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Send God A Text! Each day we are in communication with other people, why not with God? Phone calls, emails, instant messages, texts, why not send God a text or two, or three, during the day? We tell people throughout the day what we are thinking about or planning, why not tell God too? The Biggest Identity Thief Have you ever had your identity stolen? I have. Twice. It's not pleasant. Discover in this article the biggest identity thief that I know. This thief can steal your identity in a matter of seconds. Who Do You Work For? Who do you work for? If you ask that question to a number of people you might get a wide variety of answers. In this article discover who you really work for. What Is Your Limit? The good news is that you can change the limitations you have put on yourself. Your life will never change until you do. So if you really want to see some change in your life, then you have to see what your beliefs really are. What Do You Expect? Everyone is predicting the future in all sorts of ways. The big question is, what are you predicting for your own life? What mode of thinking are you in? Are you expecting the best or expecting the worst? God Is Not In Charge God does not just butt in and take control over your life. Everything wasn't just "meant to be." If that were true then why are there so many Scriptures encouraging us to pray and ask for His help? Looking For Hope? Regardless of where the economy is, and regardless of what the news reports say, good or bad, you don't have to lose hope. You can have hope even in these trying times. There is hope! How To Overcome Obstacles Here are three simple keys to overcoming obstacles. I really believe they are three of the most important keys in overcoming any obstacle in your life. Don't Let Anything Stop You They thought Cliff was crazy to even think that he could do it. Some feared he would die trying. He did a lot more than just try. Do You Feel Like Giving Up? There are two very important questions you should ask yourself before you decide to give up and quit. And if you decide not to quit, here are some keys to help you to regroup. Cash For Clunkers? Some say that the government's Cash for Clunkers program was a big success. Nearly a half a million cars and trucks have been sold; a real boost to the economy. But what about people who see themselves as a clunker? Are You Looking For a Job? An increase in the number of workers tends to result in lower wages and vice-versa. And securing a job when unemployment is high requires a lot more than just "looking for a job." Three Keys To Prosperity In these days of economic uncertainty, it is important if not critical to operate the keys to prosperity. These are by no means all the keys to prosperity, but I think these three are among the most important. Make Something Happen Sadly, many people feel absolutely hopeless. They feel that way because they have forgotten just how powerful and delivering God is. They look only at their own abilities and see no way out. And so, they wait. Picture Your Dreams As I talked to her in the driveway of her new home of seven years, she was relating some of these things to me. She was so happy and truly thankful to be living in that house in California. Are You Brainstorming... Or Blame-Storming? This is especially good advice for someone who has lost their job. Finding yourself in that situation can easily tempt you to blame, blame and blame. But what good does that do? What does that accomplish? How does that aid you in finding new employment? Guess What I Heard On The News? Regardless of any circumstances no matter how insurmountable they may seem, God's promises are still true. How To Receive More Of God's Favor He has freely extended His grace and favor. We, on the other hand, so many times, object to His good favor. Object? Yes. How? I Don't Want To Change If things in your life are not bringing you the results that you really desire, then it's time for a change. Are you ready to venture out of your comfort zone? It all depends upon your desire to see real change happen in your life. Guess What Just Happened? Why is it that the details of something negative seem to be so vivid to people's minds, yet the details of their dreams and goals seem so vague? Let me explain. Rachel's Dream Her name is Rachel. She is almost thirteen years old. Rachel has a dream. Trump It I do not think that any circumstance or situation ought to be viewed as "the cards you have been dealt." To look at life that way indicates that there is nothing that you can do about your situation. That is just not true. Who Calls The Shots? Suppose you received an email from someone you do know, and they said some pretty lousy things about you. What would your reaction be? What Are You Worth? But regardless of what we have done, or, what we haven't done, in God's eyes we are still worth the highest price ever paid. Prayer Under Stress I hear people from time to time talk about their boss and what a mean person they are. I hear others talk about not wanting to work at a company because the boss is not a Christian. What about Daniel's boss? What Are You Looking Forward To? There are people who get so low that the feel like they have nothing to look forward to. Day after day it seems to them that nothing ever changes. They just don't see how things can get any better. Survive Or Thrive? I believe that whether you "survive or thrive" has a lot to do with your mindset. What are willing to accept and what are you willing to reject? Your personal beliefs will determine the action that you take. Do You Have Hope? The life that is to come will surely be beyond what we can comprehend. But the life we have been given to live today is full of promises of His abundant blessings. When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough... Today, more than ever before, a good work ethic and good skill sets are vital. The days of clock watching and doing just enough to get by are gone in today's workplace. In fact, many people are now doing the jobs two and three people used to do. Should Some Salaries Be Illegal? I told my children, probably a million times, as they were growing up, that life is not fair. Does that apply to the income that movie stars and sports players earn? Some people think that what they make is just not fair. Eliminate Stress at Work...and in Your Life! Here are five keys to help eliminate stress at work. There are a plenty more, but these five are critical. And I'll spend more time on the first one, because it is by far the most important one. Are You Afraid Of Getting Fired? Why not see yourself as more than just another employee? Why not do whatever it takes to be the very best employee, not out of fear of losing your job, but out of pride in yourself. What's Your Response to the Economy? This is how to see real positive lasting change in your own life, despite what is going on around you. This is how you can become peaceful and confident while others are nervous and afraid. This is not only taking responsibility for your own life, it is also how to see your dreams and goals come to pass. An Opportunity for Learning This economy will turn around and we will again see another upturn. Now is a great opportunity to teach our children and our grandchildren. Now is the time to teach them how to be sufficient whether in a downturn, upturn or in a static economy. Facing the Unknown When you stop and think about it, every day we face the unknown. There are no guarantees that everything that we have planned will play out just like we think it will. Life is full of surprises. A Promotion and a Raise With so many people going to work each day with fear in their hearts, how far from their minds is a scenario like this? It happened here in the USA, in February of 2009. Having Some Problems? It is easy to be happy, excited, and positive when things are going well. But how about when a problem or something unpleasant presents itself? Then it's not so easy to remain positive - or is it? Do Things Really Happen for A Reason? We need to be careful about what we blame God for. It's all too easy to say, "That flat tire happened for a reason," well all the while thinking that it was God Who did it for a reason. If you are speaking on God's behalf, you really ought to be real sure you are accurate! In This Economy, Are You a Miser or a Giver? You can choose to be influenced by the media, or you can choose to be a giver. What? Giving in these times? Yes, I am talking about the Law of Giving and Receiving. Based on a True Story If movies based on true stories can inspire people, just think how much more true stories from the Bible could inspire people if they only accepted them as being true. They could really lift a person's confidence in God to new heights. Are You Afraid Of Losing Your Job? Focus on that which you can control. You can control your attitude. You can control the quality of your own individual work and make it the best that it can possibly be. You can strive for excellence. Predict Your Future! If you have absolutely no control over your future, then why worry about anything? Whatever is going to happen to you is going to happen anyway, right? That's called fate. And believe it or not, that in and of itself is a prediction. Turn Off The News! People are beginning to realize that all that they trusted in before has either let them down or is on shaky ground. Companies, stocks, retirement plans, seniority - all of these things cannot be trusted. More and more people every day are now looking to God for help. Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation Thanksgiving was proclaimed by every president after Lincoln. The date was changed a couple of times, most recently by Franklin Roosevelt, who made it one week earlier, on the 2nd-to-last Thursday in order to create a longer Christmas shopping season. Stay Away From The Pity Parties and The Over Night Success Promises! When you live according to ethical principles, you will always win out in the end. When times are lean, you need a proper mindset the most. We just cannot allow ourselves to make decisions based on fear. We cannot allow our emotions to run our lives. The Little Known Secret About Gratitude! This is the little know secret about "gratitude," how few even recognize it, and yet if they knew it, how much it would impact their lives! A Lack of Confidence! When reading the promises in the Bible, you won't read any legal disclaimer, or expiration dates, or that, "certain rules and conditions may apply." The promises you read in the Scriptures are all true for you to claim right now! Less is More, But Can More Be Less? The Creator never intended for us to settle! He never intended for us to live a life being "less" than what we could be! His desire is for us to reach our full potentials! This Economic Mess Just Isn't Fair! I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that our God is both able and willing to help, regardless of the stock market, the housing industry, or, the global economy for that matter. Whom Can You Trust Now? "If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach him how to fish, you feed him for a lifetime." I'd like to add to that, "God is big enough to show you where to fish and when to fish!" Are Weeds Growing In Your Head? So, if I choose to not plant weeds in my flowerbed or garden, why would I want to plant weeds in my head? The things that I choose to think about and say can and do plant weeds. Are You Tired of Your Job? How do you feel when you come home from work? Frustrated? Fed up? Exhausted? Can't wait to find a new job? Have you found that new job yet? No, you haven't. Therein lies the irony! It Figures! If you will consistently apply this method over and over, this kind of thinking and corresponding action will replace your current belief system with a new one. The Secret KFC Recipe! Now you know one of KFC's 11 secret ingredients, but that's not the point of this article. The point is that persistence alone will not necessarily bring you success. I'd Be Happy Too If I Were Rich! The thoughts we think produce our core beliefs, which determines where our lives will be. Perhaps the Bible says it most succinctly, "As he thinks in his heart, so is he!" I Finally Got My Revenge! The anger and betrayal was finally satisfied on that humid day in June, or was it? It was the day I finally got my revenge. You Are Not Perfect! How many people do you know who are perfect and never make a mistake? Thoughts of past failures are very defeating. And, so many times our past failures and mistakes and shortcomings hinder us from receiving God's promises. August Resolution #1: Take Action! But for every goal that you have, implement and revise an action plan. In other words, what action are you going to take to see that goal come to pass? And, try to do something every day to reach your goal, no matter how small or insignificant it seems. Can You Control the Price of Gas? No matter what is going on around you, regardless if the markets are up or down and no matter where the price of gasoline is today, you can choose to accept and believe the promises of God. You can choose to stay focused on God's promises, and then expect to receive. Self-Talk You can start today building positive self-talk. It will reduce the stress in your life, give you confidence, and, empower you to living a dynamic life. It is your choice to change negative self-talk into positive self-talk Who Do You See in the Mirror? "The reason most people are so miserable is that they can't stand themselves." It is sad but so true! There are many people who just cannot stand themselves. I needed to change my perspective. Get Up And Get Dressed! The thoughts that you consistently think will form your belief system, your core beliefs. Our own core beliefs will determine our own circumstances. Dream Stealers Our environment really does affect us, whether it is the geographical location, the climate, the cleanliness of our home, or even our friends and acquaintances. Why Settle? Too many people live each day with disappointment, guilt, frustration, shame, and even disgust. They have buried their potential and have learned to settle. But, their potential is not lost, it is just buried. Soar With The Eagles! It's not the storms in life that defeat us. It is how we respond to the storms that will determine the outcome. Just like the eagle, we can soar high above the storm. What are you Waiting For? Are you ready for a great opportunity for your life? You won't be if all you look at is the "daily grind." Prepare for possibilities. If you just stay secluded in you own little world and never prepare for great opportunities, then you will never see them. Who Says You Can't? So, who told you that you can't? Someone may have said that to you. That was their decision to say it. But only you can determine whether you will or whether you won't. That is your decision. Have You Reached Your Limits? Your life is not over! There are things to discover; there are things to learn. What about the things you never dreamed you could do? You can do them! Stop Looking Back! When you are driving your vehicle, you can't get very far without running into something if you're constantly looking into the rearview mirror. I don't recommend trying this! And neither do I recommend doing it with life either. Where Is Your Life Going? You can either accept your life the way it is now, or, you can get on the path to where you really desire your life to go. I am going to challenge you to follow a simple exercise for three weeks. If you do, you will initiate a major change of focus in your mind that will help you greatly in achieving your dreams and desires. Temporary Setbacks or Permanent Failure? In life we many times feel, "stuck." We wonder how we got into the situation that we are presently in. It is in those times that we need to be careful with how we define it. Have we failed, or, is it just a setback?

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