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When you keep in mind that you work for God and not just for someone or a income; your supervisor or co-workers might not know how hard and faithfully you work, but God does and that means you will succeed. Read more inside...
Nowadays, there are different names for coaches. While the most common kind of coach is a life coach, there are others to include career coach, public relations coach, fitness coach, empowerment coach, business coach, relationship coach, executive coach, lifestyle and etiquette coach, credit coach, finance coach, fashion/imaging coach, among many others. I've even branded myself as a destiny coach. In short - as you can probably tell by some of the names of the various kinds of coaches - a coach is one who has established him/herself as an expert in their chosen area and subsequently shares that expertise with others that need help in that area. But how does one identify a coach? How do you know who to trust? How much are the services? Find out more inside...
You've probably heard the prayer, maybe even prayed it a couple of times yourself: "Oh, God, if I could only win the lottery and pay off everyone I owe." Or it may have sounded like this: "Dear Lord, just help me get out of debt and I promise I'll cut up the credit cards." So what do you do when you're drowning in debt? How do you begin to set yourself free?
Spending on Christmas gifts seems to pose the greatest challenge-usually for no long-term benefit. For instance, what were the three most memorable gifts that you received for Christmas last year? Can't remember? I assure you that the people to whom you gave gifts will have the same problem recalling them. So, if the gifts are not that easily recalled why put yourself in the position of having to remember them each month when you make that credit card payment? Why give a gift that keeps on costing? Instead, give something simple from your heart. Learn more inside...
Spending on Christmas gifts seems to pose the greatest challenge-usually for no long-term benefit. For instance, what were the three most memorable gifts that you received for Christmas last year? Can't remember? I assure you that the people to whom you gave gifts will have the same problem recalling them. So, if the gifts are not that easily recalled why put yourself in the position of having to remember them each month when you make that credit card payment? Why give a gift that keeps on costing? Instead, give something simple from your heart. Learn more inside...
Benjamin Franklin had very definite opinions about debt, one of my favorites being, "Better to go to bed supperless, than wake up in debt." What a stark contrast to the attitude many have toward debt today. Instead of something to be avoided, we have embraced credit as a friend-an easy way to bypass shortages of funds. If debt was once such a disgrace, why do we now see debt as a strange sort of blessing rather than a curse? Find out why inside...
You are well aware of the financial woes that we are experiencing as a country. On the surface, you have every reason to become alarmed. However, as God's children, we are called to have a different mindset. I was awakened recently with this message on surviving the crisis. For simplicity and retention, I will use the word C-O-P-E as an acronym to outline the basics of what we must do now. Find out more inside...