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Apr 12
2013

11 Lessons Learned From 11 Years In Business

Posted by Mitchman in Business Philosophy

Mitchman

Last year I celebrated my 11th year of working for myself.  I love milestones obviously and I thought that was an important one because most people that try to work on their own don't even make 5 years.  


That's not my desk lol
I decided to share some lessons I've learned in these 11 years.  They're not all good lessons on the surface, but they all contribute in some fashion to helping others, and still helping myself, to improve in some fashion, whether you work on your own or not.  Here we go:

1.  Most people really aren't prepared to do this.  When I started my business I hadn't actually

Apr 11
2013

1 of 2 ... Power to Change ... 4/14/2013

Posted by angelaswisdom in Untagged 

angelaswisdom


My Sunday School Lesson Bible Reading for the week of April 14, 2013 is coming from the Book of John and Acts.

Monday - April 8, 2013 - I Will Not Leave You Orphaned - John 14:18-24

Final Discourse & Events (John 13:1-21:25) ... Discourse - lecture, sermon, talk, speak or write learnedly ....

The Upper Room Ministry (John 13:1-21:25)

Comfort for the disciples in distress (John 13:36-14:31)


Tuesday - April 9, 2013 - Abide in Me - John 15:1-7

Union with Christ & its consequences (John 15:1-27)


Wednesday - April 10, 2013 - The Coming of the Advocate - John 16:1-11

The disciples, the world, and the
Apr 11
2013

2 of 2 ... Promises Kept ... 4/7/2013

Posted by angelaswisdom in Untagged 

angelaswisdom
Sunday School Lesson for 4/7/2013. Unit II. Resurrection Hope. Luke 24:36-53 (Devotional Reading I Corinthians 15:1-8).

Jesus/Yeshua kept His word and fulfilled the words of prophecy about Himself through His Resurrection.

The Christian Church has failed their God-given assignment to proclaim Jesus/Yeshua to all nations (Luke 24:47).

The Great Commission global evangelism which Jesus/Yeshua preached after He arose from the dead.

Mankind is too skeptical of things at times that seems too good to be true, and that's why some miss out on opportunities. We can also become at times overwhelmed when
Apr 11
2013

1 of 2 ... Promises Kept ... 4/7/2013

Posted by angelaswisdom in Untagged 

angelaswisdom


My Sunday School Lesson Bible Reading for the week of April 7,2013 is coming from the Book of I Corinthians, John and Luke.

You can make a promise(s), but if you do, let your yes be yes, and your no be no.

Place your trust in Christ not mankind for God is in control, no matter what circumstances comes up in life.

Monday April 1, 2013 Appearances of the Risen Lord I Corinthians 15:1-8


Tuesday April 2, 2013 The Appearance to Mary Magdalene John 20:11-18

Resurrection Appearances of Jesus/Yeshua ... John 20:11-18


Wednesday April 3, 2013 The Appearance to Thomas John 20:24-29

Resurrection Appearances of
Apr 10
2013

4/3/2013 .. Truth, Integrity, & Honesty

Posted by angelaswisdom in Untagged 

angelaswisdom

April/May/June 2013 Devotional & Educational Quarterly Emphasis is covering "Building Character: Truth, Honesty, & Integrity."

This devotion is designed to be studied once a week for adults, and once per month for children, juniors, and teenagers.

Devotional Scripture .... Proverbs 12:17

Topic Scripture ... John 14:6, 14:9, 17:17, 18:37-38; Isaiah 9:2; Psalm/Tehillim 119:142

The lips of truth shall be established forever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment (Proverbs 12:19) ... Key Verse

Civil & Social Life; Manners & Customs; Discourse, Lying, & Its Exposure ... The Upright are Blessed &
Apr 10
2013

2 of 2 .... Resurrection Sunday ... 3/31/2013

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angelaswisdom

Sunday School Lesson for 3/31/2013. Unit II. Resurrection Hope. Luke 24:13-21; 28-35 (Devotional Reading Luke 24:22-26).

I Corinthians 15 ... Time line for different Resurrection appearances of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

I Corinthians 15:1-58 ... The Resurrection

Luke 24:13-21; 28-35

Bible Maps .... Biblical Maps .... The distance from Jerusalem to Emmaus ... now meditate on walking on foot in this distance which is 7 miles.

Biblical Truths Teaching ... You need to understand Geography & Power in Biblical Times by viewing/using Biblical maps at the time of their dates in history of Study of
Apr 10
2013

Stop Killing One Another

Posted by Breginc in Bullet Proof Vests Now Made For School ChildrenBlack MenBlack In America

Breginc

Today is one of the saddest days of my life. I lost my youngest brother yesterday because he just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. 

Yesterday as I was beginning my day, a voice from within was telling me to open my voice mails from the night before. And another voice was telling me to get on with my job of generating new business. That's when I heard that my brother had been shot and killed in a cross-fire between two young blacks shooting at each other.

I would like to ask everyone reading this note to sit down with their loved ones, hold them close and tell them you love

Apr 10
2013

Turkey Burgers - Mini Mac & Cheese ... Book Review

Posted by angelaswisdom in Untagged 

angelaswisdom
Turkey Burgers - Mini Mac & Cheese Recipes from Bread & Wine - Book Review I am sharing two recipes from Bread & Wine a love letter to life around the table with recipes by Shauna Niequist. The book also list a few dessert recipes as well.

Turkey and Macaroni & Cheese are one of my favorites.

 

Turkey Burgers Adapted from O, The Oprah Magazine

Ingredients:

1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

3 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and diced

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Olive Oil

4 pounds ground turkey breast

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon black pepper

2 teaspoon Tabasco