February 02, 2007

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Ps2:12 - "How blessed are all who take refuge in Him."... Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to always try just one more time.- Thomas

Edison

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February 16, 2007

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Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one's level of aspiration and expectation... - Jack Nicklaus

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February 19, 2007

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Jer 29:11-13 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes..."

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Your image is your most valuable asset, and preparing a short list of points on key issues will help you to avoid having to explain which one of two or three answers to the same question is actually the truth, so everyone in your organization will know what they are supposed to say...-Seybert, Leaders........Genesis32:19 Jacob gave the same instructions to the second and third herdsmen and to all who followed behind the herds: 'You must say the same thing to Esau when you meet him'.

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Who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; and forgettest the Lord thy maker?- I Am with thee to deliver thee.- Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.- I will sing of Thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of Thy mercy in the morning: for Thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble....-Isaiah51:12,13.- Jeremiah1:8.- Deuteronomy31:6.-Psa59:16...

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In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge.- Thou art my hiding place; Thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.- Thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God...-Proverbs14:26.- Psalm32:7.- Psalm40:17...

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One of our severest lessons comes from the stubborn refusal to see that we must not interfere in other people's lives. It takes a long time to realize the danger of being an amateur providence, that is, interfering with God's order for others...-Chambers, My Utmost For His Highest........John21:21,22 'Lord, what about him? . . .' What is that to you? You must follow Me.

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The Lord had to force David, through the discipline of many long and painful years, to learn of the almighty power and faithfulness of his God. Through those difficult years, he also grew in his knowledge of faith and godliness, which were indispensable principles for his glorious career as the king of Israel...-A.B.Simpson, Streams........2Cor1:8.-2Cor12:9b We were under great pressure.- . . . so that Christ's power may rest on me.

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At some point all the people who are going to panic and sell have done so. After irrational investors flee the market, stock prices tend to outperform historic averages; conversely, when those investors crowd the market, share prices tend to underperform the averages...-Brian Bruce, Journal of Behavioral Finance.-Baker and Stein, Harvard Business in FORBES during Nov08 Global Crisis .......... Eph3:17-19 That ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

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Measure your health by your sympathy with morning and spring. Only that day dawns to which we are awake...-Henry David Thoreau........Job38:7 The morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy.

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A critical aspect of leadership is getting everyone on the same page...-David J.Cooper, Eco FSU.......2Corinthians5:5 Now He that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

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Yet the most difficult things are not those seen and known by the world but those deep within your soul, unseen and unknown by anyone except Jesus. It is in this secret place that you experience a little trial that you would never dare to mention to anyone else and that is more difficult for you to bear than martyrdom. Beloved, your crown lies there. May God help you to overcome and to wear it...-Cowman-Reimann, My Utmost.........Rev12:11 ...For the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

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If you are rightly devoted to the Lord Jesus, you have reached the sublime height where no one ever thinks of noticing you, all that is noticed is that the power of God comes through you all the time...-Chambers, My Utmost........1Cor10:31So whether you eat or drink of whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

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Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.- The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He delighteth in his way.- Fear not; I Am the first and the last: I Am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I Am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death....-Psalm37:24,23.-Rev1:17,18...

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We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it...-Thomas Jefferson........Eph2:10.- 1Cor3:9 We are His workmanship.- Ye are God's building.

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Never esteem anything of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self respect...-Marcus Aurelius Antoninus...........Prov2:10,11 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul: discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee.

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Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, art, literature, music- the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people...-Henry Miller............Psalm119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for Thy testimonies are my meditation.

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Research has shown that people who eat BREAKFAST have higher metabolic rates than people who skip this vitally important meal...-Stephany Tourles, 365 Ways To Energize Mind, Body & Soul........Job23:12 I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.

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Whatever you are, be a good one...-Abraham Lincoln........Galatians6:7.-2Corinthians9:6 Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.- He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

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Lead, follow or get out of the way...-Ted Turner.......If you lead, do it strongly. If you follow, do it passionately. If you get out of the way, stay out of the way. Now, choose your position...-Kaufman........Gal6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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The mind that turns forever outward will have no end to craving. Only the mind turned inward will find a still point of peace...-Lao-Tzu........Romans12:2 And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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When we come to accept that it is not about you and me, but about God's will for each of us, we become real 'unto one another' and clear in our love...-HP........Ephesians4:3,4Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.

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When we come to accept that it is not about you and me, but about God's will for each of us, we become real 'unto one another' and clear in our love...-HP........Ephesians4:3,4Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.

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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome...-Samuel Johnson........1John3:7Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

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It's not the plan that is important, it's the planning...-Graeme Edwards........Matthew12:33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.

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You can't run a business without taking risks...-Millard Drexler.....Learn the difference between risks that can teach you and risks that can destroy you...-Kaufman........Haggai2:6,7,9 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land; and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory. The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts.

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A wise man turns chance into good fortune...-Thomas Fuller.........Matthew12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

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Exuberance is beauty...-William Blake........Micah7:9 He will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold His righteousness.

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Drop 'if only' from your vocabulary...-Stephanie Tourles............Luke24:38.-2Tim1:12 Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.- Why are ye troubled?- 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.

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Anyone in any sport or facet of life has to feel fear to know courage, and the courageous person is not the one who knows no fear, but the one who recognizes and harnesses his fear and makes it work for him...-Steve Williams........Psalm46:1,2 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear.

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You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation...-Plato........John16:13.-Psalm91:1 When He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth.- His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

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Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.- O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.- Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ....-Psa90:1.-Mat26:39.-1Cor15:57

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The abundant life Jesus promises is possible when you understand and live out God's unique purpose for you. The secret? He was doing exactly what God had placed Him on earth to do. He referred to it as nourishment...-Seybert, Leaders........John4:34 Then Jesus explained 'My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing His work'.

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Even in the busiest life, there is a place where we may dwell alone with God in eternal stillness. For the hearts that will cease focusing on themselves, there is 'the peace of God which transcends all understanding'...-L.B.Cowman........Psalm46:10 Be still, and know that I am God.