A Positive 2008
December 31, 2007
Here is one of my goals for 2008.
My words and attitude will be positive, not negative.
I will not speak bad of others, even if they have offended, criticized or condemned me.
I WILL NOT CRITICIZE, CONDEMN OR COMPLAIN!
Get a belly full of this
December 29, 2007
Create the Future
December 27, 2007
The Best way to predict the future is to create it!
Stephen Covey
What would you do if you had a million dollars?
December 22, 2007
I am including a free E-book now that some of the “religious” community would most likely frown upon. Most of them have already opted out of my mailing list . It is the E-book, “Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill”. In it, a preacher gave a sincere message as to his desire to obtain a Million dollars. In addition, he stated how he would use the money to benefit God’s Kingdom. That same day someone came up to him, told him that he was sincere, and gave him the million dollars. Do you desire Riches? Did you know that one of the central themes of the Bible is money? Jesus talked about it more than any other theme in his teachings. Here is a simple & practical method by which DESIRE for riches can be transmuted into its financial equivalent, taken form Napoleon Hill’s Book You may download Napoleon Hill’s Book, “Think and Grow Rich” here free of charge. Just to let you know, I have been contemplating what I would do with a million dollars. Even though I am a missionary (missionaries are supposed to be poor )I have a nice home, an automobile, and all of my physical needs are being met. Moreover, I have many things that are far more valuable than material possessions- Salvation, Health, Family, Friends, etc I do not like the current method that missionaries and evangelists are having to use go to a church and ask for financial support. I haven’t done that in years because it is not a priority for most churches and/or Christians for that matter. Most people’s “World” is where they are physically living. When I go to a church, I go to give (minister). So what would I do with a million dollars? Of course I would upgrade my standard of living, but more importantly I would use a million dollars to plant a million churches all over the world and to aid in our P.E.A.C.E. plan.
What would you do if you had a million dollars?
December 22, 2007
I am including a free E-book now that some of the “religious” community would most likely frown upon. Most of them have already opted out of my mailing list . It is the E-book, “Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill”. In it, a preacher gave a sincere message as to his desire to obtain a Million dollars. In addition, he stated how he would use the money to benefit God’s Kingdom. That same day someone came up to him, told him that he was sincere, and gave him the million dollars. Do you desire Riches? Did you know that one of the central themes of the Bible is money? Jesus talked about it more than any other theme in his teachings. Here is a simple & practical method by which DESIRE for riches can be transmuted into its financial equivalent, taken form Napoleon Hill’s Book You may download Napoleon Hill’s Book, “Think and Grow Rich” here free of charge. Just to let you know, I have been contemplating what I would do with a million dollars. Even though I am a missionary (missionaries are supposed to be poor, )I have a nice home, an automobile, and all of my physical needs are being met. Moreover, I have many things that are far more valuable than material possessions- Salvation, Health, Family, Friends, etc I can’t stand the current method that missionaries and evangelists are having to use go to a church and ask for financial support. I haven’t done that in years because it is not a priority for most churches and/or Christians for that matter. Most people’s “World” is where they are physically living. So what would I do with a million dollars? Of course I would upgrade my standard of living, but more importantly I would use a million dollars to plant a million churches all over the world and to aid in our P.E.A.C.E. plan.
What do you believe?
December 22, 2007
Do you know what you believe? Many people do not even know their own personal values and what they stand for. In addition to being a great leader, Abraham Lincoln had some great core values. I am using them as my own personal belief creed and you can find it under the “about me” section of gregnemer.com
Your Purpose in Life
December 22, 2007
Do you know your Purpose in Life or rather God’s Purpose for your Life? There are four main areas of your life for which you will develop life statements: personal, spiritual, vocational, relational. Personal Life This is the area of self: Character, Core Values, Strengths, Weaknesses, Hobbies, Health, Rest, Diet, etc. Spiritual Life This is the area of your faith: Service, Stewardship, Prayer, Evangelism, Worship, and Life Purpose. Vocational Life This is the area of your career/work/specialties: From Marketplace member to Homemaker. Relational Life This is the area of fellowship: Friends, Family, Parenting, Marriage, Dating, Community. Here is a sample Life Purpose Statement from Purpose Driven. I have also used it for my 2008 plans and you may view it on my blog
Link to the Christmas Countdown Timer
December 21, 2007
Since we are doing a Christmas countdown and giving away free gifts. (see my Christmas archive),I did a quick search and found a timer that counts down to Christmas.Here’s a link to the timer that I found. I’m sure there are a lot more if you will just look, but this one works for me.
Want to know where Is God Leading Me?
December 20, 2007
My 2008 Life Purpose Statement
”Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track”.
Prov. 3:5-6 (Msg)
This year’s Bible verses for me are:
Isaiah 40:3 “The Lord says, `forget about what has happened before. Do not think about the past. Instead, look at the new things I’m going to do.’”
Proverbs 8:18: “With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.” NVI
MY LIFE MISSION
What is success for me?
I. PERSONAL: WHAT DO I WANT TO BE? (character)
Knowing God as my best friend.
“Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but Let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord.” Jer. 9:23-24
“Friendship with God is reserved for those who reverence him. With them alone he shares the secrets of his promises.” Ps. 25:14 (LB)
“Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding.” Pr. 9:10 (LB)
“Some people have missed the most important thing in life??they don’t know God” 1 Tim 6:21 (LB)
Becoming like Christ in character and values.
“For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him…should become like his Son.” Rom 8:29 (LB)
“As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him.” 2 Cor 3:18 (LB)
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.” Phil. 2:5
Developing and using the abilities God gave me.
“Christ has given each of us special abilities??whatever he wants us to have out of his rich storehouse of gifts.” Eph. 4:7 (LB)
“If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.” Eccl 10:10
Maintaining my health and energy to do God’s will.
“praying… that your body is as healthy as I know your soul is” 3 Jn. 2 (LB)
Being wise and balanced.
“Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!..If you exalt wisdom, she will exalt you.” Pr. 4:7-8 (LB)
“The value of wisdom is far above rubies; nothing can be compared with it.” Pr. 8:11 (LB)
“Wisdom will make the hours of your day more profitable and the years of your life more fruitful.” Pr. 9:11 (LB)
“A relaxed mind makes for physical health…” Pr. 14:30 (Berkley)
ll. MY FAMILY
Having those who know me best respect me most.
“I will try to walk a blameless path, but how I need your help, especially in my own home, where I long to act as I should.” Ps. 101:2 (LB)
“It is a wonderful heritage to have an honest father.” Pr. 20:7 (LB)
Meeting my wife, Ana’s needs so well that she never has to look elsewhere.
“Show the same kind of love to your wife as Christ showed to the Church when he died for her,” Eph 5:25 (LB)
“Be careful of your wife, being thoughtful of her needs and honoring her … Remember that you and your wife are partners in receiving God’s blessings, and if you don’t treat her as you should, your prayers will not get ready answers.” 1 Pet 3:7 (LB)
“Honor your marriage and its vows, and be pure.” Heb. 13:4 (LB)
When Cristi leaves home, she will…
- love God with all her heart
- have Biblical convictions about right & wrong
- have high self-esteem and feel loved
- have identified her gifts and life purpose
“Don’t keep on scolding and nagging your children, making them angry and resentful. Rather, bring them up with the loving discipline the Lord himself approves, with suggestions and godly advice.” Eph. 6:4 (LB)
Honoring my parents, and Ana’s by caring for them in old age as they did for us growing up.
“… kindness should begin at home, supporting needy parents. This is something that pleases God very much.” 1 Tim. 5:4 (LB)
“If you honor your father and mother, yours will be a long life, full of blessing.” Eph. 6:3 (LB)
III. VOCATIONAL
Fulfilling my call and using my gifts as an internet marketer, entrepreneur, ENCO Dredging Vice President, or wherever he might place me.
“Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Eph 4:1
“God has given me the wonderful privilege of telling everyone about this plan of his; and he has given me his power and special ability to do it well.” Eph 3:7(LB)
Leading by example and empowering others to do the same in their given ministry.
“Don’t be a tyrant, but lead them by your good example, and when the Head Shepherd comes; your reward will be a never?ending share in his glory.” 1 Pet. 5:3-4 (LB)
“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” Heb 13:7 (NIV)
Keep a critical eye both upon your own life and on the teaching you give…and you will not only save your own soul, but the souls of your hearers as well.” 1 Tim. 4:16 (Ph)
IV. MINISTRY
Planting Churches
(to attack spiritual lostness)
Equipping Servant leaders
(to attack ego-centric leadership)
Assisting the Poor
(to attack poverty)
Care for the sick
(to attack disease)
Educating the next Generation
(to attack illiteracy and minister to children)
FATHER FORGETS (republished)
December 18, 2007
Listen, son; I am saying this as you lie asleep, one little paw crumpled under your cheek and the blond curls stickily wet on your damp forehead. I have stolen into your room alone. Just a few minutes ago, as I sat reading my paper in the library, a stifling wave of remorse swept over me. Guiltily I came to your bedside.
There are things I was thinking, son: I had been cross to you. I scolded you as you were dressing for school because you gave your face merely a dab with a twoel. I took you to task for not cleaning your shoes. I called out angrily when you threw some of your things on the floor.
At breakfast I found fault, too. You spilled things. You gulped down your food. You put your elbows on the table. You spread butter too thick on your bread. And as you started off to play and I made for my train, you turned and waved a hand and called, “Goodbye, Daddy!” and I frowned, and said in reply, “Hold your shoulders back!”
Then it began all over again in the late afternoon. As I came Up the road, I spied you, down on your knees, playing marbles. There were holes in your stockings. I humiliated you before you boyfriends by marching you ahead of me to the house. Stockings were expensive - and if you had to buy them you would be more careful! Imagine that, son, form a father!
Do you remember, later, when I was reading in the library, how you came in timidly, with a sort of hurt look in your eyes? When I glanced up over my paper, impatient at the interruption, you hesitated at the door. “What is it you want?” I snapped.
You said nothing, but ran across in one tempestuous plunge, and threw your arms around my neck and kissed me, and your small arms tightened with an affection that God had set blooming in your heart and which even neglect could not wither. And then you were gone, pattering up the stairs.
Well, son, it was shortly afterwards that my paper slipped from my hands and a terrible sickening fear came over me. What has habit been doing to me? The habit of finding fault, of reprimanding - this was my reward to your for being a boy. It was not that I did not love you; it was that I expected too muchof youth. I was measuring you by the yardstick of my own years.
And there was so much that was good and fine and true in yourcharacter. The little heart of you was as big as the dawn itself overthe wide hills. This was shown by your spontaneous impulse to rush in and kiss me good night. Nothing else matters tonight, son. I have come to your bedside in the darkness, and I have knelt there, ashamed!
It is a feeble atonement; I know you would not understand these things if I told them to you during your waking hours. But tomorrow I will be a real daddy! I will chum with you, and suffer when you suffer, and laugh when you alugh. I will bite my tongue when impatient words come. I will keep saying as if it were a ritual: “He is nothing buy a boy - a little boy!”
I am afraid I have visualized you as a man. Yet as I see you now, son, crumpled and weary in your cot, I see that you are still a baby. Yesterday you were in your mother’s arms, your head on her shoulder. I have asked too much, too much.
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