from a spiritual standpoint or a commercial one.I thought I would share my thoughts on this timely topic… ...Pictures in the Sand: Letting My Inner Child Speak in an Adult World; Part 2 Dear reader: turn to my Jesus. Ask Him to reveal himself and turn from men who don’t believe. For Christ is the Creator, King, Ruler, and the Source of all Light in our universe; He is the Son of God, the Sun who lights, and in Him all answers, Love and life’s beginnings reside. If you doubt that, your doubt will continue to enslave you. But if ...Purpose in Life "God saw all that He had made, and it was very good." (Genesis 1:31 NIV).I have a tattered old booklet titled Is Life Worth Living? by J. Walter Rich. Probably every person who has been born, especially if they make it to old age, has asked that question. Certainly Job had a problem with the quality of his life when it went downhill rapid ...Aisles, Not Isles "Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it" (Ezra 10:4).So many days we want to give in and give up! We have such a difficult time believing that God and our loyal friends support us. On the other hand, matters in another's hands means our support and loyalty and love to that person. We may be j ...Friendly Observations Have you ever sat back and found yourself unconsciously “observing” your friends? Watching their mannerisms, noticing their nuances, as they pressed forward in conversation, now particularly fascinating because you were suddenly gaining insight into their personality, into their very soul, that you had never noticed before?I was out with ...The Power of Someone who Cares It was a particularly troublesome night at Juvenile Hall, in San Diego. Kids from the age of 10-18 are locked up for all kinds of offences, from drug abuse to murder.This night I could feel contention in the air. Due to their gang involvement, several young people had gotten into fights because of their hatred for each other,What h ...Even the Smallest Sound You are probably in front of your computer screen at this very moment, reading every word I have written.So....Listen, for a moment.Stop, close your eyes and listen. What do you hear, right now? Could you describe it in just a few words? Is it something you hear on a continual basis? Is there, perhaps, a new sound, less familia ...Little Blessings That Grace Our Day What is it about being human that makes it so easy for us to find fault instead of favor?Here's what I mean. It is so easy to get caught up in what is wrong with our lives. Have you ever complained to a restaurant manager about a snotty server, cold food or bad service? Legitimate complaints, perhaps, but how did you react? Were you cal ...Motivational and Inspirational books 50 GREAT MOTIVATIONAL/INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS1. You can’t afford the luxury of a negative thought – John Roger and Peter McWilliams2. Acts of inspiration – Justina Wokoma3. Hug the monster – David Miln Smith and Sandra Leicester4. The prophet - Kahlil Gibran5. One day my soul just opened up – Iyanla Vanzant ...How To Improve Your Life In 30 Minutes Or Less! I remember being at work one day, thinking about how much I hated my job, and how I wished that my life were different. Looking at the clock, I kept track of every minute. "Only thirty minutes to go till I get to go home". Then it suddenly hit me, the hospital is 500 metres down the road. I remembered my poor father lying in the cancer ward befo ...Even Blind Squirrels Find Nuts Eventually (And We Are All Blind Squirrels) Even blind squirrels find nuts once in awhile (and we are all blind squirrels).According to an old fable, the Fisher King is ill, lies dying in his castle. His kingdom is no better off; dread and hopelessness fills the land like a poisonous fog. One knight can save the king and his kingdom. His name is Parsifal.Parsifal is the y ...Personal Development and Growth Why does personal development and growth seem so difficult? It's all about change. And change is difficult. Thus, in a positive change management program the first thing you have to work with is your resistance against change. Many people think that in order to change their life or grow as a human being, all they need to do is set goals, make ...
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