Have you been worrying lately? Worry is a common thing. How do you deal with your worry? Well, firstly you need to ask yourself, “What am I worrying about?” A study was done recently about the things that people worry about. Here are the results: 40% of the worries were about things that never happened … Continue reading WORRY
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Well known psychologist, Daniel Goleman has done a lot research on the components of success, especially in the work place. His conclusion is that Technical Skill and Intellectual Intelligence (or IQ) are very important, but that the quality of Emotional Intelligence (or EQ), is the most essential. In fact, it’s twice as important as the … Continue reading EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
ANGER
Have you been angry lately? Anger is a common emotion. Every person has times when they experience feelings of annoyance, irritation, resentment or anger. Let't talk about anger for a few moments ... What we need to realise is that anger can cause great damage and so therefore it is essential for healthy relationships that … Continue reading ANGER
PASSION
Many studies have been done about what some of the factors are of those that perform well in the arenas of business, music and sport. What they discovered was that it’s not so much your intelligence, your gifts, your talents, your appearance, or your background. It comes down to your attitude - how you think … Continue reading PASSION
How to Reach Your Life Goals [Book Review]
Peter Daniels has quite an amazing 'rags to riches' story. You can read about it in various resources available on his web site. His story has been an inspiration to many thousands of people. Throughout Peter's life journey he learned many lessons for doing well in life, including the principle of effective goal-setting. Peter's book … Continue reading How to Reach Your Life Goals [Book Review]
Half Time [Book Review]
Bob Buford is the author of the best-selling book Half Time: Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance. He is also the founder of the Half Time ministry, and of Leadership Network, an organisation dedicated to innovation in leadership. The basic concept of his book is that in the first half of our life … Continue reading Half Time [Book Review]
Adrenaline and Stress [Book Review]
Dr. Arch Hart, co-founder of the Hart Institute, has written a very good book on Adrenaline and Stress that is worth reading. Dr. Hart is well known for his ministry to churches through psychological training, education, and consultation. A former dean of the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, he is now retired from … Continue reading Adrenaline and Stress [Book Review]
7 Habits of Highly Effective People [Book Review]
Stephen Covey's book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has been on the best-seller list for many years now. Covey is the co-founder of the Franklin Covey company, dedicated to enabling greatness in people and organisations. Think about this for starters ... Who am I? I am your constant companion. I am your greatest … Continue reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective People [Book Review]
Follow Me [Book Review]
This week we will review a few books worth reading ... Jan Hettinga's book Follow Me: Experience the Loving Leadership of Jesus is an excellent challenge to truly 'follow' Jesus, not just believe in him. Here are a few of his insights, worth reflecting on ... The ultimate issue in the universe is leadership. Who … Continue reading Follow Me [Book Review]
Welcome to Recent Visitors
If you've just visited my blog for the first time in recent weeks, welcome! Here are a FEW TIPS that you might find helpful ... The 50 latest posts are in the centre of the blog. You can access them by simply scrolling down. To access earlier posts you can either click a Category (these … Continue reading Welcome to Recent Visitors
Global Trends
The last two days, we've had a look at a prophetic forecast for 2008 and some microtrends. While we're speaking of trends, here are a number of resources that you might find helpful when thinking about and contemplating the future ... The Barna Group, an organisation led by George Barna, dedicated to pulsing the culture … Continue reading Global Trends
Microtrends
Mark J. Penn is one of the most respected and sought-after analysts in the world. He has spent over thirty years as an adviser and polling analyst to major corporations and heads of state. He has done research for people such as Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and Tony Blair. His latest book Microtrends looks at … Continue reading Microtrends
Advance Australia Where?
Hugh Mackay is a highly respected Australian social researcher. His latest book Advance Australia Where? gives us some interesting insight into where Australia has come from over the last few decades and what some of the trends are for the future. This book is very worthwhile reading for anyone interested in Australian society. For those … Continue reading Advance Australia Where?
A Few New Year Tips – WORSHIP
" ... a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." [John 4:22-24. NIV] I often hear people say, "God created … Continue reading A Few New Year Tips – WORSHIP
A Few New Year Tips – HELP
"God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." [1 Peter 4:10-11. NLT] "For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." [Ephesians 2:10. NLT]There … Continue reading A Few New Year Tips – HELP