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What are some of the frustrations you may be experiencing if you find yourself out of alignment?You may be struggling to have a consistent devotional time and feel some tinges of guilt when you missYou may be unsure how to find a "system" that works best for youYou may be uncertain how to pray, read your Bible, apply what you are learning and stay consistent every dayYou may become so frustrated at the process that you just quit trying any longer and settle for an unaligned life.OR You may want to go even deeper in your relationship with the Lord and are searching for an aligned way to get you there Any of these sound familiar to you? You may just be ready to learn how you can Align Your Really Good Day! "You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." Dr. John C. Maxwell

Every one of us is on a journey. For every journey, there is a beginning point and a destination. Usually, the most excitement comes not at the beginning or end, but during the trip. In more philosophical terms, it is called the "Process." And it is during the process that we have the opportunity to find out what we are really made of. This is especially true and underscored when adjustments have to be made during our journey. The test is this: are we willing and able to "adjust and go" when plan A has to yield to plan B, or do we ignore the newest travel updates, stick to our plans, much to our own harm? Herein lies the challenge for the Christian who desires to listen to and follow Jesus: we need to have the right kind of mindset that can embrace transition. We need to experience an inward work of grace so we will make healthy decisions on our journey. We need to listen carefully to what Jesus is telling us to do, to obey all of His instructions.

Preface / Introduction "Praying through the books of the Bible." What a great idea, I thought . . . until the enormous weight hit me of what I believe God is calling me to do. Not only to read through the Bible, but to pray through every verse of the Bible, and write them down for you, my dear reader. Years ago I was introduced to the wonderful concept of praying through the Scriptures. By personalizing them, the Bible came alive for me, especially when I prayed the Scriptures aloud! What I want to share with you is my journey of praying through the Scriptures. As best as I am able, I will stay true to the text. My goal is to help you personalize each passage of Scripture and make it your own prayer. The Quality Disciple's Book of Prayer on Philippians: Love Letters To God is not a Bible study, but it is a Biblical devotional resource that will help you better understand and experience the Scriptures as you pray through them.As you proceed through the pages, I want you to create a vision in your mind that you have been personally invited into an intimate conversation with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Listen to them. Talk to them. Learn from them. Worship them. Learning to Listen, Talk, Learn, Worship, and grow with you, Dr. Denny Bates

The Quality Disciple's Book of Prayer: The Book of Philippians Praying Through The Bible Series "Praying through the books of the Bible." What a great idea, I thought . . . until the enormous weight hit me of what I believe God is calling me to do. Not only to read through the Bible, but to pray through every verse of the Bible, and write them down for you, my dear reader. Years ago I was introduced to the wonderful concept of praying through the Scriptures. By personalizing them, the Bible came alive for me, especially when I prayed the Scriptures aloud! What I want to share with you is my journey of praying through the Scriptures. As best as I am able, I will stay true to the text. My goal is to help you personalize each passage of Scripture and make it your own prayer. The Quality Disciple's Book of Prayer on Philippians is not a Bible study, but it is a Biblical devotional resource that will help you better understand and experience the Scriptures as you read them and then pray through them. As you proceed through the pages, I want you to create a vision in your mind that you have been personally invited into an intimate conversation with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Listen to them. Talk to them. Learn from them. Worship them. Learning to Listen, Talk, Learn, Worship, and grow with you, Dr. Denny Bates

In your hands are 365 positive and practical devotions that can be read in five minutes or less. The personal application for all of them can take a life time. I was intentional in creating a spiritual growth resource that would be timeless and practical; reflective and stimulating; and writing focused positive confessions that can influence how you think in the moment and beyond. It is my nature to be a positive person. Some have asked me the question, "Is your water glass half full or half empty?" I respond in either two ways: "In theory, the glass is ALWAYS full: half water on the bottom and on the top full of air." Or perhaps this is my favorite: "Half full or half empty? I'm just grateful I have a glass."

WHY is "The Fine Art Of Experiencing Quality Relationships" just the book for you?I believe this book will change minds and hearts. The Fine Art Of Experiencing Quality Relationship: addresses every significant subject that matters in this Modern Age. From Abundance to Poverty, from taking Advice to the Pride that rejects it, from being Blessed to suffering a Curse, from Dreams to Destiny, from Encouragement to Depression, from Friends to Enemies, from Love to Hatred, from a Happy Heart to a Broken Heart, from Humility to Haughtiness, from Integrity to Dishonesty, from Justice realized to Justice unfulfilled, from intentional Leadership to a disastrous lack of Character, from telling the Truth to telling a Lie, from Life to Death, from guided Mentorship to a life that has no Direction at all, and from a healthy Biblical view of Sex and Love to a perverted version of Sex and Love. It's all there in Proverbs. And above all of those examples, how to best experience QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS is distinctly spelled out. Everything that really matters, a precise Biblical blueprint for a successful life, is made clear within the confines of Proverbs to the Quality Leader and to the Quality Disciple.Even in modern times like these, the ancient Proverbs remain current for life's greatest issues, including The Fine Art Of Experiencing Quality Relationships. They are Practical. They are easily understood and then applied. They are Panoramic. As mentioned above, the breadth and depth of life topics run the gamut. They are Perceptive. The Spirit is your guide as He gives you sensitive insight into the nuggets of wisdom that will transform your life. Practical / Panoramic / Perceptive = PROVERBS

You are invited to spend some time reading and reflecting upon "Psalms of Discipleship: A One Year Journey With The Shepherd," a simple, easy to use, devotional experience. By spending five minutes or fifty-five minutes on the weekly devotion and Bible study, you will be afforded the opportunity to enhance your spiritual growth. This unique devotional consists of fifty-two practical lessons designed for small group or individual study.

WHY is "How To Build A Better Business By The Proverbs: 31 Intentional Days Of Best Practices That Will Lead To Your Success" just the book for you?I believe this book will change minds and hearts. How To Build A Better Business By The Proverbs addresses every significant subject that matters in this Modern Age. From Abundance to Poverty, from taking Advice to the Pride that rejects it, from being Blessed to suffering a Curse, from Dreams to Destiny, from Encouragement to Depression, from Friends to Enemies, from Love to Hatred, from a Happy Heart to a Broken Heart, from Humility to Haughtiness, from Integrity to Dishonesty, from Justice realized to Justice unfulfilled, from intentional Leadership to a disastrous lack of Character, from telling the Truth to telling a Lie, from Life to Death, from guided Mentorship to a life that has no Direction at all, and from a healthy Biblical view of Sex and Love to a perverted version of Sex and Love. It's all there in Proverbs. And above all of those examples, how to best experience a BETTER BUSINESS is distinctly spelled out. Everything that really matters, a precise Biblical blueprint for a successful life, is made clear within the confines of Proverbs to the Quality Leader and to the Quality Disciple.

Everyone, no matter how spiritual and energetic a person may be, needs to be intentional and make a strategic decision to make a personal investment in themselves for a time of enrichment. Even Jesus saw the need to get away and reset.Jesus was "busy" and He saw the need to step back and reset in prayer. Taking a personal retreat is not an "escape" but it is a time to "be" and then "listen" and then to "plan" what God calls you to do and then be "able" to have the emotional, mental, and physical energy to do it well.We are being pulled in a million ways. No one can sustain that kind of tension forever. Is there an answer to your need to retreat and refresh? I believe this practical resource you are holding in your hands is the tool you need to help you reset in three essential areas of life: Your personal life, your professional life and your spiritual life. The beauty behind "Mastering The Three Keys To Experiencing A Quality Life" is that it is simple to use but profound in its process.

If you are serious about growing in greatness then you are going to have to be serious in growing as a leader in three strategic areas of your life: Your Personal growth, your Professional growth, and your Spiritual growth as a leader. What is the key to experiencing monumental and measurable growth in all three? To have the heart of a servant kind of leader! How do you get there? The timeless Book of Proverbs will show you the way! (Volume 1 contains Proverbs 1:1-5:14)

Christmas. Sights. Smells. Sounds. The four weeks of Advent take place during the Christmas season when the world pauses. The spirit of Christmas fills the hearts of shoppers who frequent shopping malls, hearing seasonal music or a volunteer Salvation Army band (or bell) stationed on the sidewalk. For many people Christmas is nothing more than a materialistic exercise of futility. Collecting and giving away more consumable gifts never seems to be enough. The hectic pace of the holiday season often depletes more than it fills. The craziness of the season is normalized and many believers settle for a lackluster and "Christ-less" Christmas. A commitment to reflect upon the first Advent is the initial step towards regaining the true meaning of Christmas: worship of Jesus Christ. The Christian disciple is to focus one's heart upon worship. Many Christians observe Advent as a season of prayer, fasting, and penitence. Advent is an opportunity to slow down and refocus one's heart upon the Lord. You are invited to back away from the edge of Christmas craziness and begin a four-week journey of reading, reflection, prayer, journaling, singing, and serving that will help you have the merriest Christmas of all.

Learn how you and your team can overcome the infectious and highly toxic organizational disease called Leader-I-Tis by analyzing The Twelve Leadership Failures That Will Sink An Organization and by empowering others to Stay Useful, Stay Strategic, Stay Alert, Stay Strong, Stay Connected, Stay Grounded, and Stay Focused.

This Is A Unique Tool For Creating An Effective Spiritual Life Plan For The Quality Disciple Included Is An Assessment Of Eight Core Essentials Of A Disciple Of Jesus Included in the workbook are selected biblical facts about the core values of Grace, Worship, Bible Study, Prayer, Community, Service, Evangelism, and Discipleship. This assessment is divided into two sections: An overview of what you believe and a Biblical inquiry for why you believe.

Preface: The idea for this book began in 2015 but in reality, I've been gathering content for Bitter Busters for most of my adult life. And it's been true with me, and perhaps true with you too, that I've been given an endless supply of life circumstances that have pulled and seduced me to the edge of the abyss of the dark side of bitterness. And yet, by the mercy and grace of God, He has always provided a way of escape. For years I've struggled with this significant question: "Lord when will I have enough life experiences to write and then publish a book about bitterness? When will it be the right time? I want to write it from a position of strength and not weakness. Then, this dawned on me: 'Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.' (2 Corinthians 12:8-10 NLT)That settled it for me! In humility before the Lord and before you, I am writing on a painful and complicated topic. I assure you I am no authority on bitterness. But I do have a story to tell. I do have a good grasp on the biblical antidote for bitterness, a lethal cancer of the soul. And I am convinced that in spite of my "thorn in the flesh," God has graciously used my weakness and will use it to be a blessing to you. In reality, for all those who are broken and weak, we are trophies of His grace.

If you are looking for a way to experience growth in your personal, professional, and spiritual life then 31 Intentional Days Of Life Transformation based upon the Wisdom Book of Proverbs, then this is the book for you! 31 full sessions, with thirty-one days of devotions and Bible studies in each session that are easy to read and practically apply to one's life in five minutes or less or for a deeper study, a self-taught practical Bible study is included.Positive declarations of prayer that will seal each devotional truth in one's heart.31 daily devotions designed to move the reader to experience a transformational life change.31 sessions that are designed to cause growth in one's personal, professional, and spiritual life.Each passage of Scripture written out, using the modern, easy to understand and read, New Living Translation (NLT).Formatted in a convenient workbook size that gives the reader plenty of space for taking notes.Strategically designed for use in small groups and as sermon prep and classroom studies.The perfect gift for the person who loves the Book of Proverbs.

FOREWORD: There are a very select few people that you will find in life that are just as passionate about your success as you are. Usually your greatest support team will be you mother, father, spouse, grand-parent or a very close childhood friend. Seldom if ever do you come across someone later in life that sees something in you that you no longer see in yourself and will come along side of your as your biggest cheerleader. That miracle someone came in my life in the form of Denny Bates. At a time when my mother and greatest cheerleader had just passed away, my father-in-law had passes away and my wife, Tracey, and I were doing the best we could to prop each other up during our time of grief is when I met Dr. Denny Bates. I remember vividly meeting our first time in person at Panera Bread for lunch. Because of some mutual friends we had become connected on Facebook, so we had a little knowledge of each other via the Facebook filtered lens. We all know that Facebook is a promotional tool for the best parts of our life and the life we want everyone to think we live. So, through this lens I knew Denny as the local encouraging Rockstar from Aisle 31 at the local hardware store. This guy had his picture taken with every local in town who was a celebrity in the city of Florence, SC. Preachers, local politicians, community movers and shakers as well as the longtime community legacies in our small city were displayed in hundreds of pictures with Dr. Denny Bates. I had to meet this guy and see if he was the real deal. It didn't take me long in our conversation to see his genuineness. He was transparent, humble, aware of his failures yet sure of his calling. That calling is to help and encourage others. I sensed an immediate connection and brotherhood with Denny. I knew that we would be lifelong friends. He was what we all need in life. Someone that will listen to us, connect with us and passionately encourage us. There is no lack of people that will tell you what you can't do in life but few that will not only support what you think you can do while encouraging you that you can achieve far more. Denny has helped me in many ways. We have enjoyed fellowship over a meal, been in Bible studies together and worked on projects together. He is great at one on one and that connection is what he brings to his book "Quality Wisdom for A Modern Age." You will get to know Dr. Denny Bates personally as he takes you through a spiritual growth process using the greatest book on wisdom every written. Denny presents the biblical truths of the book of Proverbs to help you believe in you and he encourages you all along the way. Even non-believers use the principles of Proverbs in their self-help books, but they don't understand the true power of these principles and that is having a relationship with Jesus Christ. Denny makes sure that he doesn't leave you believing that applying these principles may work for others. He makes sure you believe that they will work for you and encourages you every step of the way. I have been blessed to come to know Denny and call him my friend. I am certain that you will be blessed to get to know him through this book and that you too will find a lifelong friend in Dr. Denny Bates.Proverbs 18:24 "A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."Bryan A. BraddockExecutive Director of the House of Hope Forward Focused LLC www.forwardfocusedllc.com

The lessons outlined on the subsequent pages are rooted in Biblical principle, but they have a profoundly personal feel. The simple test for the reader is to find yourself in this book. Where are you? On what page? In what passage? Keep in mind that you are reading this book for a reason-not just to avoid succumbing to Leader-I-Tis (as Dr. Bates terms it) but to begin to thrive as an effective leader. This book is about the personal accumulation of experience, but it is also a story of transcendence. It is about moving beyond your present circumstances to more fully realize your leadership potential. I encourage you to find yourself in the pages, the stories, and the lessons that follow. Allow yourself the chance to rise above your circumstances and live, whenever possible, above the fray. In essence, this book is a mirror reflection for us all in regard to our leadership potential-and the challenges we face in seeking to fulfill that potential. The examples that are offered in this book remind us first to see ourselves in the reality of our circumstances. Yet we are also reminded that we hold the power-through faith-to change those circumstances via a more purposeful pursuit of our potential. We must, as Dr. Bates instructs, be faithful and do the work that God has called and equipped us to do. We must be purposeful in our actions, but we must also be mindful of the guidance that is available to us, both through our own experience and through Christian teaching, that enables us to meet our potential as leaders of faith. As you explore the seven Biblical principles for living above the fray, I encourage you to be purposeful in your self-reflection. Open your mind to seeing yourself in the midst of the fray (as many of us often are) and then find the path to living above the fray (as all of us can do). It is through such faithful self-reflection and focused action that each of us can achieve our full potential as leaders. Dr. Lee Pearson