But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… – Matthew 6:20, KJV A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in… Continue reading Mansion or shack?
Category: Leadership
BEST OF TQFG: Don’t despise the small things.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from December 9, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Who [with reason] despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice when they see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel. [These seven] are the eyes of the Lord which run to and fro throughout… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Don’t despise the small things.
Not by man, but by God.
Paul, an apostle—[special messenger appointed and commissioned and sent out] not from [any body of] men nor by or through any man, but by and through Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and God the Father, Who raised Him from among the dead… – Galatians 1:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) When God gives us a call, we don’t need the permission of men to… Continue reading Not by man, but by God.
What name would you be known by?
Now Joseph, a Levite and native of Cyprus who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, which interpreted means Son of Encouragement. – Acts 4:36, Amplified Bible (AMP) The movie Dances with Wolves, starring Kevin Costner, was released in 1990. It was a hugely successful film, making $184 million in U.S. box office sales and $424 million… Continue reading What name would you be known by?
Getting Things Done
He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. – Proverbs 10:4, KJV Writing for Entrepreneur magazine, Meiko Patton identified 21 Ways to Achieve Wealth and Success that she gleaned from Tom Corley, author of The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals. Habit number 7 was this:… Continue reading Getting Things Done
18 Signs You Have A Terrible Boss
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up. – 1 Corinthians 13:4, KJV In her article 18 Signs You Have A Terrible Boss, Jacquelyn Smith listed the following as signs that you and your boss may not be on the same wavelength: Your boss is never,… Continue reading 18 Signs You Have A Terrible Boss
Mercy anyone?
But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. – Matthew 12:7, King James Version (KJV) Mercy is a character trait that many of us lack. Rather than being ready to help others in their time of need, to spare others from… Continue reading Mercy anyone?
See Problems As Challenges, Not Threats
Only rebel not ye against the Lord, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us: fear them not. – Numbers 14:9, KJV Eric Barker’s blog posts from his site, Barking Up the Wrong Tree, have been featured in… Continue reading See Problems As Challenges, Not Threats
Will they not be inspired because you never did?
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, it is not necessary for us to answer you on this point. 17 If our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 But if not, let it… Continue reading Will they not be inspired because you never did?
Never take leadership lightly.
Then said Jeremiah to Zedekiah, Thus says the Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel: If you will go forth and surrender to the princes of the king of Babylon, then you will live and this city will not be burned with fire; and you will live—you and your house. But if you will not… Continue reading Never take leadership lightly.