Just wanted you to know that I now use ping to post updates to my social media accounts. Hopefully this will save me some time and money. You know the old adage, time is money is still true.
So here I go.

Looking Back Can Be Very Helpful Moving Forward

A Personal Development Tool
When we moved to Dallas TX something very exciting
happened. We won a Helicopter ride over the city by entering
a contest on a radio station. We were one of two couples to win
this trip that day . It was great! Flying over the highways, streets and even
the old Texas Stadium was memorable..

What we learned from this thriller ride was the value of getting
the big picture, the overview of the city. This picture firmly in mind
assisted us in navigating the roadways day to day.

To be successful it is very helpful to have a handle on your past.
You must identify the influencers in your past life, the times of struggles
and the most exciting moments of your past. A life Map is a tool I use
to nail these stories down.

In a nutshell, this tool is a creative demonstration of your personal
history which represents your past in an instructive way. After you
do a life map, and share your story you will get feedback that will
seal several key life points for you to build your future on.

Get more information on how to do a Life Map today. Contact Bill Smith
today for more details. pastorbill@nbccwny.org

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5 Stages of Grief - Check Them Out

What are the Stages of Grief?

 

There are some very helpful models that have been

developed to assist people in understanding the

bereavement process. Ross and Kessler offer this 5 step

framework to help us understand what is happening in our

lives following the loss of a loved one. The stages are Denial,

Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.

 

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler created the 5

stages of grief to help us to identify what is really going

on in our lives when we lose someone. Death and dying is

such an emotionally messy time of life. We need a handle

to help us manage our time of bereavement. No structure for

the different stages we go through will answer all of the

questions or help with all of our feelings.

 

When you read these stages know that there is no guaranteed

order for you to follow. Healthy recovery from a painful loss

looks different for different people. The time it takes to move

forward will be different for each of us.

 

This tool will hopefully help you to get on the other

side of the loss of a loved one. This is only one resource but it can

be an important one. Over time we will look at other tools for healing.

We will explore these stages individually so look forward to the

learning process. Are you ready for the journey?

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Do you need Grief Recovery?

 

When death comes knocking on your door, your reality
is filled with pain, sorrow and tears. This is just the way it is.

Other emotions crowd their way into our lives as well;
Anger, fear, and grief. It's a weird time of life. Confusion
clouds your minds, and your ability to go has suddenly stopped.

This blog will provide words that will promote healing in your
soul. When you seek recovery from grief you will find it.
The ability to move on with your life after someone as died
will become easier.

Your healing we be a process not an event. There is no silver bullet or
special elixir to cure you of this pain. God will give you comfort
if you are willing to take it.

Stop by from time to time and learn from these words that are
here for you and your family.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. (I Corinthians 16:23)

Check out Bill Smith's new blog today. Click here! http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/

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Jesus the Faithful One

The words of this card smacked me upside the head. They
Arrested my attention. Most words are nice and kind.
They say what the author intended. But then there are those
few words that grab your attention like nothing else said that day.

Listen to these words with your heart. Listen deeply and allow them
to direct your steps today.

Every purpose He has made
He purposes to fulfill.
He has the authority to accomplish
All He has spoken.

His power is limitless...
His character changeless...
His love endless

lord have your way in my life today!

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Whose in the lead?

The tug of war: The tale of two ideas; Is leadership
inherited at birth or is leadership learned? Which is
the right view? Both? Some people are born leaders.
Others may not know it but leadership can be learned.
How to influence others for the greater good can be acquired.
Yes, you can study, practice and grow your leadership every year.

There is one question. What are you doing to take your
leadership skills to the next level? What are you reading,
who are you listening to? Who do you spend time with
when it's totally your choice?

Ponder these ideas. Oh, by the way John Maxwell's book
"The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership", is a great read.

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God isn't mad at you. He really wants you to have a relationship
with Him that is alive and rich in blessings. From the very beginning He
started an avalanche of events that opened up the way for us to have
a personal and daily walk with Him...the God of the Universe! Now whatever
we need is there for the taking.

Think about it! The Mighty Creator of our world wants to relate to me in a
real personal way. He wants to talk to me everyday. He has a plan for
my life and He wants for me plug into that plan. God wants nothing but the
best for me.

The concept that God wants to talk to me is a hard one to grasp.
In order for me to have access  to all of the stuff He wants to pour into
my life, He must communicate with me. Well how does that work?

He speaks to us through His Holy Spirit who actually lives inside of
every believer. The Spirit empowers us, teaches us and leads to the pathway
He has for us. He also speaks to us through many different Bible teachers.
Sunday school teachers, radio preachers and teachers, mentors and discipleship
leaders. These men and women all communicate God's truth to us all along the way.

Are you willing to hear what the Lord has to say? He is speaking, listen.

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