“Most of us grossly overestimate what we can accomplish over the next few weeks and we grossly underestimate what we can accomplish over the next year. The key thing is to determine to act.” – Pastor Nelson Searcy, The Journey Church, NYC
Therefore, when I was planning this, did I do it lightly? Or the things I plan, do I plan according to the flesh, that with me there should be Yes, Yes, and No, No? (2 Corinthians 1:17)
What is your intentional plan for personal growth?
First of all, I want to …

God is always a god of abundance, never scarcity or lack!
So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6)
What will you be doing at 3 pm EST today?
What will God be doing?
You are invited to attend the inaugural launch of the Christian Life Coaching Cafe today at 3 pm EST. This free life-changing webinar is being hosted by Lynne Lee, a mother of five, certified life …

When one of your teammates succeeds, the whole team succeeds!
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, (Ephesians 3:20)
Are you chasing the Wild Goose?
If not now, when?
I’m so excited. My spirit is jumping with joy. This week I’m on the verge of perhaps the greatest breakthrough of my life and I see breakthroughs happening all around me. I see the favor of God upon TEAM DESTINY and JIREH Marketing Members. I’ll be sharing about …

If you’re in financial bondage, you’re in spiritual bondage too!
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7)
What would you do if God suddenly blessed you $1 million in a single day? How much would you give away and to whom or what? How much would you save? How much would you invest? And how much would you spend? Have you ever tried writing all that down?
Maybe if God knew you were committed to sowing much of the money He blessed you with …

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.” – William Arthur Ward
When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement. (Acts 15:31)
What kind of impact does validating others have?
What would the world be like if we all took a purposeful intent to be more validating of others?
In late October 2008 I went to the Relational …

“MARGIN” is your keyword for 2009. – message from the LORD
“Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.” (Habakkuk 2:2)
In what ways might you or your team benefit from UNCOMMON Leadership Coaching?
If I shared most of the amazing things that happened in the past week, I expect I could write a book. Speaking of books, I’m excited to report that I wrote and published my very first book ever on Dec 9-10 called “UNCOMMON Leadership Coaching.” If you’re interested in downloading and …

“The greatest challenge you will ever face in your life is temptation!” – Fireproof Your Marriage
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
What temptation are you struggling to overcome?
Last Saturday (Nov 30), Julia and I benefitted again by yet another outstanding message at City On A Hill …

“Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.”
Thus God, The Holy of Israel, Israel’s Maker, says: “Do you question who or what I’m making? Are you telling me what I can or cannot do?” (Isaiah 45:11, The Message)
Will you join me in praying regularly for this Virginia-Liberia Alliance?
In my last devotional message on October 27, I mentioned I’d be sharing a series of connected stories to show how life coaching is opening the door to connect Virginia and Liberia intimately.
I shared how formal coaching of my son Robbie …

“Beta Theta Pi is dedicated to building Men of Principle for a principled life.” – National Beta website
“I will go before you And make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze And cut the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden riches of secret places, That you may know that I, the LORD, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel.” (Isaiah 45:2-3)
What are your expectations for the remainder of 2008?
In my message on October …

“A coach can be an incredible resource to help you change, achieve a goal or discover and reach your destiny.” – Tony Stoltzfus
As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. (Proverbs 27:17)
What role will life coaching play in your life this year?
A scripture that comes to my mind frequently is Proverbs 16:9, “A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” When you’re walking close with God, it seems He loves to change your plans. Like many of you, I like to …