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Innovation
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen 1:1). “The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a ‘C,’ the idea must be feasible.” Those were the words of a Yale University management professor in response to Fred Smith’s paper proposing reliable overnight delivery service. Smith went
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The Pitfall of Being Entrepreneurial
“When they came to the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the ark, because the oxen stumbled. The Lord’s anger burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark…” 1 Chronicles 13:9-10 There are good things we can do, but only God-things
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Listening To The Father’s Heart
Son, I am calling you to a path that is unfamiliar to you. It will require a level of trust that goes beyond your human ability. Only if you place your life in my hands will you be able to walk this path. There will be danger. Be watchful, for there are many adversaries that
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Using Others
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” (Matt 7:12). Have you ever heard the term, “Money talks?” This old clich? has some truth to it. How we handle money speaks very loudly about our values, especially among those in
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Discovering the Source of Problems
“After that, God answered prayer in behalf of the land.” 2 Samuel 21:14b During the reign of David, there was a famine in the land for three successive years. So David sought the Lord regarding this famine, “Why is there famine on this land?” The Lord answered David, “It is on account of Saul and
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Listening To The Father’s Heart
Son, consider the faith of my son Abraham. I required him to believe something that seemed impossible – to have his wife bear a child way beyond childbearing age. He faltered by orchestrating Ishmael during the long wait, but his faith was resurrected over time and he believed my promise. It required both hope and
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Called to Craftsmanship
“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts-to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut
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Receiving Bad News
“Also our enemies said, ‘Before they know it or see us, we will be right there among them and will kill them and put an end to the work’” (Neh 4:11). I opened the letter from the attorney and began to read the contents. The more I read, the sicker my stomach felt. I could
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Listening To The Father’s Heart
Son, the more you love me, the more my Son will manifest himself to you. You have read that I want you to love me with all your heart and soul and to love your neighbor as yourself (Lk 10:27). When you seek to love in that way I do something deep inside of you.
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Listening To The Father’s Heart
Son, today I want to teach you about sowing and reaping. You have read in my Word that whatever you sow, you shall surely reap. So plant according to your need, son. Your return is always in proportion to what you plant. “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and
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The Error of Positive Thinking
…”Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6 God’s people should be the most positive, joyful people on earth. This joy should be a by-product of a healthy, intimate relationship with Jesus. In today’s business climate, we are barraged with every possible means of becoming more productive
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Completing the Work
“I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do” (John 17:4). Have you ever had a big project to do and felt great when you’d finished the job and it was a big success? The Lord has revealed to us that the number one thing we are to
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Why God Blesses
“And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel.” 1 Chronicles 14:2 King David learned an important lesson every leader must learn if he is to ensure God’s continual blessing. He knew why God blessed him.
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Victoria’s Friends
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9-10). Victoria grew up like many middle income families. She loved school and was even the in her homecoming court all four years in high school. After some tragic family deaths
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Listening To The Father’s Heart
Son, there are times when your comfort is secondary to fulfilling my plan. I know this may seem like a hard word, but you need to know that this is what it really means to be a part of my plan for my kingdom. I hardened Pharaoh’s heart even though I knew greater hardship for
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Listening To The Father’s Heart
Son, faith is counting things that are not as though they were already done (Rom 4:17). When I give you a promise, I want you to stand on that promise until it manifests in the natural. I told Joshua I had given Jericho into his hands when the battle had not yet been fought, because
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A Tool for Miracles
“With the tip of the staff that was in his hand, the angel of the Lord touched the meat and the unleavened bread. Fire flared from the rock, consuming the meat and the bread. And the angel of the Lord disappeared.” Judges 6:21 How does God call people into His service? There is a clear
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The Mercy Gift
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me” (Rev 3:20). I am constantly amazed that the Creator of the universe wants to have an intimate relationship with us. While we are frantically
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Listening To The Father’s Heart
Son, do you recall the time my son Jacob wrestled with the angel? “So Jacob was left alone and a man wrestled with him till daybreak” (Gen 32:24). Jacob realized his hope was in me alone; only if I blessed him would he survive the ordeal. In the past, Jacob had been one who sought
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Opposing God’s Leadership
“The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he left them” (Num 12:9). Beware of trying to depose a leader that God has raised in your midst. Leaders are placed by God in business, government, churches – almost every place where leaders are required. When God places a person in position of authority, it
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Calling by Name
“These were the chiefs among Esau’s descendants: The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz.” Genesis 36:15 God is big on giving meaning to names. Names often are specific indicators of God’s plans and purposes for that individual. A young boy grew up as Moses’ servant. His Hebrew name, Hoshea,
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Affirming New Leadership
“But Moses replied, ‘Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD would put his Spirit on them!’”(Num 11:29). One of the attributes of a Kingdom leader is to recognize when God is raising new leadership and be a catalyst to affirm and encourage it.
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The Butterfly Principle
“The Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, so that he pursued the Israelites, who were marching out boldly.” Exodus 14:8 Overprotective parents do their children a great injustice. The caterpillar that lies inside the cocoon will never become the beautiful butterfly if someone cuts open the cocoon prematurely. It is the struggle
