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Purpose
There are two great days in a person’s life—the day we are born and the day we discover why. William Barclay Do you know why you were born? It’s been said that a person who has a why to live… Continue Reading →
In my Bible reading Friday morning, I read something placed in parentheses that really stood out as significant: “…Shimri the chief (for though he was not the first-born, his father made him chief)…” 1 Chron. 26:10 It’s easy to overlook… Continue Reading →
The secret of success is constancy of purpose. Benjamin Disraeli One of the challenges of the coronavirus is the uncertainty we’re experiencing during this pandemic. Events have been put on hold, it’s difficult to plan for the future, and we… Continue Reading →
You were created on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose. It’s a great comfort knowing that you’re here for a purpose and that your life has meaning. Benjamin Disraeli reminds us that the secret to success in life is… Continue Reading →
What are the characteristics of a person with a worthwhile purpose? Perhaps you’re thinking of someone with enthusiasm, conviction, and tenacity. We know that having a worthwhile purpose gives verve and meaning to life. What is your purpose in life?… Continue Reading →
Taking a road trip with our family is kind of like mobilizing a military campaign. There is food: we’re still searching for that perfect car snack that makes no crumbs, cannot melt, won’t make people hyper, and is unspillable. There… Continue Reading →
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles explores the secrets of the world’s Blue Zones. A Blue Zone is an anthropological concept that describes the characteristic lifestyles of the world’s longest… Continue Reading →
The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahanhi Smith examines four key pillars that bring meaning to one’s life. The author clarifies the distinction between a happy life and a meaningful life. She points out those who… Continue Reading →
Born For This by Chris Guillebeau addresses the question, “How can I find the work I was born to do?” The model he presents is similar to Jim Collins “Hedgehog Concept” in finding the intersection of joy, money, and flow: He… Continue Reading →
What does it mean to be sent? It usually connotes the participation in a mission that we’ve been assigned. When you’re on a mission you’re laser focused and you have a single-minded purpose. Jesus prayed that His disciples would continue… Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about why people do what they do? Why do you do what you do? There is probably an underlying desire that motivates you to action. This is commonly referred to as passion. Passion cannot be manufactured… Continue Reading →
