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Chasing Promises
Posted on April 24, 2012 at 7:45am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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My all time favorite Old Testament character is Joseph. His story fascinates me. At the young age of 17 God promised Joseph that he would be a great leader. So great that even his own family would bow before him.
Plenty stood in the way of this promise. Joseph was beaten, thrown into an empty well, and sold into slavery by his own brothers. After being…
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Posted on March 28, 2012 at 5:00am 8 Comments 0 Likes
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The last five years have changed me.
Before 2007 I cannot say I spent much time worrying about the basics. Food, mortgage, car payments and utilities came [relatively] easy. I will spare the gory details. Let us just say that what took me three years to build took the following three years to lose.
In the fall of 2010 I blew the dust off my nursing license, and took…
Continue Consequences are unpredictable - Facebook Parenting for Troubled Teen Video
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:05am 3 Comments 1 Like
It has only been a week since Tommy Jordan released his youtube video: "Facebook Parenting: For the troubled teen."
In case you have been under a rock week here is the video.
I have no interest in analyzing this man's parenting skills. I think all parents can admit to a time when we…
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Posted on February 14, 2012 at 5:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Babies really have a way of putting out the stink. It is not so bad for the first few weeks after birth, but as their digestive system works out the nourishment remaining from gestation, their normally bland smelling diapers take a turn for the worst.
The very best thing to do is focus on the head. Since the head is the most attractive part of all babies anyway this should be…
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Posted on January 17, 2012 at 5:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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I have been fascinated with time travel for a long time. Since I am a sci-fi fan I get plenty of entertainment content surrounding the subject. For the most part every episode of my favorite shows use time travel to give me a happy ending. Our hero goes back and saves someone or rights some kind of wrong. He or she gets to return back to their correct time and everything is…
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James Dibben replied to Rob Clinton's discussion Curious about a Controversy Subject on What's holding you back; like Paying Bills in the group Lifestyles of the ExceptionZJames Dibben posted a blog postChasing Promises
Photo Credit: Keith MoyerMy all time favorite Old Testament character is Joseph. His story fascinates me. At the young age of 17 God promised Joseph that he would be a great leader. So great that even his own family would bow before him.Plenty stood in the way of this promise. Joseph was beaten, thrown into an empty well, and sold into slavery by his own brothers. After being a slave for 11 years he was…See More
James Dibben commented on James Dibben's blog post Confessions of a food stamper"I don't feel attacked by you at all. I am really enjoying the conversation. We have both been through some tough times and it has given us some great perspective.
I am no longer comfortable preaching biblical morals to people who do not share…"
Rochelle J Delain commented on James Dibben's blog post Confessions of a food stamper"James, I agree with you. Winning the lost is of utmost importance. And yet the Bible DOES address every sin under the sun including laziness. I am not for a moment implying that this is you. But I don't think we can…"
James Dibben commented on James Dibben's blog post Confessions of a food stamper"In first Corintians 9 Paul writes the following.
19 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more.20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I might win Jews; to those who are under…"
Rochelle J Delain commented on James Dibben's blog post Confessions of a food stamper"Hi James
I too have been on both sides of the aisle. Have had been homeless and have had to depend on food stamps for a period of time. I have also had a certain amount of prosperity (although never wealthy). Most recently I…"
James Dibben commented on James Dibben's blog post Confessions of a food stamper"The christian community has to move past these peripheral issues and focus more on love.
Andy Stanley's current series is really communicating that to me in a new way. "
Ann Musico commented on James Dibben's blog post Confessions of a food stamper"James I am so sorry that you have experienced such a level of condemnation from the very people who should have been lifting you up and helping in whatever practical ways they could. It makes me feel very ashamed. I have a neighbor who…"
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- At 11:54am on September 19, 2011,
Erin Casey said… - After I'd hit "add comment" I noticed that the photo was "courtesy" of Barefoot Executive. BOSS is Carrie's annual event in Dallas. Zig made a special appearance last year. He's one of my favorite motivational trainers of all time.
- At 10:28am on September 19, 2011, Erin Casey said…
Hi James,
I wanted to send a quick welcome to the Write it Forward, Real Success and Profit for Writers group. We're glad you're here!
The group's discussion forum is packed with ideas, and is great place to get feedback on your work, ideas and questions. Jump into the conversations and let us know how we can help you reach your writing goals.
Best,
Erin Casey
Feeling stuck? Get 5 free tips for overcoming writer's block at www.mywritersconnection.com. Happy writing!
P.S.: Saw the photo of Zig Ziglar and Carrie Wilkerson at BOSS... will you be there again this year?
- At 3:26pm on May 21, 2011,
Dominique Edmond said…
Absolutely! And thank you for accepting. I'm on my way to work now, but I look forward to talking with you more soon.
- At 5:36pm on April 12, 2011,
Connie M Williams said… Thanks for the kind welcome James. It is great to be a part of this magnificent group of people.
Cheers,
Connie Williams
- At 8:42pm on April 11, 2011,
Archie Winningham said… - Thanks James, you rock! And so did your show this evening! Kill it man!!!
- At 3:14am on November 28, 2010,
GREGG PECHMANN said… - yes!
- At 9:59pm on October 9, 2010,
Tom Ballard said… - Thanks Dave, I listen to podcasts 14 to 18 hours a day when I am on the road. Mostly faith, sales, news and motivational stuff. I canceled my xm radio and used the 13 bucks a month to fund the podcast and website. Years ago I sold boxed cabinets for a lumber yard and I was only as good as my installer. I was a great salesman but i have problems with detail. I always added a 15% bail-out bump to the installer's bid so he could bail me out when something didn't fit, thus my interest in your show.
Thanks again,
Tom
- At 8:18am on October 5, 2010,
Paul Sidwell said… - Yeah! Have the Chiefs *ever* been the only undefeated team in the NFL? Pretty amazing...
- At 11:13am on September 29, 2010,
Daryl McCall said… - James,
Thanks for your input on logo design.
David T. sends his regards, and he is working on a project for me.
Best regards,
Daryl
- At 8:37am on April 14, 2009,
Andy Traub said… - James, did you check out the page I built for my former counter top employer? www.allaroundsurfaces.com. I know I said I worked for them but I wasn't sure if I mentioned that I also built their web page. Let me know if you need any encouragement about the counter top biz or feedback or help with the web page. I'm working on three proposals for other people in the 212 connection right now but would love to talk shop with you if you've got time. I too have a strange fondness for counter tops. Shoot me a private message if you wanna chat. Blessings - Andy ( oh yeah, loved the post about the 150 billion for small business loans. Well written.
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