conduct - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-19T04:55:23Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/conductWhat Is Your Purpose?https://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/what-is-your-purpose2016-10-04T11:43:06.000Z2016-10-04T11:43:06.000ZBill and Teddy Rogershttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/BillandTeddyRogers<div><div class="separator"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UCgczgn-IDc/V_OLNunKT0I/AAAAAAAABWs/a6RTn2TKlycjVMi3_IlgzdrgMsqoDusvACLcB/s1600/PurposeImage-300.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UCgczgn-IDc/V_OLNunKT0I/AAAAAAAABWs/a6RTn2TKlycjVMi3_IlgzdrgMsqoDusvACLcB/s200/PurposeImage-300.jpg" width="198" height="200" border="0" class="align-center" alt="PurposeImage-300.jpg" /></a></div><div class="western"></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span>Do you know why you are here? In order for you to live a successful life, it is important that you know the purpose for your life. And the only way you can know the purpose for your life is through the Word of God and a relationship with Him.</span></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span> </span></div><div class="western" align="center"><span><b>CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING</b></span></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span> </span></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span>Anything that does not fulfill its purpose is a failure, no matter what it is. If you don’t find the purpose for your life, you will be a failure.</span></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span> </span></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span>You must find your purpose in life so you don’t succeed at the wrong thing. You will never be fulfilled in your heart or in your life if you don’t find your purpose. Knowing the purpose for your life is important to your success.</span></div><div class="western" align="justify"></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span><strong><a href="http://www.primelifeministries.com/2016/10/what-is-your-purpose.html" target="_blank">CONTINUE READING: What Is Your Purpose?</a></strong><br /></span></div></div>Leaving A Legacyhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/leaving-a-legacy2013-07-06T07:58:30.000Z2013-07-06T07:58:30.000ZStephen Edgecombehttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/StephenEdgecombe<div><p></p> <p><br /><img width="579" height="283" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3818712734,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="3818712734?profile=original" /></p> <div> <p> <br /><font face=""Georgia","serif"">Just a few days ago we celebrated the Fourth of July, marking our country’s independence from England. We can celebrate because of the enduring legacy left by our visionary founders two hundred years ago.<font> </font></font> <font lang="en" xml:lang="en">The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights – these documents describe the system of government they labored so diligently to establish. Our founders not only produced great documents which described freedom and honor, but they demonstrated the essence of these enduring concepts. That’s what makes their legacy so compelling and powerful. <font> </font>George Washington’s integrity, Thomas Jefferson’s idealism, and Benjamin Franklin’s diplomacy set the stage for this country to become what it is today – the most powerful and prosperous democracy in the world, a beacon of success! Our founders left indelible footprints for us to follow.</font></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">Indeed, the true essence of success is a successor.<font> </font> The concepts and principles learned and taught must be transferred to others who will carry the torch forward after our demise.</font></p> <p></p> </div> <div> <p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">John Maxwell in an article, “<a href="http://www.johnmaxwell.com/blog/" target="_blank">Establishing a Legitimate Legacy</a>” delineates <strong>four essential standards</strong> for building the foundation of a legitimate leadership legacy:</font></p> </div> <div> <p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">1. <strong>Character</strong></font> <font lang="en" xml:lang="en">– Being and becoming a moral example. This is achieved through honesty and integrity.<font> </font></font> <font face=""Georgia","serif"">People of good character are guided by ethical principles even when it’s physically dangerous or detrimental to their careers, social standing, or economic well-being. They do the right thing even when it costs more than they want to pay.</font> <font><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">Henry and Richard Blackaby say in their book <i>Spiritual Leadership</i>, “Integrity means being consistent in one’s behavior under every circumstance, including those</font></font> <b><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">unguarded moments</font></b><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">.”</font></p> <p> </p> </div> <p> 2. <b><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">Choices</font></b> <font lang="en" xml:lang="en">– <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3818712777,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="259" class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3818712777,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="3818712777?profile=original" /></a>Thinking clearly and making wise decisions. According to Theodore Hesbrugh, “You don’t make decisions because they are easy; you don’t make decisions because they are cheap; you don’t make decisions because they’re popular; you make them because they’re right.”<font> </font> As reflected in the book, “<a href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june10/wesmoore_05-12.html"><font color="#0000FF">The Other Wes Moore</font></a>,” choices can make the difference between heart-wrenching losses or moments of surprising redemption; from “White House Fellow and business leader” to “serving a life sentence in prison.” It all depends on which road you take when you come to the “fork in the road.” ( Every young man should read this fascinating <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/simplesitecom-20/detail/B004WOEVSW"><font color="#0000FF">story</font></a>)</font></p> <div> <p> </p> <p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">Read the rest of this blog <a href="http://www.steledgemarketing.com" target="_blank">here</a></font></p> <p> </p> <p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">Take action <a href="http://www.sfi1.biz/12232827"><font color="#0000FF">here</font></a> today - toward establishing a lasting legacy of financial freedom, and character.</font></p> <p><br /><a href="http://www.sfimg.com/Images/Banners/Banner124.gif" target="_blank"><img width="582" class="align-center" src="http://www.sfimg.com/Images/Banners/Banner124.gif?width=582" alt="Banner124.gif?width=582" /></a></p> <p> </p> </div></div>