“Real pioneers do not criticize other pioneers, because they know how hard it can be to build something new.  Settlers usually make the most vicious of critics.”  – Graham Cooke
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but ONE THING I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, (Philippians 3:13)
In what areas of your life are you lacking clarity?
What questions can you ask the LORD to bring more clarity?
What would a focused life look like to you?
In yesterday’s message titled …

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To learn more about Today’s life changing webinar “Introduction to UNCOMMON Journaling for Destiny,” CLICK HERE. Testimony: What a blessing! Journaling and using The Journal is revolutionizing my life. – Dan Paulsen
Secular coaches call it ‘intuition”.  LLC coaches have learned that we are really helping clients Hear God for themselves in a coaching conversations and discovering the empowering joy of their own voice in the process.  We train coaches to “listen to what really matters” by serving clients to hear, engage, embrace, and activate God’s Destiny Directions …

“Everybody Sells… either their products or ideas.” – Daniel Sitter
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. (Isaiah 55:8)
What ideas is the LORD placing in your mind that can lead to abundant financial fruit?
Today is a special day because it marks the 2 year anniversary of the start of Your Daily Blessing. It also marks the start of the second half of 2008. The purpose of these devotionals is to bless millions of families (including yours) to be a blessing to millions …

If there is a will, there is a way.
But You are He who took me out of the womb; You made Me trust while on my mother’s breasts. (Psalm 22:9)
When is the last time you changed a newborn’s diaper with one hand tied behind your back? How about tying both hands? Can’t be done? Keep reading!
I had plans to share a different message today, but I was so inspired by today’s Daily Gram [www.thecoachingpair.com] from Jerry Graham that I decided to bless you by sharing his message and video link.
As …

“Eliminate the time between the idea and the act… and your dreams will become your reality!” – Karl Bryan
“be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” (Matthew 10:16)
What are 2-3 lead dominos to exponentially grow your small business or church?
What impact will a marketing bootcamp have on your small business or church?
Today’s focus is work and financial stewardship. Those are two of the three areas I chose to make “A” priorities for my life when I attended the Life Focus workshop in Virginia Beach in November 2007. Prosperity is having …

“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer” – William Somerset Maugham
 
“Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God: Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.” …

 Self-esteem comes through service!
We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10, NIV)
What good works did God prepare in advance for you to do?
As mentioned in yesterday devotional, God led Julia and me to Hosanna Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on October 21, 2007 as guests of Larry and Annette Lotzer. Derek Rust, the preacher for that day and a good friend of the Lotzer’s, shared a super message about learning to serve like Jesus.
The following message …

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can.” – John Wesley
“But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.” (Luke 10:33)
How can you create more margin in your life to be able to help more people?
This past Saturday (July 14), I drove to visit my parents. They …

 There’s nothing better in this life than knowing Jesus.
And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2)
What steps are you taking to know Jesus better?
One of the many benefits of doing these daily devotionals is finding new links that help me grow deeper with God. While searching for yesterday’s Link of the Day, I came across Navigators.
Navigators have invested their lives in people for more than 70 years, coming alongside them …

The key to John D. Rockefeller’s financial success was following the 10-10-80 principle.
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38, NIV).
Are you giving God your first fruits with a cheerful heart?
What percent of your income do you save?
Like Bill Gates of today, John D. Rockefeller was the wealthiest man of his generation. When John was asked what was the secret …