The great champion of motivation and inspiration Zig Ziglar died yesterday. Following is a taste of his wisdom and spirit. (courtesy of the Christian Science Monitor and my highlights of Ziglar books!) 1. Vision “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” 2. Dealing with Failure “Remember that failure is an event, not a…

The $550 million Powerball Lottery  has people lining up in gas stations and conveniences stores across America. It also has a few people turning to the heavens to ask God to bless them with good luck. Is this type of prayer legitimate? Does God listen to such kinds of requests? Seeing the Forest Through the…

  Peace is a complex word. We usually think of it as the end of conflict. Yet, peace from one perspective can be subjugation or destruction from another. In Hebrew we have, I believe, a more fitting word. It is Shalom. While Shalom is usually translated as “peace,” it means much more. Shalom describes a…

I recently returned to Twitter after a brief hiatus. To my surprise, I discovered that Twitter has become a great source for finding new spiritual insights and inspiration. While it may seem odd, great wisdom and inspiration can be found in 140 characters. Here are my top ten religious “Tweeters.” @RickWarren: The author of the…

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