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Do you strive to fulfill God’s purpose for your life? Why should you? You were created to fulfill God’s purpose for your life. Pastor and author Rick Warren outlines six reasons why you should embrace your reason for being. Keep reading to learn why you should seek to fulfill God’s purpose for your life.
Are you committed to full church involvement? What are the benefits of such a commitment? The church is God’s family. Church involvement means engagement with your family—beyond just attending a weekly service. Pastor Rick Warren shares four reasons why you should commit to full engagement, and he describes four vital experiences that you’ll enjoy as a result. Continue reading to learn why you should commit to full church involvement.
Does your business have a company philosophy? What difference does it make? Visionary companies are guided by their company philosophy. More than mere words, this blend of their core values and their purpose keeps them focused as it drives them forward. If you want to build a business that lasts, your business needs a core philosophy. Read more to learn the importance of a company philosophy and how to establish one for your business.
What does it mean to be created to worship? How can you please the Creator in everyday ways? You were created to worship. As a created being, you naturally respond to your Creator. To live out this purpose, it’s helpful to understand what true worship is and how to worship God in practical ways. Read more to learn what it means to be created to worship.
How does a visionary leadership style lay the path for enduring success? What does it mean to be a clock builder? Contrary to public opinion, visionary companies don’t need a high-profile, charismatic leader to achieve enduring greatness. They simply need someone with a visionary leadership style who focuses on clock building rather than time-telling. Read more to learn about the qualities of a visionary leadership style.
What does a Christian fellowship need to be healthy? What does the Bible say? Christian fellowship is a big part of the life of a believer. Every fellowship community will look a little different, but they all should have the same basic elements: honesty, humility, courtesy, trust, and regularity. Continue reading to learn more about the necessary ingredients for healthy Christian fellowship.
What do you put into your spiritual family? What do you get out of it? Experiencing life in the context of your spiritual family is one of God’s purposes for you. Pastor Rick Warren shares four vital experiences of fellowship and five ways to build and maintain a healthy fellowship community. Read more to learn how to contribute to—and be blessed by—your spiritual family.
What’s wrong with product-focus in business? If the product isn’t the point, what is? One of the myths about visionary companies is that they require one great idea—a specific product or service—to get started. In reality, visionary companies don’t take the product-focus approach. Instead, they concentrate on building a great company. Continue reading to learn why product-focus generally doesn’t lead to greatness.
Do you rate your decisions based solely on the outcomes? Have you developed a rational decision-making process? Thinking in Bets author Annie Duke believes that we must judge the soundness of our decisions, not just by their results, but by the reasoning we use to make them. Ultimately, a rational decision-making process should be our goal. Read more to learn what constitutes a rational decision-making process.
What are alternative futures? Do you consider them when you make decisions? Whenever you make a decision, you’re choosing between alternative futures—outcomes that result from particular decisions. To make better decisions, you should adopt an “alternative futures” mindset. Keep reading to learn about thinking in terms of alternative futures.