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The astute mind behind is the Mind of God, not human wisdom at all. We give credit to human wisdom when we should give credit to the Divine guidance of God through childlike people who were foolish enough to trust God's Wisdom and the supernatural equipment of God...-Chambers, My Utmost For His Highest........John20:21 “As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.”

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You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away, and know when to run...-Kenny Rogers, Famous Poker Song 'The Gambler'..........1Peter5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”

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This is our rightful place- 'seated . . . With him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,' yet seated and 'still'. But how few of us actually experience this! In fact, most believe it to be impossible while living our everyday life in a world so full of turmoil...-Hannah Whitall Smith........Ephesians2:4-6 “Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions. . . .And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.”

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“Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.- There is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.- There is no God else beside Me: a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside Me.”...-Isaiah45:22.- Acts4:12.-Isaiah45:21...

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“Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.- I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.-David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.”...-John6:68.-2Timothy1:12.- 1Samuel30:6...

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There is another kind of patience that I believe is harder to obtain--the patience that runs. Lying down during a time of grief, or being quiet after a financial setback, certainly implies great strength, but I know of something that suggests even greater strength--the power to continue working after a setback, the power to still run with a heavy heart, and the power to perform your daily tasks with deep sorrow in your spirit...-George Matheson........Hebrews12:1 “Let us run with patience.”

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Then when troubled with burdens and difficulties too complicated to put into words and too puzzling to express or fully understand, how sweet it is to fall into the embrace of His blessed arms and to simply sob out the sorrow that we cannot speak!..-L.B.Cowman, Streams........Romans8:26,27 “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.”

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Abigail helped David to see that standing up for his rights would leave Nabal's blood on his hands forever.-- There are times when demanding your rights can cause more harm than good. How often have you been burdened with the consequence of standing on principle?..-Seybert, Leaders..........1Samuel25:33 “Thank God for your good sense! Bless you for keeping me from murder and from carrying out vengeance with my own hands.”

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True relief does not come when the problem is resolved because more problems are on the way! True relief comes from an enduring hope in God's ultimate salvation...-Zondervan, NIV Life Application..........Psalm62:1,2 “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”

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Competitive golf is played mainly on a 5- and-1/2 inch course--the space between your ears' -Bobby Jones...........Matthew6:22 “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.”

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“Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.- Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord, or being His counsellor hath taught Him?- God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: that no flesh should glory in His presence.”... Zec4:6.- Isa40:13.- 1Cor1:27-29...

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Only buy something that you'd be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for ten years...-Warren Buffett........Psalm32:8 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”

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We are fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful...-Warren Buffett........2Timothy3:15 “The Holy Scriptures . . . are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

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What worked in the past will not necessarily work in the future because the future will be different. Conduct Adequate Research. Having data to back up your decisions will give you an added level of confidence and reduce the need to go back and fix things once they're out. Urgency is no excuse for moving ahead without solid data to back you up...-Gen8:8 “Noah also released a dove to see if the water had receded and it could find dry ground.”

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No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, and disciplined...-Harry Emerson Fosdick........Phi4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

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One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests...-John Stuart Mill........Hebrews11:1 “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

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When the market's going down and you buy wisely, at some point in the future you will be happy. You won't get there by acting only when you hear others say, ‘Now is the time to buy’...-Peter Lynch..........John16:13“When . . . the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth.”

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Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared is doubled...-Elizabeth Honrado........Philippians3:7 “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.”

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And though He delayeth His help, and the evil seemeth to grow worse and worse, be not weak, but rather strong, and rejoice, since the most glorious promises of God are generally fulfilled in such a wondrous manner that He steps forth to save us at a time when there is the least appearance of it...-C.H.Von Bogatsky............Rom4:18 “Under hopeless circumstances he hopefully believed.”0001136

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Wanting to grow is good stewardship, and good stewardship requires investment--in people, facilities, marketing, strategic planning, and core competencies. You can't harvest what you don't plant...-Seybert, Leaders........2Cor9:6 “Remember this, a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.”

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If you wait until everyone else sees the value, you've waited too long...-Peter Lynch........Psalm32:8 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”

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Invest your assets in companies you really like. Much of a good thing can be wonderful...-Warren Buffett........Psalm107:8 “Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men.”

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The poorest man is not without money, but without a dream...-David Hall...........Psalm62:11,12 “God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Also unto Thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy; for Thou renderest to every man according to his work.”

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Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that...-Norman Vincent Peale........ Psalm62:7,8 “In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us.”

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It's important to make decisions without complete or perfect information. Things are almost never clear on Wall Street, or when they are, then it's too late to profit from them...-Peter Lynch........Psalm63:7,8 “Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after Thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me.”

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Prosperity belongs to those who learn new things fast...-Paul Zane Pilzer........Psalm63:1,2 “O God, Thou art my God; early will I seek Thee: my soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; to see Thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary.”

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Believe in what you invest. The contrarian view takes courage. Buy what rewards you today, and tomorrow...-Kaufman ........Psalm34:8 “O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.”

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Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing...-Warren Buffet........But don't put all your eggs in one basket unless you raise chickens for a living...-Kaufman ..........Isaiah35:8 “The wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.”

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As a leader, it's tempting to focus on the future and forget about the past, leaving followers to fend for themselves as they scramble to keep up. Anticipate people's needs...-Seybert, Leaders........Mat15:32 “Then Jesus called His disciples and told them, 'I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with Me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. I don't want to send them away hungry, or they will faint along the way'.”

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“Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.- Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit.- Thy Word hath quickened me.- Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”...- John3:5.- Titus3:5.- Psalm119:50.- 3John:2...