John Great posted an update 9 years, 9 months ago
2 Corinthians 5:17 So that if any one [is] in Christ–[he is] a new creature; the old things did pass away, lo, become new have the all things. And the all things [are] of God, who reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and did give to us the ministration of the reconciliation,
Young’s Literal Version
– A literal version of the Bible is…[Read more]
John Great posted an update 9 years, 9 months ago
David, Joseph, Gideon, and Jacob. None of them were more qualified than everyone to climb to the levels they climbed to. But, you see, it is not your qualification that gets you there, but God’s Word to you.
Examples of the power of His grace abound throughout the Word of God and history. What has He told you? Most times, He delights not in…[Read more]
John Great posted an update 9 years, 9 months ago
Who went through challenges like Joseph? From favorite rich man’s son to slave, to a common criminal. locked up in prison with no hope of release. But, you see, your destiny does not depend on your present circumstances. Your destination does not depend on how easy you have had it ever since or not, but on God’s promise to you. It’s just a matter…[Read more]
Joseph, another story that inspires me. One thing am learning from Joseph is that he never allowed emotions to rob him of his destiny. His story is a kind of story that touches but the guy is sure focused and he knows who the Word says he is. To him, that’s all that matters.
Focus. For what the Word says is ALL that matters…
John Great posted an update 9 years, 10 months ago
Focusing on Our Purpose
So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I fight to win. I’m not just shadow-boxing or playing around. Like an athlete I punish my body, treating it roughly, training it to do what it should, not what it wants to.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Until you find your purpose, you would keep going round wasting your…[Read more]
One reason our faith might not be working might be if we are adding the right actions to our faith, or not… The difference between faith and hope is action. Sometimes, as Christians, we say we have faith, when what we actually have is hope. Now... »
Being one with a strategic mindset can change the life of anyone, and those who think strategically are usually the ones who become successful in life. It takes strategic thinking and planning to make anything at all hugely successful. It takes strat... »
Phillipians 3:20a NLT But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives… When people come in contact with you, they come in contact with heaven. You are heaven’s representative on the earth. The Lord has blessed you with Hi... »
So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I fight to win. I’m not just shadow-boxing or playing around. Like an athlete I punish my body, treating it roughly, training it to do what it should, not what it wants to. 1 Corinthians... »
Proverbs 22:13 The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!” Your victory is where your battle is. Our triumph is where our risks are. Our success is not in our comfort zone. It is where we ... »
There is no better way to succeed than to follow in the footsteps of those who have already done so. Here are 13 success tips from some of the world’s most successful people: 1. Think big. From Michelangelo Buonarroti, Great Renaissance Artist: “The ... »
Don’t run from your Goliaths. No matter how big that problem may be, your greatness and destiny actually lie in solving it. Solve your own issue, and develop ways how you can channel that solution to help others. To this end, vision, products, ... »
Some say patience is a virtue, and some say the patient get nothing. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be pe... »
If a test or trial comes against you, it can’t whip you, because there aren’t enough natural forces in all the world to conquer the Greater One who has made ypu His own!