I would imagine when the Wright brothers, who are attributed to inventing the first successful airplane, thought their journey to success was a mountainous task. Many people believed that this feet could not be accomplished. However, in spite of what others thought and many others believed was impossible, these brothers …
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“This letter is from James [who lived with and was brother to the Uncommon One], a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings!” – James 1:1 NLT As a church, we were studying the book of James…in the …
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In the (somewhat of a) documentary, Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, I heard Verdine White, bass player for Earth, Wind, & Fire, imply that at the center of their talent and craft is “love”. He was one of many successful and talented professionals who commented and …
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How to Evaluate Whether Someone Loves You – Part 3 It’s in what you give Pamela and I have a rule (or family value) that says we’re not friends with people because they are our friends in return. We’re a person’s friend even when they are not ours. I guess you …
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It’s time to become more… Do you think it’s time for more? More in your relationships? More from your children? More out of your career? More out of church? More from your business? More in your finances? More in your home? More in life? There’s only one answer when ordinary …
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Unconventional Work Habits, Business Ethics, and Career Building – Part 1 Finding the Best in Everyone We Meet What’s the first reaction you have when you meet someone new? I’m not surprised at why we place such a great emphasis on making great 1st impressions. I used to think it’s …
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Having an Uncommon Home, Education, and Personal Life – Part 6 What’s Behind The Mask? In denial about the mask Have you ever looked yourself in the eyes in a mirror and asked the question, who am I? Have you ever been ashamed to tell others the simple truth about …
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Having an Uncommon Home, Education, and Personal Life – Part 2 The Uncommon Education There is a common path of education and I’ve found that there is also the uncommon path. Let’s start with the one you’re most familiar-the common path. This path consists of, but is not limited to, …
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What it Means to Be No longer Common? Part 6 You Are A Gift to All Creation You must learn to be you. For almost 20 years, I tried to be someone else, my mentor, Pastor George Matthews and you know what, I thought I had it down pat. I was …
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What it Means to Be No longer Common? Part 4 The Default Excuse Allow me to be frank. “Normal” is your default excuse. What do I mean by that? When your family is “normal” what you’re saying is that my family is just like everyone else’s family. It’s the default …
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