Sometimes I read something, get inspired, digest it and then regurgitate to others… The article below stands so well on it’s own that I didn’t want to change a thing! Hope you enjoy. – Arvell Don’t Wait on Anyone If you want to succeed in any element of your personal or professional life, action is […]
How large is the gap between your learning and your doing? Most of us, or at least those with a passion and a drive and a thirst to grow often become gluttons for knowledge. We fill ourselves up with emails, books, magazines and tweets. But the use of all this new information is likely scarce. […]
You may find many people with similar goals as you. But their values and motives, which become the engines and vehicles to reach those goals can be completely different. But does this matter? Does it matter how you reach your goals, or does the end justify the means? Does it matter whose tweets you follow […]
Before you try to serve God, how about first knowing Him? Before you start trying to please him, how about just loving him? Your heart is in a good place, but if you feel like your efforts are necessary to enhance your relationship, you’re not ready yet. Luke 10:41-42: “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you […]
Is there virtue in prioritizing self?
There came a point when I realized that God speaks as much through the closed doors and disappointments as he does through opportunities and breakthroughs. For some reason I got really excited when an opportunity didn’t workout. I guess I’m thinking again on that level. The level where I am completely trusting God and hearing […]
“I’m calling you today to lay down your life, your skills, abilities, gifts and talents, your past, present, and future your wisdom, understanding and knowledge— your all, at the foot of the Cross. And when you stand up, stand up in the power of his might.” – God in Business by Ted Cottingham. This is the […]
As I pursue writing, blogging and speaking more, I’m confronted with a conundrum – that being “what is my main topic?” Should I talk about what I love or what I know? I know what you’re thinking. This isn’t a hard decision; it should be straight forward. But check it… What I know… what I’ve […]
The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin. This is the sixth book for my weekly Wednesday book review. Seth Godin is a favorite author for many of us. His claim to fame are his many books on marketing and his blog that he’s been daily writing to for over 12 years! The Icarus Deception is a book for anyone […]