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Are Facts or Beliefs the Foundation?

“Are your beliefs based on facts?” 34 of 37 people I asked recently responded “yes” immediately. 

I’d advise you not to believe them. 

Here’s the test: When shown facts which are different, or contradict what someone calls the factual basis for their beliefs, do they change their beliefs?  

Often, they won’t. Those beliefs have become so important they are part of the self-narrative. Those beliefs, in short, have become the foundation, rather than facts.  [Read more…] about Are Facts or Beliefs the Foundation?

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Build on What You Already Have

This advice works great for businesses and individuals alike. Many people will spend their lives searching for something different than what they already have, but what they typically don’t realize is that they already have everything they need. I know I’ve been guilty of this in the past. In business, I can tend to want to try something new and exciting, forgetting about the time and effort that I’ve previously spent on the basics, which made my business successful in the first place. In my personal life, I can also forget about the fundamentals that have made me successful, and neglect the importance of proven routines. Fundamentals are the building blocks of success.

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No, I’m not saying to forget trying something new and exciting to grow your business and better your life, but what I am saying is that many times you can build on the great things you already have to become better. Life can be difficult, and sometimes it can seem like a fight, but sometimes we can make life much more difficult than it has to be. That’s where knowing the difference between what works and what doesn’t is a very important understanding for each of us to come to terms with.

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God’s Presence is Enough to Build a Church On

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There are so many reasons that people go to their church. It could be the relationships, the preaching/teaching, the music and the list goes on and on. That’s awesome. I choose churches based on those reasons, too. Especially the community part, because why else would I wake up early on Sunday morning? But, rarely do I hear someone say they chose their church because God’s presence is at that church.

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