Actionable Information
Did you know a crocodile can’t stick out its tongue? Polar bears are left-handed? There are 336 dimples on a golf ball? A snail can sleep for 3 years? All …
Actionable Information Read MoreRedeeming the Time
Rick Grubbs is best known as the host of “Redeeming the Time,” a one-minute radio program featured on hundreds of radio outlets around the world. He has spoken thousands of times on Biblical time management in all 50 states and 26 other countries. He is the author of the book “Morning Momentum: God’s plan for launching an unstoppable day”. He and his wife Carrie live in Salisbury NC with several of their 12 children.
20 Minutes of Worship
Would you say someone who watches 20 minutes of TV each week worships TV? Probably not. A person in our day who only watches only 20 minutes of TV each …
20 Minutes of Worship Read More Three-eyed man
One of my earliest memories is going with my father to the county fair where they had “freak shows” with sword swallowers, fat ladies, and, on one occasion, I recall, …
Three-eyed man Read More Waitley on Procrastination
Personal productivity consultant Denis Waitley says, “Good time management allows you to maximize the daily return on the energy and mental effort you expend.” The enemy of good time management …
Waitley on Procrastination Read More Quotes on Self Discipline
J. Oswald Sanders said, “Only the disciplined person will rise to his highest power. He is able to lead because he has conquered himself.” K.P. Yohannan put it this way, …
Quotes on Self Discipline Read More Lone Ranger and Time Thieves
Tonto asked the Lone Ranger, “Kemo sabe, what you think when you look up at night and see moon and stars?” The Lone Ranger replied, “I think of the greatness …
Lone Ranger and Time Thieves Read More Subfolders
The first modern submarine was the H. L. Hunley which was powered by a hand crank and had a crew of 13. It went down during the American Civil War …
Subfolders Read More Deleting Emails
The Library of Congress in Washington DC has over 130 million items contained in 530 miles of bookshelves. That’s an overwhelming amount of information. But another information repository that is …
Deleting Emails Read More Six Friends
I read this morning of a man who left his church after looking around one Sunday and realizing that if he died that day there would not even be six …
Six Friends Read More marinated poodle
In 1971, a couple of Swiss tourists named Hans and Erma, along with their pet poodle, Rosa, stopped a Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong. They asked the waiter if he …
marinated poodle Read More Hell
My wife recently picked up a book at a yard sale titled, “The Lost Soul’s First Day in Eternity.” As I’ve read it in my devotions, I’ve been greatly challenged …
Hell Read More Get to bed on time
Years ago, Mary Ann Smith of London England had a novel idea which became a thriving business. At that time there were many working class families in London who could …
Get to bed on time Read More freakout point
A recent USA Today article told about a trend among successful CEO’s who push themselves way beyond their comfort zone to what they termed their “freakout point.” These thrill-seeking CEO’s …
freakout point Read More Delayed Gratification
Business consultant Brian Tracy says, “The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term is the indispensable …
Delayed Gratification Read More Boxed Nasties
I suppose every family develops their own buzz words that might not be understood by outsiders. For example, in our home, we’ll talk about eating a “boxed nasty.” That’s our …
Boxed Nasties Read More Guido’s 4 Steps to Success
Radio minister Dr. Michael Guido composed the following four steps for success: 1. Plan Passionately 2. Prepare Prayerfully 3. Proceed Productively 4. Pursue Patiently These four steps give a good …
Guido’s 4 Steps to Success Read More Almost
It’s been said that “almost” doesn’t count- except in horseshoes and hand grenades. If you almost caught your plane, you still missed your flight. Almost getting a job means you’re …
Almost Read More A Clean Desk
Someone noted that a clean desk is the sign of a cluttered desk drawer. One “Secrets for Success” author facetiously says, “Top management can get away with a clean desk. …
A Clean Desk Read More Acting Like the Devil
A study discovered 31% of employees end the year with unused vacation time. That might come as a surprise to those of us who really love our vacations. But there …
Acting Like the Devil Read More Asking the Right Questions
Consider these questions: Why does round pizza always come in a square box? If quitters never win and winners never quit, how could you ever “Quit while you are ahead”? …
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