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No Excuses!

23 Aug

I write a daily devotional for the church that I attend and currently we are studying the book of Philippians. Today’s daily posting was on Philippians 3:12-16 in which Paul compared his quest for pursuing Christ to a race. You … Read More »

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The Art of Being Humble

16 Aug

Most everyone has heard of John D. Rockefeller. He revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy. Rockefeller had always believed since he was a child that his purpose in life was to make as much money … Read More »

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The Paradoxical Commandments

8 Aug

These are purportedly hanging on the wall at Mother Theresa’s orphanage in India. Something to ponder…. The Paradoxical Commandments by Dr. Kent M. Keith People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse … Read More »

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Success is…

1 Aug

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. – David Brinkley

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Dear <First Name>

31 Jul

I just received this marketing email from WebEx Hi <First Name>, Do you still have current needs in the WebEx area? From a pricing perspective, the 7/31 timing would work well for you. Terms, rates and scale of commit are … Read More »

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Looking for Passion

31 Jul

Among the many books that I am currently reading is John Maxwell’s, “The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader“. It’s a short book and I’ve committed to read a chapter a day. Today’s quality is Passion. Passion is something I … Read More »

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10 Ways To Boost Your Self Confidence

30 Jul

John Wesley provided a list of 10 ways to boost your self confidence on the Pick The Brain blog. Please read his full post to get the complete explainations but in brief, here’s the list: 1. Dress sharp 2. Walk … Read More »

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Practicing Patience

26 Jul

Two days ago, Apple (AAPL) stock lost 6% of it’s value. As a loyal Apple stockholder, I have learned not to put too much weight in peoples perceptions. Apple has taken hits over the years but has always bounced back. … Read More »

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Who Needs Drums?

23 Jul

I know I did this once before – but this has to be one of the best Beat-Boxers I have ever heard! It is just amazing!

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Where Everybody Knows Your Name

23 Jul

Rich Tatum at the Blog Rodent just posed the question, “What’s Different? Church vs. Bar” on his blog. He asks basically the same question I have about church? Why isn’t church more like the neighborhood bar? His experience and question … Read More »

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