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God Loves to Use Broken Leaders

It’s easy to find examples of self-assured, strong leaders who drive toward their goals with conviction and confidence and never take “no” for an answer. ...

3 Habits to Build a Better Team [B4B]

If you want to level-up your team’s engagement, performance, and loyalty, Proverbs 1:3 shares three keys to help you do it. “For receiving prudent instruction ...

Unbelief

“They were unable to enter because of unbelief.” – Hebrews 3:19 How many Promised Lands do we miss because we refuse to believe we can ...

Fruitful work

“Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me…” Philippians 1:22-2a “Fruitful work” is not busywork. It is not killing ...

Undaunted

My word for this year is UNDAUNTED. To me this represents being steadfast in the face of adversity, pressing forward even when it’s hard, and ...

Criticism Can’t Hurt You Unless You Believe It

“Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.” (Proverbs 26:2) That’s a great sentiment, but WHY does an undeserved “curse” ...

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Greatness and Ambition

Greatness is a prize worth seeking, but the WAY we seek it matters. “Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand ...

This Corrupt Generation

“Peter replied ‘Repent and be baptized each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive ...

Success and Imagination

The greatest barrier to your True Success is your imagination. You dream too small and so you do not strive. You dream too big without ...

3 Simple Habits to Add More Meaning to Your Life

Life can sometimes feel like a never-ending series of tasks and obligations, leaving us feeling drained and unfulfilled. But what if we could add more ...

True Wisdom

“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so he can become ...

What Kind of Children Are We Giving Our World?

I see plenty of people asking “What kind of world are we giving our children?” I don’t see quite as many asking “What kind of ...

9 Shortcuts to Winning Trust

Years ago I heard a talk that completely changed my thinking about how to communicate and connect with others, and it transformed my ability to ...

Is it Really Love?

“Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:10) Love is a word our culture loves to ...

This is why ChatGPT took off.

AI tools have been steadily gaining traction for a while now, but why has ChatGPT exploded so rapidly? Because it feels more “human.” Nobody hears ...

What a Snake Reminded Me About Fear

On a bike ride with my family the other day, a black snake darted right across our path. Thankfully, we simply rolled on by and ...

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How to Keep Growing Your Business Without Losing Your Spouse and Kids (pt. 1)

If you’re 100% sure your growing business or career is NOT causing ANY issues in your relationships, feel free to skip this post. BUT, if ...

When a woman says she’s fine…

When a woman (or anyone) says she’s fine, but doesn’t seem like it, it could mean: SHE IS FINE, BUT… SHE’S NOT FINE, BUT…

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The Works of God

“What can we do to perform the works of God?” they asked. Jesus replied, “This is the work of God – that you believe in ...

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Jesus Knew His Purpose

“Therefore, when Jesus realized they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by ...

4/14 Global Summit Day 1: Spice and Purpose

I tried Kimchi today. Not some watered-down Americanized version you’d find at a chain food joint, but real, honest-to-goodness Kimchi made by our Korean hosts. The verdict: spicy but goooood! It’s the kind of spice that spreads itself around in your mouth to liven up any other flavors around it, …

TOPICS: 4/14 Global Summit, missions

4/14 Global Summit: The light of things hoped for

I’m writing this from the sixth floor of the DoubleTree Hotel in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The sun has long since set and my eyes are heavy and ready for sleep, but though my body is tired, my spirit sings because tomorrow is the first day of the 4/14 Window …

TOPICS: 4/14 Global Summit, missions

AUDIO: Teaching on Philemon

Last night I had the privilege of sharing some thoughts on the book of Philemon at our Bible study, and we had a great time! For anyone interested, here is the audio of a message I call “True Slavery, True Freedom, and Love”. Blessings to you all. – Phillip [download …

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Social Media Integration map (version 1)

I have been learning more about ways to integrate WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and wanted to put together a diagram to help illustrate how things connect, so that anyone else wanting to do the same might find it easier. This is the first version and definitely needs more refinement, …

TOPICS: graphics, social media, Technology

My first "Sermon" ever! (download audio)

What a blessing it was to be able to share with our church last Sunday. I have had the privilege of speaking in front of people many, many times before, but this was my first actual “Sermon”. It was interesting because I had definitely expected to be nervous, but as …

TOPICS: audio, sermons, teaching

VIDEO: Phillip's American Idol Adventure 14: The road goes ever onward

Phillip’s American Idol Adventure! Well, we do the best we can with what we have, and then move on. It was a grand adventure, but all great things must come to an end. [youtube]DdCgmkj0FEA[/youtube] More updates here, and on my YouTube channel at: youtube.com/phillipgonzales …

TOPICS: american idol, videos

Living in the mystery

Confession time: I’m an analyzer. Ok, make that an over-analyzer. I am the type that has a deep drive to take every fact or experience and try to fit it into a category or framework; some sort of structure to show me what it all means. It’s the never-ending push …

TOPICS: life in general, Observations

VIDEO: Phillip's American Idol Adventure 13: American Idol on the inside

Phillip’s American Idol Adventure! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like on the inside of American Idol Auditions, this is pretty much it. Lots of crowd footage and no background music for this video, but it’s authentic! [youtube]VkhSs6X-4-I[/youtube] More updates here, and on my YouTube channel at: youtube.com/phillipgonzales …

TOPICS: american idol, videos

VIDEO: Phillip's American Idol Adventure 12: Waiting's more fun with a camera

Phillip’s American Idol Adventure! Well, we’re finally here. Waiting in line, talking to fun people, having a great time and then… at long last… going inside for the Audition! [youtube]t8MFHB6tpGY[/youtube] More updates here, and on my YouTube channel at: youtube.com/phillipgonzales …

TOPICS: american idol, videos

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