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Adam Smith | June 25, 2012 | 4 Comments

Lifting Others Up

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You can tell what kind of atmosphere there is in a room as soon as you walk in. You probably know what I’m talking about. If you feel negativity at work, school or church, you don’t want to go and be around that atmosphere.

When you aren’t focused on the benefit of others, all that is left is you. A bad atmosphere is created when one person thinks of themselves instead of those around them. There are a few things that can happen when this takes place.

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Adam Smith | January 19, 2011 | 21 Comments

making excuses to not visit church

I’ve heard them all.
I’ve made excuses for myself along the way on why I didn’t feel like attending church.

It might be that i don’t see me fitting in just right.
Or the teaching isn’t my style.
Or the music isn’t my style.
Or the people aren’t friendly.
Or it’s too far away.
Or I’m too busy.
Or I’m too tired.
Or I just don’t feel like going.

Writing that stuff out makes it seem even worse.

So…

If you got to church, why do you attend?
If you don’t attend church, why not?

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Hi, my name is Adam Smith and welcome to asmithblog.com. I am the author of the book, The Bravest You. Because of my work as an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and speaker, I have been named a top industry influencer by American Genius. I live with my wife, Jasmine, and three children in Shenandoah, IA.

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