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Goals over Wishes
Read more: Goals over WishesYou can have goals and wishes, but if you want to achieve something, those goals must be SMART. Goals without a plan are simply wishes, and like the saying goes, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Many of us have plenty of…
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Resolution or Goal?
Read more: Resolution or Goal?Let’s begin with a little information about “New Years Resolutions.” The name “New Year’s resolutions” originates from the tradition of setting goals or promises at the start of the new year, a symbolic time for fresh beginnings. This practice dates to ancient civilizations. The Babylonians…
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Are You Ready for 2025
Read more: Are You Ready for 2025Hard to believe, but in just 37 days, it will be January 1, 2025. As we approach the end of another year, it’s an opportune time for reflection and planning. Here are some questions to ponder as you review your journey through 2024 and prepare…
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What is Your Idol?
Read more: What is Your Idol?What is your idol? The word “idol” comes from the Greek word eidolon, meaning “appearance, reflection in water or in a mirror.” An idol is simply the reflection in stone, wood, or metal of the person who hand-made that idol. The Bible consistently condemns the…
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Tuesday is Coming
Read more: Tuesday is ComingTuesday is fast approaching, and we hope to have some clarity by Wednesday, although it might take a few more days for the full picture to emerge. With each passing cycle, it seems the situation deteriorates further. The name-calling, negative ads, bullying, and spread of…
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Thankful
Read more: ThankfulOctober 16, 2024, I woke to find my lawn covered in frost. It’s a gentle reminder of the new season. Summer has departed, and my favorite season, autumn, has arrived. I am grateful for the four distinct seasons we experience here in southern Illinois. Sometimes…
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Are you Saved?
Read more: Are you Saved?Recently, I had the privilege of participating in a Zoom call with various church leaders, including Senior Pastors, Executive Pastors, and their leadership teams. The topic of discussion was “What Are We Missing?” As a coach and leader, I found this call incredibly insightful. The…
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Rethink, Leadership
Read more: Rethink, LeadershipWe are just 35 days away from electing a new president, vice president, and many other local and federal officials. The past eight years have been turbulent across the country in terms of politics and opinions. It’s disheartening to see adults behaving as if they…
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Team
Read more: TeamI have had the privilege of serving on the board of our denomination for the past 13 years. One of the aspects I deeply appreciate about this board is its diverse composition. It includes lead and executive pastors, the President, CFO, and Executive Assistant, each…