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Should I Ask For Support Or Just Pray About It?
Support Raising is a process many ministries and individuals use by which they rely completely on the generosity of individuals, churches and organizations to provide for their financial needs. As nonprofits, these donations are tax-deductible. While the process can seem intimidating, a lot of ministries use this model and many have found it to be a huge blessing even apart from the financial benefit. The Prayer Model Within the support raising world, their are two camps. The first says you should rely completely on God for support and never talk to supporters or potential supporters about money. You just need to pray about your support. Currently I am taking the Perspectives Course.…
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How Do You Change A Habit? Step 1, Read This Book!
“Every habit can be changed.” – Charles Duhigg Do you believe it? I heard Charles Duhigg speak and he said these words. It seems crazy, I know. Here’s another… “Researchers have found willpower is the single greatest corollary to future success.” Duhigg went on to say that willpower can be taught and developed. If this is true, what is the potential for you? How about for your children? Habits Rule This book helped me to see that habits rule my life. They rule your life too. Of course, I had this sense already, but didn’t realize the far reaching impact of habits on me, those around me and society. I…
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Andy Stanley Quote
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Fake Charities
You are preparing your taxes. All of your documents are in order. You grab you year-end charitable contribution documents and include them as well. Are all of your donations tax-deductible? “Of course, I’ve been giving to such and such organization for years.” Unfortunately, this does not guarantee they are (or ever were) a 501(c)3 nonprofit. You should check. If you need help navigating Select Check, I give instructions in #3 here. Of course you should always check any new organization you are giving to. Be aware that various scams exist. The IRS lays out a few of these scams in Fake Charities Among the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax…
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Getting Started: How To Structure Your Evernote
When I first started considering Evernote, I did some research. I looked at other products and also considered how I might structure Evernote. My fear was getting going and then later wanting to change the structure, but already having too much in place and thus being stuck. In my search for the best way to structure my Evernote, I ran across three blog posts by David M. Ward, a Lawyer who writes on marketing and productivity. Although he has a niche, in the law community, you will find his information very helpful. The posts that helped me with my structure are a bit dated now. Evernote has added much since…
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Chase McCloud Quote
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God Pays for Adoptions All the Time
The following post is from Eric and Mandy McKnight. Eric & Mandy live in Loganville, Georgia with their 4 kids, Jacob(10), Owen(8), Maggie(6), & Anna Faith(3). Eric owns a bookstore software company & Mandy stays at home with their 4 children. They just began the process of adopting from China again! They are hoping to return to China in the near future to bring home their fifth child. It always amazes us how many people say, “I would love to adopt, but I could never afford it.” Finances are one of the biggest obstacles to people saying yes to adoption. When our family started on our journey to adopt Anna…
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No Excuses: Start Building Your Platform Right Now by Becoming a Content DJ
Don’t have money for marketing? Don’t have the capacity to start blogging? You can still add value to your audience and begin building your platform right now. Start with social media and become what Michael Hyatt calls a “Content DJ.” As you come across great content, share it via your favorite social media outlet. It might be a simple tweet, quote or even a blog post, video or free resource. As you share content with your audience and future audience, you build trust and become a “Content DJ.” This will be invaluable as you grow your presence online. Seth Godin says sharing content shows you care and it shapes culture. Make…
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5 Reading Hacks To Help You Become A Better Reader
“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” ~ Oscar Wilde I am becoming a reader. It is important to start here. Usually I say something like, “I’m not a reader,” or “I don’t like to read.” What we say about ourselves has a way of fulfilling itself though. If you love learning, like I do, reading is going to be an important part of your journey. If you want to become a better you, reading is essential. So here I am, a reader. If you struggle to read, I have some reading hacks for you to…