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'Set Your House in Order': A Prophetic Call for the Church to Repent

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I had an encounter with the Lord recently while pressing in through 40 days of new access for the year 2019. I had been using this time of consecration to gain a fresh prophetic perspective for the New Year, when I was pulled out of a dream through the stirring of the Spirit to see Jesus coming as one on the clouds with His magnificent power and glory. When my eyes first beheld the sight of our Savior appearing in all His splendor, I was overwhelmed with His love and the brilliance of His presence. Almost spontaneously, as His radiant smile stretched across the light of His countenance, I cried out, "Lord, is that you? How will we know you?" He replied, 'Holly, time is short.' He then took me on a journey of understanding His heart for true restoration and redemption. And then He showed me how 2019 was a year of the comeback. "Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. Then He will send His angels and gather H...

The “3 Cs” of Cellphone Etiquette at the Office

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Smartphones give you the ability to get things done no matter where you are, and they are quickly becoming an essential part of conducting business. But distracting notifications can take your attention away from what you’re doing and make it difficult to focus. A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that the mere presence of your smartphone reduces “available cognitive capacity and impairs cognitive functioning, even though people feel they’re giving their full attention and focus to the task at hand.” It’s crucial to set clear and formal boundaries regarding cellphone use in the office. Consider this simple list of rules to help keep everyone present and productive at work: The “3 Cs” of Cellphone Etiquette at the Office 1. Cellphone-free meetings. Face-to-face collaboration is still one of the most effective ways to communicate, making it an essential tool in business. Don’t bring your phone to business lunches—giving your client your undivided at...

How Moral Authority Makes Leaders Better

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  How Moral Authority Makes Leaders Better The true measure of leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less. —The Law of Influence, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. I’ve been known for my definition of leadership for more than 45 years: Leadership is influence. If you’ve led people for any length of time, you probably know instinctively that this is true. But have you ever wondered where the influence comes from? No Authority I found myself asking that question in my first leadership job. Just a few weeks out of college, I became the pastor of a small rural church in the farming community of Hillham, Indiana. The word community almost makes it sound bigger than it really was: 11 houses, two gas stations, and a little country store. It was a job I thought I could handle in an environment where I could learn the ropes. The church wasn’t big, it wasn’t in a city, and there were no titans of industry to deal with. I would be a medium fish in a ...

7 Steps to Achieve Your Dream

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  “Vision is the spectacular that inspires us to carry out the mundane.” — Chris Widener.  Can achievement be broken down into steps? It isn’t always that clean and easy, but those who achieve great things usually go through much of the same process, with many of the items listed below as part of that process. So if you have been struggling with achievement, look through the following. Begin to apply them and you will be on the road to achieving your dream. Step 1: Dream it. Everything begins in the heart and mind. Every great achievement began in the mind of one person. They dared to dream, to believe that it was possible. Take some time to allow yourself to ask “What if?” Think big. Don’t let negative thinking discourage you. You want to be a “dreamer.” Dream of the possibilities for yourself, your family and for others. If you had a dream that you let grow cold, re-ignite the dream! Fan the flames. Life is too short to let it go. Step 2: Believe it. ...

TRAVEL TIPS: How to pack for hand luggage-only travel

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Sometimes you dont really need so much when making that trip, most especially when you are going for that holiday to a new destination you have never been before. It can also be very difficult to know what to pack and how to arrange them without costing you so much inconvenience and cost with your airline. Let take a good look at some few important things to pack, after all you can do a little shopping for other necessary ones if you now intend to spend some extra days or week. What you really need... Footwear - the most important item. Think practical, multipurpose and comfy: eg black trainers or black walking shoes, plus a pair of sandals. Two tops (thick T-shirts, blouses, shirts) - black and/or white can work well and go with everything. Make sure they don't crease easily.  Sleepwear – a T-shirt, vest or camisole can also double as an extr...