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Devotional: A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution

December 31, 2013
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New Years Resolution: a Devotional about Using Your Strengths As the calendar turns from December to January, it is natural to look back at the previous year and look forward to the new one. It’s a time when many make resolutions so we will have more satisfaction in the coming year. Yet many New Year’s…

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Devotional: Christmas Gift Aftermath

December 24, 2013
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Christmas Gift Aftermath: Return It, Ignore It, or Use It? A devotional about using your strengths The magi gave gifts to Jesus on the first Christmas.  That simple act launched a beautiful tradition. We exchange presents with family and friends at Christmastime. We also receive the greatest gift of all given by God in the…

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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 5: Self-Made Success

December 17, 2013
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Fifth in a series that addresses misconceptions about leading from our strengths God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions…

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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 4: Similarities

December 10, 2013
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Fourth in a series that addresses misconceptions about leading from our strengths God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions…

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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 3: Weaknesses

December 3, 2013
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Third in a series that addresses misconceptions about leading from our strengths God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions…

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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 2: Value

November 26, 2013
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God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions about strengths and the truths behind the myths. Misconception #2: Some strengths…

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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 1: Pride

November 19, 2013
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God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions about strengths and the truths behind the myths. Misconception #1: Focus on…

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Devotional: When to Leave on Your Mask

November 12, 2013
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A devotional about using your strengths Your environment can impact your strengths in a positive way or in a negative way. As you adapt your natural strengths to your environment, the changes you make are like a mask. Your home life, your work life, your church life, and your relationships all offer opportunities to live…

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Devotional: Understanding Your Strengths – Focus on the A’s

November 5, 2013
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Focus on the A’s, Not the F’s Your weaknesses or your strengths: which are easiest for you to recognize? To find out, try this exercise. On one side of a 3 x 5 index card, record your three greatest weaknesses. Turn the card over. On the second side, write down your three greatest strengths. Which…

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Parenting From Your Strengths, Part 4

October 30, 2013
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The Benefits to Knowing Your Child’s Strengths Fourth in a four-part series on parenting from your strengths Rob and Kate have three sons. Blond hair, blue eyes – all three look alike. In fact, two are twins. Yet the three children have completely different personalities. Adam, the oldest, is sensitive and caring. He dislikes change.…

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