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One of our AMAZING volunteers forwarded this along to me-thought I would share…
How to Tap into What Really Motivates You
By Daniel H. Pink
1. Discover Your Reservoir of Grit

The thirst for mastery is akin to the thirst for water. It keeps the soul alive. So what is the best way to cultivate a sense to accomplishment? An interesting answer recently came from a group of researchers studying new cadets at West Point to understand why some students dropped out. All the recruits were talented, but the successful students shared a certain quality: grit. Everyone has a reservoir of grit, though you can’t tap it for a random endeavor. (There’s a reason Dara Torres didn’t become an accountant. As a kid, she…

Before the first month of 2012 passes by, remember… It’s a new day, and beginning of a new season. It has the potential of being great, but it will depend on you doing your part - because God will do his. Run after him, find time, make time to get alone with him. Don’t let other things take the place of your time with him. Don’t let other activities and things make you feel rested and at peace. They are fake, their rest fades away quick. Most things that take the place of him – ensnare us. Change your routine. Rewrite your priority list and assign time for things appropriately. Don’t let routine and a to-do list govern your schedule. Be clear of…

Does your Church service offer a religious experience? Have you ever wondered if church services are designed to offer “corporate religious experiences” rather than a personal introduction to Jesus? Here is where I’m coming from -I met Jesus outside of the Church (a church service). I met him in my room and so did most of my family as Muslims. I have seen people have a corporate religious experience and “believe in Jesus,” but never really meet Him and follow Him.

Could the Gospel be about meeting Jesus and following Him? Could it be that simple?

I’m a pastor and I love the Church. But I do wonder if we have gotten it all wrong. Somewhere we drifted off into creating an institution rather…