August 2014

Seven Considerations When Booking a Speaker

[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] At any given time during the year, you may be involved in planning an event ranging from a lunch meeting to a full-on weekend retreat. Many organizations plan 6-12 months ahead for such events, so if you find yourself on a committee tasked with finding a speaker, keep these questions in mind, specifically […]

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Coffee Break Bible Study: Galatians 3-6; Ephesians 1 #bgbg2

Read [biblegateway passage=”Galatians 3″]. What does Paul have to say about the law?   How does this chapter influence your thoughts about rule-following or keeping a list of Christian “to-do’s?”   Read [biblegateway passage=”Galatians 4″].   What “rights” do we have because of Christ?   How do you feel about being an adopted son or

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Four Questions to Ask When You Notice Problems on Your Team

Every manager faces it–those times when your team is not behaving like a well-oiled machine and you finally have to step in to do something about it–or him, or her, or the situation. Before you make any decisions, get away from the noise and ask yourself a few questions, like these. Is this a short

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Coffee Break Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 11-13, Galatians 1-2 #bgbg2

Read [biblegateway passage=”2 Corinthians 11″]. What is a “godly jealousy?” What type of suffering did Paul endure? How does that strengthen you in your suffering today? Read [biblegateway passage=”2 Corinthians 12″]. Write out verse 9. We don’t know what Paul’s “thorn” was, however it was probably a repetitive issue for him. Do you have an issue

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Coffee Break Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 6-10 #bgbg2

[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Read [biblegateway passage=”2 Corinthians 6″]. How did Paul and his ministry partners keep their ministry from being discredited? Why does Paul say not to be “yoked” with unbelievers? How does this differ from being cordial and friendly to unbelievers?   Read [biblegateway passage=”2 Corinthians 7″]. How does Paul feel about the Corinthians? How

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There is No "I" in TEAM…or is There?

[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] There is a well-known quotation that says “There is no “I” in team.” After all, team is spelled  TEAM. One catalog for team building materials uses TEAM to mean “Together Everyone Achieves More.” In real life though, quotes, mugs and posters don’t automatically lead to a team working the way a couple of employees of

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Coffee Break Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 1-5 #bgbg2

[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Read [biblegateway passage=”2 Corinthians 1″]. After reading verses 3 and 4, what do you learn and feel about receiving and giving comfort? In verse 12, what does Paul say? How can you conduct yourself in good conscience today? Read [biblegateway passage=”2 Corinthians 2″]. What do verses 5-11 teach about forgiveness? How can you

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