Have you noticed that there are benefits to knowing certain people, or rather, being known by certain people? “Who you know” can open doors for jobs, secure great deals on stuff, and provide access to limited venues. We all like to know someone who can “get us in” to wherever we want to go. But…
Read MoreA common question we receive is, “How should our group use the Personal Study Guide?” At least four different ways exist, with pros and cons of each. Regardless of which method you prefer, the Personal Study Guide will get used in one of the other ways as well. If you encourage everyone to study before arriving, they will also refer to their…
Read MoreOne of the key components of Explore the Bible: Young Adults is its discussion-friendly content design. And though the actual discussion is important, you might want to take some steps toward keeping your group on track for the purpose of encouraging biblical depth. Here are three things to remember when it comes to keeping your group focused. 1.…
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Several years ago, Harvard Business Review posted an article called Marketing Myopia that described how many companies fail because at some point along the way they forget what business they are in. Think about it- why did the railroad industry decline as a mode of travel? The answer is simple. The railroad tycoons mistakenly thought they…
Read MoreI’m sure every nation and people group on earth have days of utmost significance, dates on which it is remembered clearly and deeply that ideas matter and actions have consequences. Take 9/11, for example. In the span of a few hours, this date like any other was transformed into a solemn experience that has changed…
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