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Mar 8, 2012

When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A ...

Jennifer Dukes Lee

“Mommy, I know what I want to be when I grow up,” my daughter announces as she props her elbows on the kitchen table. "I’m going to be a missionary in Haiti.” Her breakfast springs from the...

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Feb 7, 2012

Beware the False Signs of Success

Sue Miley

The people around us always seem to look shinier and newer and better than what we have going on. Why is it so easy to get sucked into a view of success that may only be a facade, rather than...

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Feb 6, 2012

Book Club: The Ups and Downs

laura boggess

When I read our chapters for the book club this week, I couldn’t help reflecting back to when we first started reading The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement....

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Dec 15, 2011

Community Post: Relax by Redefining Success

Loren Pinilis

Your life is fast. And busy. And stressful. Need a breather? Read the full article on how to Relax by Changing Your Definition of Success.  Image by Eric Hart. Used with permission....

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May 27, 2011

Community Post: What Happiness Requires

Billy Coffey

What does it take to be happy? Money or education? Fame or an illustrious career? Billy Coffey suggests that his local garbage man holds the key to happiness.  

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Jan 7, 2011

World Domination or Gentle Leadership?

Marcus Goodyear

The editorial staff here at TheHighCalling.org often asks me, “Where are we headed next? What are our goals?” I usually reply, “World domination, of course!” Not all ambitions are bad, but I...

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Nov 2, 2010

Is Ambition Bad?

Susan DiMickele

I am on a conflicted journey with ambition. There’s a part of me that likes being ambitious.  I mean really ambitious.  I want to be the best at everything.  Work.  Home.  Relationships. ...

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May 18, 2010

Overly Obsessed With Excellence

Michele Corbett

Being concerned with excellence and achievement is generally a good thing. But it turns ugly when tasks get prioritized over people.

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Dec 15, 2009

What Does Success Mean To You?

Bradley J. Moore

Because we are made in God's image, we are wired to create and make stuff happen. But how can we keep a healthy balance between the desire for achievement and surrendering to God?

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Add to the Beauty

During the past several days, I have been reflecting on various implications of a passage in Ezekiel 41 in which God reveals his plans for beautiful decorations of the temple in Jerusalem. I began... Read More +