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September

09 2024

5 Key Points to Simply Believe!

ORIGINAL POST 8/28/2019

Last week we discussed CLARITY and how it equips you to effectively market your brand. Check out the blog to learn 3 areas you should be clear on when it comes to marketing your business.

This week I’m shaking things up a bit because I wanted to share with you a special message – my FAITH FRIDAY message. It works the same as Marketing Monday in that I choose a focus word related to faith in business. This week the word is BELIEVE. Watch the video and/or read the summary below to learn 5 key points about simply believing!

REVISED AND REPOSTED 9/10/24

5 Key Points to Simply Believing

Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 18:4 ESV)

In Matthew 18:4, Jesus emphasizes that true greatness in the kingdom of heaven does not come from status or achievements but from humility. By comparing those who are humble to a child, He highlights that simplicity and a genuine, unpretentious attitude are key to serving God. This scripture suggests that serving God should be straightforward and sincere, focusing on a humble heart instead of being important or successful. In addition, we are more apt to hearing God’s instructions and in position to be obedient.

I share the 5 points to believing below.

1. Serving God Should Not Be Complicated

Anything that you are doing in your business or personal life that is causing complication needs to have God brought in to clear it up. Chaos and confusion is not of God and does not serve God.

2. Be Like a Child

Simply enjoy yourself as children do. What are you doing to enjoy yourself? Be carefree and understand that God is in control. Believe what you are told in God’s word; God tells you what is promised so believe it.

3. Believing Simplifies Life

God takes care of our circumstances. when you believe that God has your back, believe things will work out, believe His Word. Believing releases joy and frees us to enjoy our lives.

4. Diligently Do What God Says

Do what He says in His word and what He speaks to our hearts. We hear what God says when we are reading His word and when He touches our hearts.

5. Put All Your Trust in God and Be Obedient

We have to exercise our trust in God by giving our circumstances and situations to Him to handle and then simply BELIEVE it is taken care of. Being obedient is simply doing what He instructs and believing it will be done.

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September

04 2024

3 Ways to be Spirit-Led in Your Business

ORIGINAL POST 4/5/2022

In the previous blog post, we discussed the importance of tapping into the vision that you have for your business and how that vision can impact the success of your business, and we looked at the vision statement for several well-known companies. If you missed that post, be sure to check it out ‘What’s the vision you have for your business?’

Today, let’s move from vision to action and focus on Holy Spirit-Led Action. Watch this throwback Marketing Monday video below or read the summary to discover 3 ways to take Spirit-Led Action in your business.

REVISED AND REPOSTED:

3 Ways to be Spirit-Led in Your Business:

1. OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity – Business owners and entrepreneurs come across opportunities unexpectedly all the time. Many opportunities we experience are not planned and some of them are not for us. When we are presented with an opportunity we have a feeling of being led and sometimes we do not. We must know the difference of being led to an opportunity and being presented with an opportunity. It really is a matter of being active or being passive.

When we are led to an opportunity it is because we are actively seeking it out. This can show up as networking, updating your skillset, staying aware of what you are looking for, taking initiative, having a growth mindset, and/or preparing for the opportunity.

When we are presented to an opportunity it is something that simply happens without effort. This can show up as someone in your network suggests or offers and opportunity, waiting for something to happen, reacting to opportunities only when they are presented, and/or staying in your comfort zone.

2. IDEAS

Ideas – Ideas come and go by the minute because we see and hear a lot about and from other businesses. Every idea we have is not for us to take action on. However, when an idea is dropped in our spirit, we begin to feel that tug at our hearts. This is a tug that we feel strongly and it seems it will not leave us.

Here are a few ways to know if an idea requires us to take action:

intellectual or emotional. You determine this by understanding if it was simply information or if the information caused an emotional reaction to take action. Ideas that are for you will be both intellectual and emotional.
external or internal validation. Hearing ideas rely on external input, but knowing an idea is for you requires internal validation and must be in alignment with your values and beliefs.
temporary or lasting. We hear a high volume of ideas regularly and these fade away rather quickly. However, ideas that are for us tend to stick with us and influence our thoughts and actions.

3. COLLABORATIONS

Collaborations – We connect with people all the time in person and online. God creates divine connections. Divine connections are appointed times that you are to be with others to deliver and/or receive a specific message. We are here to do the work we are called to do, but it is not necessary for it to be done alone all the time. Pay attention to the collaborations and partnerships that present themselves in your business.

Collaboration has its benefits and drawbacks so it is important to take careful consideration before collaborating.

Collaboration is beneficial when potential collaborators have skills, knowledge, or resources that fill gaps in your business. Relationship building is the foundation of collaboration because it strengthens professional networks and create opportunities for future partnerships. Bringing together different or diverse perspectives and experiences can spark creativity and lead to innovative solutions that wouldn’t be possible working in isolation.

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August

27 2024

New Place + New Pace = New Perspective

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, going through the motions of your daily routine without really engaging with the world around you? Sometimes, all it takes to shake things up is a change of scenery and a shift in your usual rhythm. In this post, I share how simply shaking up your daily routine can lead you to discover how “New Place + New Pace” could equal the new perspective you’ve been looking for.

Watch or read this vlog to discover how a NEW PLACE + NEW PACE = NEW PERSCPECTIVE:

Watch this VLOG:

Read this BLOG:

Discover how a new PLACE + a new PACE = a new PERSPECTIVE

NEW PLACE:

Here are two ways to change your PLACE:

CHANGE YOUR WORK LOCATION- Changing up the location of where you work can help you to be more productive. If you work from home, try working at a co-working space or a coffee shop. Sometimes being around other people and in a different atmosphere can help you to gain a new perspective or it can change how you feel and how you think, which can be helpful for your business.
CHANGE WHERE YOU GO TO TAKE A BREAK- Try going to another city in you area to experience different shops, restaurants and experiences locally. Visit a different state to experience different food and culture, or even better, travel to different countries to experience food, culture, and sites in a new country. Doing these things can help you to gain a new perspective.

NEW PACE:

Slowing down your pace in order to reflect, think, pause can help you to be more innovative, spark new ideas, and offer new insight.
Speed up your pace when you have big launches or events in your business. That increased pace will make a difference.

NEW PERSPECTIVE:

When you change your physical location and you change your pace it naturally creates a NEW perspective and helps you to be renewed, refreshed, and revived.

In-person retreats are a GREAT way to change place and pace and to learn and grow in life and in business. Retreats can be some of the most transformative experiences.

INVITATION:
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October 24 – October 27, 2024
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The retreat will offer you a chance to change your place, pace and perspective as you discover how to embody and transform into the best version of YOU by:

– Removing limiting beliefs and stumbling blocks
– Revitalizing your energy, abundance and joy
– Breaking free of judgement and other’s opinions

…And gaining:

1. Fulfillment
2. Inner Peace
3. Greater Self Love
4. Confidence
5. Ability to Let Go

Go to Live Your Optimal Life Retreat Cruise to learn more

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August

21 2024

INPUT v. INSIGHT

This week on the VLOG I share the difference between input and insight and how both are needed and necessary for life and business. However, we look at how insight is more powerful.

Discover how intuition, instincts, and inspiration can be powerful to guide you in business and as a believer in business the gifting and relevance of the Holy Spirit and being led by the Holy Spirit in business.

INPUT- something that is put in
For the sake of this conversation INPUT is outward sources (coaches, experts, books, etc.) information that we receive from outside sources. This can be super helpful in life and business.

You can get input from:

Coaches & Counselors can help to shift you to the next level through guidance, instructions, directions. Therapists process pain while coaches guided you in various areas. Both are needed and necessary.
Computer- AI you put input and the computer gives you awesome output

INSIGHT – the power or act of seeing into a situation
For the sake of this conversation INSIGHT is your inward sources (intuition, inspiration, imagination, Holy Spirit). Information that we are given that comes from inside. This can be the most powerful guidance and includes: Intuition- Direct perception of TRUTH

Instinct- Innate impulse, tendency to ACT
As believers we are gifted with the Holy Spirit there to guide, instruct, and direct us (John [14:26])

INSIGHT is more powerful than INPUT. Get input but lean on insight.

INVITATION(S):

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August

14 2024

Counseling + Coaching

Discover two things that can help you to uplevel in life and in business.

1. Counseling– professional guidance in resolving personal conflicts and emotional problems usually associated with your childhood, environment, culture, society, etc.)

Counseling helps you to process:

Trauma- Child abuse, domestic violence, etc.
trauma- rejection, disappointment, discouragement, etc.
DNA trauma- trauma that is actually ingrained in your DNA

2. Coach– a person who trains and athlete, a private tutor who prepares students, or a person who instructs actors or singers.

Through coaching you are being trained, prepared, or instructed to help you improve in a certain area of your life.

Some areas I have sought coaching for include:

Life coach
Business coach
Health coach
Relationship coach

Watch this VLOG:

Do you see how both counseling and coaching are needed to level up in life and in business?

If you’re looking to uplevel in business a great way to do that is in a coaching environment such as a mastermind.

INVITATION:
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August

09 2024

God’s Plan > Your Plan

Discover why God’s plan is always greater than any plan you create on your own! During this VLOG, I take a look at the anchor scripture verse Jeremiah 29: 11, “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.

Watch this VLOG:

Key parts of this scripture verse:

I know the plans I have for you- God knows that PLAN, not you, not me, not anyone one else, God has the full plan for your life and business
Declares the Lord- This is the Lord’s proclamation, declaration for YOU
There are 3 parts to the declaration:

PROSPER you- Prosper is defined as to be SUCCCESSFUL or fortunate, thrive, flourish
Give you HOPE- Hope is defined as the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that event will turn out for the BEST
A FUTURE- Future is defined as a time that will BE or come after the present, a condition to come

4. This tells us:

God has a good plan!
Nothing we plan without God can be as good as His plan for us
We have to trust in God’s plan

Increase your TRUST in God’s plan, join the Activate Your Faith Mastermind before the doors close. Use the button below to Schedule an Activate Your Faith Mastermind Interest Call

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April

24 2024

Self-Care v. Soul-Care

ORIGINAL POST 6/29/21

REVISED AND REPOSTED:

Self-care tends to be a popular topic. Especially for women who tend to wear many hats including, wives, mothers, business owners, employees, sisters, friends, care taker, ministry leader, etc.

I definitely believe it’s important to make self-care a priority as the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty cup. If you are pouring from your cup (your needs) instead of your saucer (your overflow), you will always be thirsty (drained). So putting yourself first and taking care of yourself is important to not just your own well-being but for the people who are close to you.

However, there is a difference between self-care and soul-care, and it’s important for us to make sure that we are taking care of our soul. What does it look like to take care of your soul on a consistent basis? I share the difference between self-care and soul-care and how to make sure you are taking care of your soul.

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April

17 2024

Busy Work v. Life’s Work

ORIGINAL POST: 6/8/2021

REVISED AND REPOSTED:

Did you know that your time is one of your most valuable assets? In my last blog post I shared about the difference between Chronos time and Kairos time, be sure to check out the post if you missed it.

This post is specifically talking about the time that we spend working. Did you know that during our lifetime we will spend a large percentage of our time working on our jobs? In fact, it is estimated that the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime.

So considering this, it would make sense that we choose a job or career that we find enjoyable and impactful. However, many people work in jobs or even careers that they don’t enjoy for months or even years! Are you one of the many that is doing this?

I love this quote by Brendon Burchard:

“When you learn the difference between doing busywork vs your true life’s work, that’s the first step on the path to purpose”- Brendon Burchard

It’s so easy to get stuck in a cycle of doing work that we don’t enjoy if we think of a job as a way to make money to pay bills, but I believe strongly that God did not put us on the earth to pay bills and die! He has given each of us a bigger purpose and He desires us to use our talents, abilities, gifts, and skills (I like to call our T.A.G.S.) to do purpose-driven work which is our life’s work.

So how do we identify the difference between “busy work” and our “life’s work“? I attempt to break it down in this post.

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April

10 2024

Chronos Time v. Kairos Time

ORIGINAL POST 6/15/2021

REVISED AND REPOSTED:

Last week on the blog I discussed the difference between busy work v life’s work and how a large percentage of our time on earth will be spent working, so it’s important to make sure you are doing your life’s work and not just busy work. If you missed the post, be sure to check it out.

This week I want to explore the definition of time and go a little deeper on the topic of how we spend our time. I recently became more aware of the concept of two types of time, Kairos Time and Chronos Time.

According to Wikipedia, Kairos is an Ancient Greek word meaning the right, critical, proper or opportune moment or time for action while Chronos refers to chronological or sequential time.

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April

03 2024

Good Idea v God Idea

REVISED AND REPOSTED:
ORIGINAL BLOG POSTED ON 6/1/2021

A couple of years ago, I was on an interview and I was asked, “What do you think is the difference between a good idea and God’s idea?” The interviewer felt like all good things come from God so if it’s a good idea then move forward with it.

At the time, I didn’t have a clear point of view of a good idea versus a God idea, but several months later it became crystal clear what the difference was. So in this blog post, I will share the revelation that I received regarding a good idea v. God idea.

As entrepreneurs and business owners, we usually have more ideas than the average person, and many ideas could be considered good ideas. The question then is, as believers in business how do we determine whether to move forward with a good idea and whether the idea is a God thing or simply a good thing!

The biggest way to know the difference is to recognize the difference between a good idea and a God idea:

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