Remembering Who You Are

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:6-7

Feeling fearful? We've all experienced fearful thoughts and anxious worry at different points in our lives, but some of us seem to be bothered by fear on a regular basis. Why is this? It may be a "focus" issue.

More and more I come to realize that we "live" in our thoughts. Thoughts create an environment, a mood, a disposition, an outlook. They also cause us to feel strong or weak, faith-filled or fearful. The more we feed our minds and thoughts with God, the more our thoughts focus on Him and His power. The less we feed our minds and thoughts with God's truth, we open the door to distractions, negativity, worry and fear. Why? Because that is the world's default!

Sometimes I temporarily forget who I am in Christ. Sometimes I temporarily lose focus on who our powerful God is. Sometimes I only remember who the enemy is. Maybe you can relate. However, there is good news - we have control of our focus, thoughts and what we feed on! Remember that you are God's property and that all authority has been given to the Lord. When you put on Christ, then you can take authority over circumstances and fears.

From this day forward, let's choose carefully where we focus our thoughts and remember who we are. "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." -Philippians 4:8

KBWomen Radio - I Need a Heart Revolution 05/16 by CWA Radio | Blog Talk Radio

What is the condition of your heart today? Have you downsized your dreams due to pain, hurts or fear? Check out this KBWomen Radio episode with Krista Dunk:

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Your Business Idea...Dream or Reality?

I've begun reading an excellent book by John C. Maxwell: Put Your Dream to the Test.

Read this description (from his website:): "What's the difference between a dreamer and someone who achieves a dream? According to best-selling author Dr. John Maxwell, the answer lies in answering ten powerful, yet straightforward, questions. Whether you've lost sight of an old dream or you are searching for a new one within you, Put Your Dream to the Test provides a step-by-step action plan that you can start using today to see, own, and reach your dream. Dr. Maxwell draws on his forty years of mentoring experience to expertly guide you through the ten questions required of every successful dreamer.

In Put Your Dream to the Test, Dr. John Maxwell asks you ten powerful questions to determine how your dream can become reality. Now, in My Dream Map, he helps you create a detailed plan with interactive exercises and opportunities for personal exploration that will challenge, inspire, and direct you. This companion to Put Your Dream to the Test will help you uncover, perhaps for the first time, specific steps you can take to stop merely thinking about your dream and start living it."

It seems as though I've been dreaming about Business On A Mission, www.BusinessOnAMission.com most of my working life. It's only been the last few years that I've put contemplative time into imagining what I really want to accomplish with it (the result of my life taking a dramatic turn away from what I had been doing for over 30 years).

After reading about Mike Hyatt (President and CEO of Thomas Nelson, Inc.) in Put Your Dream To The Test, and the way he approached turning the trade book division of Thomas Nelson from the least profitable to the most profitable in only a few years, I realized that I was on track. Sometimes when I shared my dream about Business On A Mission with others they would respond with "What's your strategy for success?" I didn't have one. I couldn't even go there. And what I realized after reading this section is that my vision is most important and I am still formulating it.

When I have the vision for Business On A Mission crystal clear (I’m getting there!), the strategy will surface. Mike Hyatt learned that when people think about the how too soon, they hurt their potential (pg. 25). The first step for Mike was to go on a weekend retreat to develop his vision for the division. According to Mike...if you don't have a clear vision, no strategy will save you.

He came back from that retreat with a crystal clear and laid out for success vision. It was highly specific. When people began asking him how he was going to accomplish his vision his response was, “I’m not sure, but I am confident it is going to happen. Just Watch.” (pg 28).

As he kept focused on the vision, the strategy began to emerge. That gave me encouragement. I am often asked, “What is your strategy? How are you going to make money?” At first, this made me very uncomfortable because I thought, “Maybe I shouldn’t be doing this, maybe this idea can’t fly, etc. etc.” It was with the encouragement of a few people (who thought the idea was GREAT) that I kept moving forward with it.

I am a planner, a doer. I like results. This whole process has taken me out of my comfort zone. I’ve needed to take it a step at a time…I believe that small business can be a powerful force to change the world for the better. That business doesn’t have to only be about making a profit (but certainly that is a reality).

So I’m still refining my vision and my first strategy is to locate other small socially responsive businesses, learn from them, and then highlight them in a book and on my website.

One step at a time….

For all of you who are still formulating your business idea, get it and read it. For those of you struggling with business success, get it and read it. Maybe you just need to re-think what you are doing and possibly change course.

Written and contributed by Patti Grunkemeier of www.BusinessOnAMission.com - *

Two Great Programs You Need to Know About...

Hello Readers! I have two, wonderful Godly businesswomen friends with programs you might want to learn about.

1. Do you want to get your figure back? Are you over 35 and finding it difficult to regain control of your figure and weight? Connie Huft, RN, has exactly what you need...Connie is offering a free call tonight, May 10th! Believe me, Connie really knows what she's talking about. See her before and after pictures - she lost 80 lbs at age 40 and has kept it off. Go to www.MyFigureNow.com to register for the free call and to learn more.

2. Are you a Kingdom minister wanting to see your vision for full-time ministry work come to pass? It's time for you to meet Evangelist Ericka Jackson, who offers a "Ministry Mastery" program for those people who have ministries, yet are not on staff at local churches. Find out how to go to the next level now - the program starts today! www.MinistryMastery.com

How to Burn Fat Effectively, by Lynnis Woods-Mullins

One of the main concerns in health and wellness today is the amount of fat we consume. There is so much debate out there about good fat, bad fat, not enough fat, too much fat...it can get really confusing to make decision on what you should eat when it comes to fat content.

Well one thing is for sure - we will consume some kind of fat. It can't be helped we will always have some kind of fat good or bad in our diets. Given that how do we control the results of consuming fat - weight increase.

I have 10 tips that will help with this dilemma. These tips will actually help you burn fat, and that means eventually either losing weight or maintaining your weight.

*Start exercising early in the morning. Really jump start your metabolism by working out in the morning. As you get use to doing your work out in the AM, speed it up a bit. Instead of listening to Mozart, listen to Michael Jackson. Get your heart pumping and really get into your exercise. Studies show that people who use aerobic type activity as part of their work up burn fat even when they are NOT working out!

*If you are cleared by your doctor, pick up the running bug! Running is one of the best ways to burn fat. If you are able to run at least 4 hours a week, you will burn fat even when you are not running according to a new study from Yale University.

*For you walkers here is a great way to burn fat - wearing a weighted vest which is the equivalent of 10% of your body weight is a great way to burn fat and calories by about 8%!

*Increase your protein. Eating a protein-packed breakfast and lunch helps you burn more post-meal fat than if you eat lower-protein meals, according to Australian research.

*Try Aromatherapy - according to the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago, studies have shown that if you smell strawberries or even buttered popcorn you are going to burn more calories than if you were to sniff neutral odors.

*Alternating a highly aerobic workout, with a slower work out that will involve stretching and weights will burn more calories than sticking with just one kind of exercise. Mix your exercise regime up with cardio, weights and stretching.

*According to Lyssie Lakatos, R.D., author of "Fire Up Your Metabolism', jump start up your metabolism by drinking at least five 5 ounce cups of green tea a day - two cups of coffee can have the same effect.

*Here is something important for your calorie counters and dieters. Stay above 1200 calories, anything less than that can really slow your metabolism. If you are on a diet be careful to cut you calorie intake gradually. When you cut your calories too quickly it will slow down your metabolism.

*Some of the best snack to cut fat and boost your metabolism are almonds,cherries, yogurt, grapefruit, whole grains, and spicy foods.

*Make sure you get plenty of vitamin D and C. Both vitamins help to burn fat. Go for 400-500 mg of C and 800mg of D. Supplements are good but if you can get them from eating foods rich with vitamin C and D that is even better.

Try these tips and you will see they will make a difference. There are many more tips and I will be sharing them with you as we go along this journey to wellness.

Lynnis of PraiseWorks: http://www.praiseworks.biz/

Blessings Always, Lynnis Woods-Mullins CEO, Founder - Praiseworks Health and Wellness Coach

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Be Transformed - Daily Devotional, by Erica Jefferson

I have read today's verse many times but today it jumped out at me like never before. Proverbs 21:31 says, "The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the Lord." Wow! This verse shows us a couple of things.

First, that it's necessary to be prepared. Preparation means that when we show up to battle, we are equipped. You may want to move to the next season in your life. You might have become a bit anxious after seeing the vision and the promise that God has for you. My question to you is, are you ready?

Before you shout yes, think about what you have done to prepare. What habits are you exhibiting right now? Are you seeking the Deliverer (God) as you prepare? If so, you better shout for joy because after the preparation, this verse shows us that deliverance is of the Lord!

This means you don't have to go into the battle field alone. You have to get prepared and let God bring the deliverance. God will soften the hearts of the right people, open the right door and send the right resources. Your job is to be prepared to receive what He has in store.

I pray that this message blesses you. Be Inspired! and have a blessed and productive day!

Submitted by Erica Jefferson of www.BeInspired-Online.com

KBWA Member Spotlight - Chris Creekpaum & Purs-onality Purses!

"Purse-onality Purses!" is a small business owned by the mother and daughter team of Chris and Kayla Creekpaum. They started the business so they could work together while creating a fun and unique business.

They host in-home purse parties and fundraisers. They have a wide variety of purses and Bible bags. They have an inventory of over 500 purses. They will bring about 150 purses and Bible bags to your home or event.

If you are looking for a new fun way to raise money for your cause, Purse-onality Purses! is for you. They will host a purse party fundraiser for you, and then donate a percentage of their profits to your fundraiser.

Chris being a single mom wanted to incorporate her daughter into the business as much as possible. Kayla started working with her mom when she was twelve. Kayla, over the last four years has learned the in’s and out’s of small business ownership. She has learned everything from speaking at the parties to managing the money. Chris firmly believes teaching her daughter the core values of small business ownership will help Kayla throughout life.

Chris believes if you have a dream of owning a business to follow that dream! “It doesn’t have to be complicated. Anyone can do it. You own your business, it doesn’t own you. You can do it!” Says Chris.

From her unique purses to her passion to teach her daughter and others the power of a dream, Chris has a vision to follow her own dream and she is doing it one purse at a time. You can contact Chris at candle_chris@comcast.net.

Member Spotlight written by Diana DeAndrea-Kohn - a small business owner and writing in Kirkland, WA. For writing projects, you can reach her at http://www.writingilluminated.com/ or her business website is http://www.businsswithflair.com/.

KBWomen Radio Interview w/Erica Jefferson of Be Inspired!

Have you ever found your calling twin? I did...and her name is Erica Jefferson! Listen as I interview her on KBWomen Radio about her book and inspirational website for women:
KBWomen Radio Interview w/Erica Jefferson of Be INspired 04/18 by CWA Radio | Blog Talk Radio

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