Category: Faith and Spirituality

‘The Benefits of God’s Love: Transform Your Life With Love, Joy, Peace, and Freedom‘ is an inspiring new book by award-winning author E. W. ‘Buck’ Lawrimore.

This book is the result of a lifetime of benefiting from the most wonderful, powerful force in the entire universe: God’s Love, and the desire to share it with you.

In addition to the 120 Benefits of Gods’ Love expressed in this book, the actions you take to read, absorb, and meditate on the messages in this book can benefit you in six significant ways:

1: A Closer Relationship with God

Perhaps the most significant benefit of all is the opportunity to cultivate a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. Throughout this book, you will find guidance on prayer, meditation, and spiritual practices that will draw you closer to the Lord. You will discover how to listen to God’s voice, experience His presence, and embark on a profound journey of faith.

2: Deepened Spiritual Understanding

As you delve into the chapters that follow, you will uncover a wealth of spiritual insights and wisdom drawn from the sacred texts and teachings of the Holy Bible. These timeless truths have the power to deepen your understanding of spiritual realities and offer fresh perspectives on your faith journey.

3: Personal Transformation

One of the most remarkable aspects of God’s love is its transformative nature. Throughout this book, you will explore how embracing God’s love can lead to personal growth, inner healing, and a renewed sense of purpose. Whether you are navigating life’s challenges or seeking to enhance your spiritual well-being, you will find guidance to help you experience profound transformation.

4: Enhanced Relationships

Our relationships with others are at the core of our human experience. This book explores how God’s love can enrich and elevate your relationships with family, friends, and others you encounter in your daily life. You will learn how to extend love, compassion, and understanding to others, fostering deeper connections and harmonious interactions.

5: Peace and Inner Fulfillment

In a world filled with noise and distractions, finding inner peace and contentment can be a daunting task. As you read these pages, you will discover the profound peace that comes from knowing that you are unconditionally loved and accepted by the Lord. You will learn how to cultivate a sense of inner fulfillment that transcends external circumstances.

6: Hope and Inspiration

Life involves many challenges, trials, and tribulations. In moments of darkness, God’s love can be a beacon of hope and inspiration. This book will provide you with messages of faith, resilience, and unwavering hope that will uplift your spirit and remind you of the enduring power of God’s love – for today and for all eternity.

7: Strength and Freedom

God’s love can be a constant source of strength as you face daily live and unavoidable adversities. Through a closer relationship with God, you can experience freedom from fear, anxiety, uncertainty and other issues based on God’s powerful, infinite, and unconditional love.

As you embark on this journey through the Benefits of God’s Love, prepare to be inspired, transformed, and uplifted. This book is not just a collection of words; it is a pathway to a deeper, more meaningful life – a life filled with love, purpose, and spiritual fulfillment. May your reading journey be a source of blessing and enlightenment as you explore the infinite depths of God’s love.

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By David Hoffman

Authentic relationships can be developed in spite of, and sometimes because of, the adversity we all encounter.

We choose whether adversity creates a distance between us and others or develops our perseverance and gratitude. I grew up being bullied with very few friends and enduring a traumatic childhood with a controlling stepmother. I credit my own painful hardships for allowing me to appreciate the simple things in life and the reminder to put others first.

This world places so many rules on us every day. The list of “you cant’s” and “you shouldn’ts” have added a crushing weight to our lives. But authentic relationships will always have more power than all of the rules.  Never forget that God places people in your life for a reason.

When that reality becomes your focus, then anything can be possible. You can leave behind a painful past and make your focus an exciting future.

Here are a few highlights of a few of the principles that I share with others to inspire, encourage, and help them to be a better person, friend, spouse, parent, worker, and grow in faith.

1. Focus on the People God Places in Your Life: For us all, we have a regret because of something we should have done but didn’t. We have regrets from something we did that we shouldn’t have done. In my life, my biggest regret was not going to see my mom when I said that I would; and then she died. I never got another chance. A major way we can battle that dilemma is by focusing on the people God places in our lives. Focus on people even when there’s nothing for you to gain.
   Whether someone is in our lives for a season, years, or a lifetime is God’s call. When you meet someone for the first time, don’t assume that you know what the introduction is about or not about. Don’t dismiss him or her based on any personal biases or judgments. Don’t overlook the opportunity because you are busy, distracted, or self-focused. Don’t assume how someone communicates or thinks or what the other person wants or needs. Instead, seek an authentic relationship.
2. Spend Time without Having an Agenda: As Christ followers, we must remind ourselves daily that if we follow His lead, we must also adopt and engage His mindset and lifestyle to develop authentic relationships. Think like Jesus and act like Jesus. Serving people is what we were all put on this earth to do. Remember to lead by example without words, as in, “Watch me, then follow my lead.”  Always give more than you take, even when someone else is giving.  Teach yourself to pay attention to people. Keep the focus on the other person or people.  In your relationships, learn as much as you can about where other people are in their lives. Learn their successes. Learn their challenges.
3. Adversity Can Create Gratitude: While painful memories can certainly torture us, they can also create a constant stream of gratitude for what so many people have come to expect, feel entitled to, or take for granted. All while most of the world is just trying to survive each day. If you have never had any real adversity in your life yet, that is certainly not your fault. And no one wants to sign up for trouble. But understandably, you likely won’t have the perspective of how bad things could actually be. That, in turn, also means you might not be grateful for how good things can be either. If that is true, then take it from me, be very grateful for your lack of adversity!  Check in monthly with your friends, loved ones and co-workers. Follow up and follow through when someone needs help. Offer advice when appropriate (and asked). Express your gratitude with a card, phone call or a small token (gift card, flowers, or something you know they like).
4. Be a Friend Before Being the Expert: When any of us look at what it means to have a real friend, one who we know genuinely cares about us and carries no agenda, that narrows the number significantly. As we honestly consider these standards, the numbers dwindle quickly. In your own circles, how many people would you consider to be actual friends? Don’t assess your friends by the crowd gathered around you but  by who is standing with you – the ones you can count on to show up, stand up, and step up. Be yourself – don’t sell yourself. If God places someone in your life who has a need, reach out to everyone else whom He has placed in your life to help with that need.  Don’t let 30 days go by without reaching out to those whom God has placed in your life.  When a conflict arises with someone, learn how to overcome the circumstances rather than place blame. This is how to build authentic relationships.
   

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David Hoffman was an economist in Washington, DC, before moving to Charlotte, N.C., in 2005, when he founded David Hoffman Realty, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing privately held company in the United States. He is the author of Relationships over Rules: 7 Principles to Lead Gracefully and Love Generously.  He is also the founder of Covenant First Mortgage and Beyond Title. David and his wife, Jessica, live in Charlotte with their two boys, Kane and Knox.  His website is relationshipsoverrules.com. Find him on social media www.facebook.com/Relationshipsoverrules.

The Need for a New Church Revitalization Strategy

In today’s rapidly changing world, the Christian church in America stands at a critical crossroads. Membership is declining at an alarming rate, a trend that spans across denominations and regions. This decline is not merely a statistical concern but a profound signal of a deeper disconnect between the church and the lives of its congregants and community, especially among younger generations who are increasingly disengaging from traditional religious institutions.

One of the most transformative shifts reshaping our communities is the widespread move to online communication. Younger individuals, who represent the future of our churches, are digital natives. They seek connection and community through digital platforms, yet many churches struggle to bridge the gap between their age-old practices and the digital communication preferred by younger members. This generational divide is further widened by an overreliance on traditions that satisfy older, more conservative members, while simultaneously failing younger individuals who crave relevance and engagement with their everyday realities.

Traditional worship services, while deeply meaningful to some, are often perceived as monotonous and uninspiring by others. The repetitive nature of these services, with pastors often cloaked in long black robes dating back centuries, fails to capture the dynamic spirit and diverse expressions of faith that today’s younger congregants desire.

In addition, churches have largely neglected the application of professional marketing expertise, which could provide valuable insights and responsiveness to the needs and desires of both existing and potential members. Without a strategic approach to understanding and responding to these needs, churches risk becoming stagnant and disconnected from those they aim to serve.

These needs include but are not limited to:

1. Spiritual Needs

• Connection with God: Opportunities for worship, prayer, and spiritual growth.
• Guidance: Clear teachings and counsel based on scripture.
• Faith Development: Programs and resources to deepen understanding and practice of faith.

2. Emotional Needs

• Belonging: A sense of being part of a loving, accepting community.
• Support: Emotional support during life’s challenges, such as grief, loss, or stress.
• Encouragement: Affirmation and encouragement in personal and spiritual journeys.

3. Relational Needs

• Community: Building meaningful relationships with others in the church.
• Mentorship: Guidance from more experienced members in faith and life.
• Reconciliation: Support in healing broken relationships.

4. Intellectual Needs

• Learning: Access to biblical education, theology, and practical life skills.
• Dialogue: Opportunities for discussion and exploring different perspectives.
• Critical Thinking: Encouragement to explore and question faith-related topics in a safe environment.

5. Physical Needs

• Health and Well-being: Programs that promote physical health, such as exercise groups or wellness workshops.
• Basic Needs: Assistance with food, shelter, and other essentials for those in need.
• Safety: A safe environment, free from harm or abuse.

6. Social Needs

• Connection: Social gatherings, events, and small groups to foster relationships.
• Service: Opportunities to serve others and contribute to the community.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Embracing and celebrating diversity within the congregation.

7. Vocational Needs

• Purpose: Helping members find and live out their calling in life and work.
• Skills Development: Training and resources for personal and professional growth.
• Networking: Connecting members with opportunities and resources in their areas of interest or work.

8. Psychological Needs

• Mental Health: Support for mental well-being through counseling, support groups, and education.
• Identity: Affirmation of individual identity and worth in Christ.
• Security: Providing a stable and supportive environment where members feel secure.

9. Moral and Ethical Needs

• Ethical Guidance: Teaching on how to live according to Christian values.
• Accountability: Systems of mutual accountability to encourage moral and ethical living.
• Justice: Engagement in social justice issues, advocating for the marginalized and oppressed.

10. Purpose and Meaning

• Vision: Helping members understand their role in God’s plan and the church’s mission.
• Fulfillment: Opportunities to use one’s gifts and talents in meaningful ways.
• Legacy: Encouragement to contribute to something lasting and impactful.

A loving system church that meets these diverse needs can be a transformative force in the lives of its members, fostering a deep sense of connection, purpose, and spiritual growth.

Adding to these challenges and opportunities is the decline of the nuclear family, leading to increased feelings of loneliness and separation within our communities. As family structures evolve, so too must the church’s approach to fostering meaningful connections and providing support. The traditional models of fellowship and community are no longer sufficient to address the diverse emotional and social needs of today’s congregants.

Furthermore, many church leaders are not familiar with the principles of systems thinking and complex adaptive systems—an area of study that has seen significant advancements in recent years. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for fostering a church environment that is resilient, adaptable, and capable of thriving into a rapidly evolving future. Without this knowledge, churches are ill-equipped to navigate the complexities of modern society and the diverse needs of their members.

The Loving System Model – A Powerful Model for Church Revitalization

These multifaceted challenges underscore an urgent need for a transformative approach to church organization and operation. The time has come to envision the church not as a static institution, but as a living, adaptive system grounded in the profound principles of agape love. This new model we call the Loving System Model (LSM). It integrates the unconditional love that is at the heart of the Christian gospel, with the power and adaptability of modern systems thinking, coupled with community-building capabilities of the latest technology.

LSM offers a comprehensive framework to address the myriad issues facing today’s churches. By adopting a loving systems approach, churches can foster interconnectedness and adaptability, ensuring that every member feels valued and supported. Emphasizing agape love as the core principle, this model prioritizes the well-being of all members and the community (the body of Christ), encouraging actions and decisions that reflect selfless, unconditional love. It is totally consistent with and inspired by scripture.

The Loving System Model is founded on 12 First Principles:

1. Agape Love is the Core Principle

• Principle: The foundation of the church is agape love, the unconditional, selfless love that Jesus commanded us to embody for God, self, and others (Mark 12:30-31). This love should guide every aspect of the church’s life and mission.
• Application: All actions, decisions, and relationships within the church should reflect this love, prioritizing the well-being and spiritual growth of the entire community.

2. Functioning as a Living System

• Principle: The church functions as a living, adaptive system, characterized by interconnectedness and continuous growth (see Appendix 1 for system details). Like any living organism, it must evolve and respond to the needs of its members and the broader environment to survive and thrive
• Application: Embrace flexibility and innovation in church practices, ensuring that the system remains responsive and relevant in a constantly changing world.

3. Unity in Diversity

• Principle: The church is a unified body made up of diverse members, each with unique gifts and roles (1 Corinthians 12). This diversity is a strength that contributes to the overall health and vitality of the system.
• Application: Celebrate and integrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives of all members, ensuring that each person’s contributions are valued and utilized, so that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

4. Caring for the Whole Person

• Principle: For best results, the church should address the holistic well-being of its members, encompassing spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health.
• Application: Offer programs and resources that promote overall well-being, recognizing that a healthy church is one where members thrive in all aspects of life.

5. Inclusive and Supportive Community

• Principle: Every member of the church is an integral part of the community, deserving of recognition, support, and inclusion.
• Application: Foster an environment where all members feel valued and included, with mechanisms in place to provide support tailored to individual needs.

6. Leadership Rooted in Love and Openness

• Principle: Leadership in the church should be characterized by love, openness, wisdom, and a commitment to servant leadership. Leaders guide the community while also valuing the input and participation of all members.
• Application: Establish leadership structures that encourage transparency, collaboration, and shared decision-making, while also ensuring that decisions are made with the best interest of the community in mind.

7. Continuous Learning and Growth

• Principle: The church should be a place of lifelong learning, encouraging mental and spiritual growth for all members. This is essential for it to continue evolving in a rapidly changing world.
• Application: Provide diverse opportunities for education, discussion, and reflection that foster deeper understanding and personal development.

8. Open and Continuous Communication

• Principle: Open, continuous communication is essential for a living system to function as a whole. This ensures that all members are informed, engaged, and able to contribute to the life of the church.
• Application: Utilize modern communication tools to maintain openness and keep members always connected, informed, and involved in the church’s mission and activities.

9. Love-Based Worship and Spiritual Practice

• Principle: Worship should be a joyful, meaningful expression of love-based faith that connects the congregation to God and to each other, inspiring them to live out their faith in daily life.
• Application: Design worship services that are dynamic, inclusive, and reflective of the spiritual needs and interests of the congregation, blending tradition with innovation. Explore alternative forms of music, worship, movement, and participation.

10. Service as Love in Action

• Principle: Service to others is a tangible expression of the church’s love and commitment to the broader community. It is central to the church’s mission and identity.
• Application: Engage in service projects that address real needs within the local and global community, demonstrating love and compassion in action.

11. Dynamic Strategic Planning

• Principle: The church needs to engage in dynamic strategic planning that is adaptive and forward-thinking, ensuring that it remains effective and relevant in fulfilling its mission, constantly updated as circumstances and needs change.
• Application: The church’s strategic plan should be so comprehensive and relevant that it guides daily decisions and actions, focusing on spiritual growth, member support, community engagement, resource stewardship, and other critical issues identified in the planning process.

12. Supporting Loving Relationships

• Principle: Relationships within the church should be nurturing, supportive, and based on mutual respect and love. These relationships are the foundation of the church’s strength as a community.
• Application: Encourage the formation of small groups, mentorships, special projects and events, and other relational networks that foster deep connections and provide ongoing support among members.

Practical Results

In practical terms, LSM includes the implementation of secure, information-sharing systems that respect individual privacy while promoting unity. It encourages leadership that is both wise and loving, actively seeking member input and fostering transparency. Through dynamic communication channels and real-time updates, the church can maintain a cohesive and informed community. Furthermore, LSM supports the development of members’ love-system capacity through personalized educational programs, and facilitates self-organizing groups that nurture relationships and mutual support.

Worship services under this model become vibrant expressions of joy and love, tailored to the interests and needs of the congregation. Strategic planning shifts from a narrow focus on finances and buildings to a holistic approach encompassing member support, operations and programs, and community outreach, constantly shared and updated as circumstances change. Service initiatives, both local and global, are rooted in relationships and the tangible demonstration of Christ’s love.

By embracing LSM, churches can transform into vibrant, loving systems that are both deeply rooted in scripture and responsive to the complexities of modern life. This new model is not merely theoretical; it is a practical, actionable framework designed to revitalize the church, making it more relevant, inclusive, and effective in fulfilling its mission.

As a church leader, you are called to guide your community through this transformative journey of continuous improvement. The time to act is now, to reimagine the church as a dynamic, loving system that meets the needs of today’s members and paves the way for a thriving future. Let us embark on this prophetic call together, grounded in love and empowered by systems thinking, to build a church that truly reflects the divine unity and eternal love at its core.

(See Appendix 1 for Living Systems Principles)

Appendix 1: Living Systems Principles

Key Principles of General System Theory[1]:

1. Interdependence: Systems are composed of interconnected and interdependent parts, meaning the state of one part affects the whole.
2. Holism: The whole system is more than the sum of its parts; it exhibits properties not found in isolated components.
3. Open Systems: Systems exchange energy, matter, and information with their environment, influencing and being influenced by it.
4. Equifinality: Systems can reach the same final state from different initial conditions and through various pathways. There is no one right path for all.
5. Feedback Loops: Information about the output of a system is fed back into the system as input, influencing future outputs. This enables continuous learning.
6. Homeostasis: Systems regulate themselves to maintain stability while adapting to changes in the environment.

 

Key Principles of Complex Adaptive Systems Theory[2]:

1. Adaptation and Evolution: Systems evolve over time through adaptation to internal and external changes.
2. Emergence: Complex behaviors and patterns emerge from the interactions of simpler system components.
3. Nonlinearity: Small changes can have disproportionately large effects, making system behavior unpredictable.
4. Self-Organization: Systems naturally organize themselves without a central controller, often resulting in order emerging from apparent chaos.
5. Diversity: Diversity within the system’s components is a strength, contributing to resilience, innovation, and adaptability.
6. Decentralized Control: Control is distributed across the system rather than concentrated in a single authority, enabling flexibility and responsiveness.

These principles provide a foundation for understanding how systems operate and adapt, making them crucial for the development of a dynamic and responsive church model like the Loving System Model.

The Loving System Model was developed by E. W. ‘Buck’ Lawrimore based on decades of study of systems thinking, the Bible, theology, philosophy, organization dynamics, and other fields, inspired by models of the church as a loving system in the writings of Paul, and assisted by Artificial Intelligence applications.

[1] See General System Theory by Ludwig von Bertalanffy, summarized at https://understand-ultimate-reality.com/chapter-9-order-information-systems.htm

[2] See the New England Complex Systems Institute at https://necsi.edu/adaptive, and Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complex_adaptive_system

 

By Greg Atkinson

Forgiveness – both of yourself and others – is the first key to unlocking the secret power of kindness.

Sometimes, we can be hindered simply by our inability to see past untrue things we’ve been taught about God. The truth is, with God’s help, we hold the keys to unlock the kind of change we want to see in the world as Christians, in ourselves and in others.

Through years of unlocking my own fences, I have learned to be kind to myself, unlike those who were unkind to me, and to find peace within myself, unlike the tumult I sought to escape. The kinder I felt toward myself, the kinder I became to others.

I have learned that true kindness provides a peace and joy that comes with self-acceptance and love. The key to unlocking the secret power of kindness begins with the healing power of forgiveness.

How you deal with the trauma and pain in your life—including how you respond to it—will shape your life presently and in the future. The bottom line is that you have a choice—you can become bitter or better.

Overcoming Deep Wounds and Hurt  

I understand this concept perhaps better than most. I experienced great trauma in my childhood that I had to learn to deal with and find forgiveness from.

When I was a young boy, I was molested and sexually assaulted by a man at a Baptist church daycare. I was around 5 years old, and I blocked it from my mind—at least I thought I did.

As I grew in years, I started thinking, since I was so young, that I was simply con- fused. Maybe I was mistaken about what happened at the daycare. I blocked it all out, and I went on with life. Later, when I started going to a therapist for other issues in my life, the memories started to come back.

Survivors of sexual abuse, especially children, experience trauma through feelings of confusion, fear, humiliation, and shame. When people are abused, shame falls on their shoulders; they feel as though they did something wrong. Forgiveness allows them that healing. God will never shame you. That’s not God’s way of transforming us. Shame is not rooted in love. Shame silences victims of abuse. A big part of my healing journey consisted of dealing with the shame that I felt. Once I did, that changed my whole trajectory.             

Forgiving means letting go of the anger, pain, shame, and guilt that I carry upon my back and no longer allowing my abuser to have a perpetrating and influential role in my emotional and spiritual life. In forgiving, I render him powerless.

But that was not the only abuse I experienced growing up. My father was a very harsh man. Most of my memories of him consist of me receiving verbal and physical abuse. He was constantly yelling at me. Not surprisingly, I never heard him tell me that he loved me. While my dad was many things, he was also a man who had been deeply hurt in life.

I didn’t know my father’s background, which included growing up in an orphanage and being sent to military school and neglected by his adoptive parents, until much later in life. I didn’t know that he was projecting on my family the trauma he had endured.

My dad died of a heart attack on May 27, 1997. On the day he died, I had been reading my Bible, specifically Psalm 66. I read the verse where it says that God is “a father to the fatherless” and circled it. It caught my interest, as I had never noticed that verse before. A large part of my healing journey came about by realizing that God is the father I never had. He’s a father to the fatherless. He’s the perfect Father I never had—one that loves me perfectly, brings about healing in my life, and provides great comfort.

It would take a long time for me to truly forgive my father. But seeing God as my true father helped me to begin to unlock my ability to forgive and to heal that gaping wound inside.

Experiencing Healing Through Forgiveness

We’re not going to be kind people if we don’t learn to forgive those who have hurt us. I believe everyone wants to find healing and wholeness and not live in a prison of bitterness, anger, and depression. Problematically, though, I also believe that many people either don’t know how to find wholeness or they don’t want to face the trauma that they have experienced in their life.

Sometimes living in denial seems safer than facing those horrible truths. However, as someone who has experienced trauma and denial, I can say that the path toward healing, though often difficult, is worth the journey. Nothing compares to living life free from the emotional and physical effects of trauma and woundedness. Living in freedom—freedom from bitterness, hate, and mental anguish—enables you to love and forgive people, to be compassionate and empathetic, and truly to be kind to all of the people you meet.

Are you looking for wholeness? Are you tired of living in a prison of bitterness and hate? It’s time to get help and healing by unlocking your ability to forgive.

I’m a big proponent of seeking professional help through counseling and therapy to assist one on their journey toward healing and wholeness. If you don’t forgive those who hurt you, you will never find healing. If you never find healing for the trauma and the hurts that you have faced, you will live in bondage—a prison of bitterness, anger, hate, and hardness. And this will affect not only your life but those around you as well. Without healing, you won’t move forward in life. You will be stuck in a constant childhood state of trauma.

Forgiveness is a process. But the more you are able to forgive, the more you will free yourself to experience kindness, and to give it to others too.

Hurt People Hurt People—And They Are Miserable Too

It’s an old saying that has become a cliché, but it’s also a golden nugget of truth: “Hurt people hurt people.” If you have not been able to forgive and move on from what happened to you as a child (or an adult), you’re going to be a mean, grumpy, inconsiderate, and bitter person. You’re not going to be fun to be around.

You’re not going to be loving. You’re just going to be a jerk to people.

Hurt people hurt people. Wounded people wound people. But rescued people rescue people.

Everyone’s healing journey is unique. There’s no set pattern of time when it comes to finding wholeness. It could take years, decades, or even happen in an instant. Even though I’m a proponent of therapy, I believe that it is God who does the healing. The power of God can heal any wounded heart. He can take a hard heart and make it soft again, and He can transform a bitter heart into one that forgives. God can do that in an instant via prayer, or He can do it over time. The biggest step you will ever take toward healing is learning to forgive.

Forgiveness releases you from seeking revenge. Forgiveness recognizes that every human being is flawed and damaged in some way. Forgiveness allows you to unload the emotional baggage that keeps you from entering into a place of joy, peace, comfort, and love.

When you forgive your dad, when you forgive that person who abused you, or when you forgive the source of your trauma, your heart and mind will start to change. When you work through the process of healing, when you pray, when you seek counseling and therapy, you can find wholeness and live a joyful, peaceful, fruitful life that responds naturally to people with kindness. And if there’s something all of us need in our lives, it is more kindness.

None of this is easy, but if you’re up for it, I invite you to continue unlocking keys to our inner power of kindness. You can do it. I believe in you. But most of all, I believe in the goodness of God.

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Greg Atkinson is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and international speaker with 30 years of organizational leadership experience. He has written for over a million readers and has spoken in over 100 countries. His newest book, “The Secret Power of Kindness,” is available now at gregatkinson.com.