A couple of days ago I posted my top 5 strengths from the StrengthsFinder 2.0 test. Today I am continuing what I call the “Who Am I” series of posts by looking at my spiritual gifts.
God has gifted every Christian with spiritual gifts. Gene Wilkes defines a spiritual gift as “an expression of the Holy [...]
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What Are Your Gifts?
Posted in Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Christianity, Personal Development, Spiritual Gifts, Who Am I on November 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Photo Friday – First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville
Posted in Christianity, Local Interest, Photography, tagged Church, East Tennessee, History, Knoxville, Photography on October 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Knoxville’s First Presbyterian Church, the city’s first church, was organized in 1792 and is still located on its original site. James White, Knoxville’s founder and a devout Presbyterian, came from North Carolina to the Fork of the River, where the Holston and French Broad Rivers meet to form the Tennessee River. He later moved downriver [...]
Book Review: “Fearless” by Max Lucado
Posted in Books, Christianity, tagged Book Review, Christianity, Fearless, Max Lucado, Thomas Nelson Publishers on September 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Max Lucado’s newest release, “Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear”, is nothing short of amazing. Being someone who has lived a large portion of his adult life battling anxiety and depression, I could not wait to get my hands on this book. Each chapter covers a fear that each one of us has experienced at [...]
29 Things To Do For Better Lives
Posted in Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Better Life, Personal Development, To Do List on September 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I read this on one of the blogs I follow and thought it was great. Here are 29 things you can do to have a better life.
Take a 10-30 minute walk every day and, while you walk, smile. It’s the ultimate anti-depressant.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes a day.
Tape your late shows and get [...]
(In)Courage & Fearless
Posted in Books, Christianity, tagged (In)Courage, Books, Christianity, DaySpring, Fearless, Max Lucado on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here are two links of interest from several of the blogs I read.
(In)Courage
http://www.incourage.me/
DaySpring, the Christian subsidiary of Hallmark, has always sought to connect people with the heart of God and it seemed there were more opportunities and reasons to do so than ever. (In)Courage is DaySpring’s new home for the hearts of women.
Fearless
http://www.thefearlesstimes.com/
Can you [...]
Thought for the Day
Posted in Christianity, Dave Ramsey, Thought for the Day, tagged Dave Ramsey, Focus, Thought on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Focused intensity over time multiplied by God’s power creates an unstoppable momentum.” – Dave Ramsey
“Rick and Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage” is Amazingly Funny!
Posted in Books, Christianity, Humor, tagged Book Review, Christianity, Personal Development, Rick & Bubba, Thomas Nelson Publishers on August 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I received Rick and Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage through Thomas Nelson’s book reviewer blog program. Written by nationally syndicated radio talk show hosts Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey is a perfect marriage book. I would recommend anyone read this book. Whether you are planning on getting married, have just [...]
Book Review – Rick and Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
Posted in Books, Christianity, Humor, Personal Development, tagged Book Review, Marriage, Rick & Bubba, Thomas Nelson Publishers on July 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I just received my review copy of “Rick and Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage” from Thomas Nelson Publishers. I will be reading this book in the coming days and will post a review of the on my blog in very soon.
Click on the cover for an inside the book preview.
Rick and Bubba [...]
Book Review – “Put Your Dream to the Test”
Posted in Books, Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Book Review, Books, Christianity, Dreams, John Maxwell, Personal Development, Thomas Nelson Publishers on June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have read several books and many articles by John Maxwell. However, “Put Your Dream to the Test” is John Maxwell’s greatest book yet. This is an absolute must read for anyone challenged by discovering, taking hold of, and pursuing their dream. The book walks you through the ten questions for putting your dream(s) to [...]
CPF blog turns two & is giving away a Wii
Posted in Christianity, Finance, Personal Development, tagged Christianity, CPF, Personal Development, Personal Finance on June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the finance blogs I follow, Christian Personal Finance, turned two years old last week. And in conjunction with CPF’s “birthday”, Bob is giving you a chance to win a Wii and and iPod. All you need to do is go to this post, Wii and iPod giveaway! Happy Birthday CPF!, and follow the [...]
