Proverbs 14.14 contrasts poor character and a good character. Most importantly, it suggests that, ultimately, good character is self-satisfying. The Precept Explained What hasn’t worked well for you in the past? Next, do you, do I, recognize these inappropriate response patterns when they happen? Then, do we look for ways to change these destructive patterns? […]
My life has impact to the extent that I’m wise, according to Proverbs 24.5. Thus, knowledge alone isn’t power. Whereas, being wise is true power. The Precept Explained Now, you’ve heard that knowledge is power. Conversely, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing! So, maybe knowledge isn’t all that powerful after all! Actually, factual knowledge […]
Resilience contributes to my personal growth. Basically, the trait helps me stay with it during a challenge. As a result, the resilient grow through difficulty. The Precept Explained How do I respond to difficulty? Truth is, there are any number of possible responses. However, without resilience I limit my ability to grow through difficulty. Admittedly, […]
Being growth focused builds leadership capability. Likewise, being goal focused enables leaders to move forward with great clarity. As such, impactful leaders are growth and goal focused. Growth and Goals Is it more important to be growth focused or goal focused? Should I focus on the end point, thus the outcome. Conversely, should I emphasize […]
When I ask for divine blessing I receive significant spiritual, personal, and professional growth! Therefore, ask big to get multiplication! Jabez asked God to dramatically bless him by multiplying his personal and professional capabilities. First Chronicles 4.10 paraphrase The Precept Explained Where I start isn’t the issue – it’s where I finish up! In regard […]