Know that God has a purpose and a plan for your life. He wants to raise you up.
He Himself said, “‘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.’” [1] But understand that your character [...]
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Why God is More Concerned About Your Character Than Your Career
Why Your Church Marketing Sucks
I recently watched the archived interview of Phil Cooke and Brad Abare.
Phil is a writer, media consultant and filmmaker. His company, Cooke Pictures, advises many of the largest non-profit and faith-based media organizations in the world. And Brad is the founder of Church Marketing Sucks and director of communications for the Foursquare Church.
It was unbelievable! [...]
Jesus and Biblical Marketing
We said yesterday that Biblical marketing differs from conventional marketing. Here’s how:
Conventional marketing says, “Tell people how great great you are; Biblical marketing says, “Let others say how great you are.”
Conventional marketing tries to find the best ways to get people; Biblical marketing finds the best ways to serve people.
Conventional marketing focuses on a good [...]
Woman, Art Thou Loosed? Bishop Jakes Wants you to Tweet About it.
Bishop T.D. Jakes is calling 50,000 thankful women (and men) to join him on Twitter as he prepares to host his renown Woman Thou Art Loosed conference. He’s asking participants to send a “thankful tweet” which may be broadcast live prior to and throughout the conference. Its a move which confirms the inescapable presence of social media in everyday life… especially ministry.
But this is [...]
How Kanye West taught me about God’s forgiveness
I’ve learned a lot from this whole Kanye West-Taylor Swift incident. I learned about the pride of one superstar and the character of another. I learned how God can use adversity from my good. I also learned how unforgiving people can be. I mean, everybody knows Kanye messed up. And we all know he’s messed [...]
