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Should Happiness Come Last?
I recently listened to a sermon called God Never Said That: God Wants You Happy. After watching the sermon on my iPad I totally get the point of the sermon and agree with the overall message. The world’s definition … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Growth Tips, Spiritual Journey
Tagged Christian, God, growth, happiness, joy, maturity
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Inspiring Humility – Some Weekend Reads
I guess you could say I’m an analytical thinker. It seems to show up in every personality test I take. It spills into my life as an engineer, a manager, a parent, an outdoorsman, a woodworker. I tend to look … Continue reading
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Tagged character, development, growth, humility, paradigms, pride, spiritual growth
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My Reading List for 2015
I hope you are having a happy and productive 2015. Each year seems to bring its new set of challenges and opportunities to learn and grow. I’ve had many new responsibilities added to my bring-home-the-bacon job, and new writing … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Spiritual Journey
Tagged development, growth, reading list, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey
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Learning About Learning – The 2015 Training Conference
Have you taught a class or given a presentation lately? Have you ever received training on teaching others? This past week I attended the 2015 Training Conference & Expo, sponsored by Training Magazine. The conference was held here in Atlanta … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Spiritual Growth Tips, Teaching
Tagged 2015 Training Conference, adult learning, growth, learning, teaching, training, Training Magazine
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Doing What We Ought To Do
I recently heard some great messages on selected passages from the Book of James. One of them that stood out was James 4:17 NIV If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, faith, God, growth, inspiration, spiritual disciplines, spiritual growth
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Seven Questions to Grow By
Have you learned something new lately? It’s amazing how learning a new skill or habit rejuvenates our lives and empowers us for greater things. I believe that God has created us each uniquely and for a greater purpose. To me … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Spiritual Journey
Tagged growing, growth, improvement, knowledge, learning, questions, self improvement, training
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Who I Am In Christ
For the past two weeks, I’ve been reading the materials of Dr. Neil Anderson, namely his book, Victory Over The Darkness. You might know of his more popular work, The Bondage Breaker. Neil’s main premise concerns spiritual maturity and how … Continue reading
Let’s Go Home
A few weeks ago, I took this picture of my beagle, Chevy, while walking down a trail in Chattahoochee Bend Park. It was our turnaround point. I know this leash drives her crazy. It would drive me bonkers too. Here’s … Continue reading
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Tagged dogs, faith, God, growth, hope, love, loyalty, Nature, spiritual growth, trust
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Eagles, The Outdoors, and Family Fun
Last weekend my family and I made our annual pilgrimage to see eagles in Guntersville, Alabama. Everyone had such a fun time. What a pleasant break from the icy weather thats been visiting the south this winter. I felt like … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Moment, Outdoor Travel, Spiritual Journey
Tagged Eagle Awareness Weekend, eagles, family, growth, learning, Nature, outdoors, wildlife
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Hanging Out In James
Are you tired of making foolish decisions? Tired of saying stupid stuff? Are you tired of struggling with your sins and fostering a long-distance relationship with God? Want God to answer your prayers? If you said yes to those questions, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible verses, Book of James, Christianity, growth, James, scripture, spiritual growth, wisdom
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Top 10 Tips For Nailing A Job Interview
A resume only gives us a limited picture of you. An interview is your opportunity to shine, to sell yourself. It’s also your chance to practice interviewing skills and learn more about the company. Interviewing is like anything else—the more … Continue reading
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Tagged career tips, growth, interview tips, interviewing, Job, job interview, personal development, success, work
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10 Tips For a Winning Resume
As we grow in our faith, God wants us to grow in all aspects of life because we reflect Him everywhere we go. Our career is one area in which we need to find fulfillment. Not only do we spend … Continue reading
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Tagged career, career tips, faith, God, growth, interview skills, job skills, personal development, personal growth, resume writing, resumes, tips
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I Do and I Understand
I recently saw this quote taped to a door in a high school. It’s short, but very profound. It has implications for me as a teacher, a leader, a parent and as a student. I’ll have to admit that I … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Teaching
Tagged Chinese proverb, education, growth, learner, learning, parent, student, teacher, teaching, training, understanding
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5 Fishing Tips for Bloggers
What if I told you that fishing just might reveal some important tips to becoming a better blogger? Or another way of looking at it—a more fulfilled blogger. Allow me to reel in my core idea right from the very … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, bloggers, blogging, blogging tips, fisherman, fishing, fishing tips, growth, improve, outdoors, passion, success, tips, writer, writing, writing tips
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Trust Opens Doors
In his book, The Speed of Trust, Stephen M. R. Covey explains how trust determines two important outcomes for a company: speed and cost. Trust goes up–speed goes up, and costs go down. According to Covey, trust holds a great … Continue reading
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Tagged book, business, character, competence, Covey, growth, inspirational, personal development, spiritual, spiritual growth, Stephen Covey, The Speed of Trust, trust
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The Glass Half Empty or Half Full?
I know–we tend to wear out this question: Do you see the glass half full or half empty? With engineering geek-juice flowing in my blood, I usually say neither one–the glass is simply overdesigned (LOL). Of course, I say this … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, blessing, Christianity, faith, God, goodness, growth, inspirational, scripture, spiritual growth
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Becoming a Self-Directed Learner
Have you learned something new lately? Who’s in charge of your growth and learning? Would you describe yourself as self-taught? When it comes to personal development, you are the best person for the job. God has graciously loaned us many … Continue reading
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Tagged growth, learner, learning, personal development, personal growth, self improvement, self-directed learner, spiritual growth
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God’s Grace – It’s All Red
Years ago, I was talking to my neighbor about my lawn. “You call that a lawn,” he said, jokingly. I worried because the weeds had invaded and taken over. Should I hire a lawn care service or resod the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged blood of Christ, blood of Jesus, Christianity, God, God's Grace, grace, growth, holy, spiritual growth
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QBQ! The Question Behind the Question – Book Review
What if I could convince you that spiritual growth and personal development hinge on asking better questions? Well, maybe I can’t, but I’m hoping that John Miller’s QBQ – The Question Behind the Question will help guide you to a … Continue reading
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