Tag: Relationships
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Navigating the Impatient Economy: Building Trust and Protecting Your Small Business in a Chaotic Digital World
In today’s fast-paced digital marketplace, consumers increasingly turn to the internet for quick solutions to their needs, whether seeking products or services. However, the online experience has become increasingly chaotic and unreliable, with once-trusted platforms now riddled with scams and deceptive practices. This shift has significant implications for small businesses striving to maintain credibility and…
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The Perfect One: Filling the Void Only Jesus Can Fill
At some point in life, everyone feels a sense of emptiness—a hole in their heart they desperately try to fill. It might come during moments of pain, disappointment, loss, or just a deep, unshakable longing. This empty space drives people to seek fulfillment in many ways, but no matter how hard they try, nothing seems…
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Bully, Aggressive, or Mean: Understanding the Differences and How to Respond
In today’s society, the terms “bully,” “aggressive,” and “mean” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. The word “bully” has gained significant attention in recent years, sometimes being used to describe any behavior that someone finds unpleasant or disagreeable. But what does it truly mean to be a bully, and how should we,…
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Embracing Who You Are in Christ
Navigating our identity as Christians can be challenging. Often, we begin our journey with zeal and purpose, only to find ourselves entangled in the shadows of our past identities. We desire to live a purpose-driven life for Christ, yet we struggle to fully embrace the responsibilities and roles that enable us to fulfill this calling.…
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Don’t Make the Future You Hate You
I saw a commercial this morning who was selling a financial planning program to help you save for your retirement. Their tag line, Don’t Make the Future You Hate You, made me think about the tag line from a spiritual perspective. Our lives are a culmination of the decisions we make each day. From…
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Prioritize Relationships Over Transactions for Business Success
In the sale environment it’s easy to become solely focused on the end result: closing deals and racking up transactions. However, those who truly understand the art of sales know that success lies not just in the transaction itself, but in the foundation of genuine and enduring relationships. In a landscape where choices are abundant…
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Finding Freedom in God’s Plans
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” “Why?” – A simple question that holds immense power and significance in our lives. It is a question we often ask ourselves…
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Word Twister
Isaiah 5:20 ESV Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Do you know a Christian that you are pretty sure has twisted the truth about a situation and then used God’s word to make…
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