These posts discuss various aspects of personal development. They focus on practical ways that we can bring change to our lives.
“The churches here in the province of Asia greet you heartily in the Lord, along with Aquila and Priscilla and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings.” This week, our small groups start back up at C3 Curitiba after taking a break for Christmas, New Year’s, and Summer vacation. Things are a […]
“Confidence is rocket fuel for your business life. Confident people have a come-this-way charisma that generates a following. When you possess total confidence you are willing to take risks. When you have it, you propel yourself and your team forward into the future.” Tim Sanders Confidence is one of the primary reasons that people follow
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Annie and I always love it when friends come visit us in Brazil. This past week, we were so fortunate to have two great friends in town. Jake Sweetman and Joe Primm were in Curitiba for very different reasons but we had a great time with both of them. Joe and Laura Primm are dear
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*This was my most popular post of 2013. It really resonated with so many people. I hope it helps you! A few months ago, my wife, Annie, and I made a major life change. We left our comfortable home in Atlanta, Georgia. We left our adult daughters, our parents, our friends and an incredible church
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If you missed Parts One and Two, just click here or here to catch up. 3. What is the Answer to Overcoming Fear? A. “Fear not.” I have been told that this phrase appears 365 times in the Bible, one for every day. Now that is nice but just telling someone who is struggling with
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If you missed Part One of this post, you can read it here. 2. Who are you afraid of? Many people live in fear of another person. Peer pressure and the desire to be a people pleaser can be motivated by fear. In the Old Testament, there is a fascinating story about Elijah the prophet.
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Do You have a monster hiding under your bed or lurking in your closet? For many people, the monster that they battle is fear. I was a police officer for almost 30 years. I had a great career and got to do a lot of fun things. There were also many, many times when things
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In Brazil, it is not uncommon for many churches to close down for a couple of weeks at Christmas and New Year. It is the middle of the Summer here and many people schedule their vacations around the holidays. C3 Curitiba shut down for the two weeks of Christmas and New Year. This was the
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“Good leaders influence their audience; great leaders influence the world.” Michael Hyatt Leadership equals influence. Leaders influence people. A question that I have been mulling over lately is, “How do I increase the reach of my influence?” Is that even possible? Can a leader enlarge their own leadership platform? For many leaders, this is not even a
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This is such a great reminder for all of us as we move into a new year. *No decision is unimportant. *Every step we take is getting us closer to or further away from our goals. *”There is no neutral ground in the universe. Every square inch, every split second is claimed by God, and
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