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Book Review: Visioneering by Andy Stanley
Using the biblical account of Nehemiah, Andy Stanley gives a “blueprint” for cultivating a God sized vision. Stanley also weaves his own story of visioning, or visioneering, through Nehemiah’s story. Visioneering can be viewed on several levels. It is a book about visioning, but the book also gives valuable insights into Nehemiah and how he…
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Book Review: The Matheny Manifesto by Mike Matheny
NOTE: I was sent a pre-release review copy of The Matheny Manifesto with no expectation of review. However, I was so impressed with the book, I knew I would write a review in hope that more people would be exposed to his philosophy and principles of coaching and life. I was pleasantly surprised by The…
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The Fallacy of Finished
Nothing is ever really finished. Instead, everything is in process. This is why we can purchase “new and improved” products for our homes, a new “version” of a car, or updates for our phones. We want to believe we have a finished product, but really, everything is in process. I find the temptation a finished product alluring.…
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The Soul that Loves
The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired. St. John of the Cross –
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Open for Life
A basic disposition of life is whether we are open or closed off. When we are closed off, we fight for everything we can get. Subtle fear grips us because life might not happen the way we want. Stress surrounds us because we feel like we have to “make it happen.” Those who are able to live…
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Unexpected
He was to overthrow Israel’s enemies. That was the hope. The Jewish people expected a Messiah who would set them free. They knew things were not the way they were supposed to be. Their dream was one day God would send a hero, a Messiah, who would put everything back to rights. God did the…