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- Marketing for everyone… in a box, sorry, on the Internet… - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Anton van den BergMost people familiar with my organization know that Future Trust's professionals have always addressed issues from a cause and not a symptom perspective. This relentless pursuit of excellence brought inevitable success and a deep understanding of how people, groups, teams, and organizations ...
Views: 881 - Prayer for others - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Anton van den BergI don’t know if it is just in my specific environment but I see a lot of people that are suffering. Everybody does not suffer the same way; some are old, some are sick, some are lonely and others are financially crippled. As a Christian my heart bleeds for these people and I want to jump in ...
Views: 768 - The second creation – Jesus a new life! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Anton van den BergAs I sat there listening to the resurrection message, the strangest thought occurred to me. We are all familiar with the life of Jesus. We know about the prophesies foretelling His coming, His immaculate conception, His birth, we know some portions of His life, His ministry, His message, His ...
Views: 765 - I’m a child of God not a puppet. - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2019 from Anton van den BergFreedom of choice is a right that we fight for, it is something that we cherish, and it is something that we believe defines us as human, differentiates us from animals and it is something that we have been told is our right. I’m a father and as my children were growing up, I had to modify ...
Views: 777 - What did Jesus really sacrifice for me? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2019 from Anton van den BergAs we move through lent, it is a time of reflection, introspection, self-evaluation and a moment of truth with the person in the mirror. This is my spiritual highlight of the year. I live in the southern hemisphere and now it is autumn. To experience lent in a time where the earth is “going to ...
Views: 857 - How much does God love me? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2019 from Anton van den BergI am one of those fortunate fathers who were present at the birth of my children. At that moment, a bond that is beyond description is formed and I would freely recommend this to any prospective father. In an instant, you become ferociously protective, unrelentingly giving, and unconditionally ...
Views: 831 - People in Projects - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Anton van den BergOn this beautiful day, let us try to understand what project management really is. Some definitions: Project management, then, is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling ...
Views: 705 - Project Management 102 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Anton van den BergYou should already know that you have a project and you can do some planning to get things done – From the previous post – Project Management 101. Now moving swiftly along… There are many standards and approaches available to manage projects: (From Wikipedia) APPROACHES 1. Phased ...
Views: 668 - Project Management – 101 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Anton van den BergOk, so someone that you know knows someone that did a project once and you have just inherited something that everybody calls a project… What do you do, where do you start? This post is aimed at addressing the most basic elements of project management. These topics are: What is a ...
Views: 737 - Jesus wasn’t kidding when He said: “Follow Me”… - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergWe see a very clear-cut request coming from Jesus on many occasions. The message is always the same – “Follow me”. We also notice many objections and answers to this simple request, and with it His response. We will look at this request today and the various responses, and find out where we ...
Views: 887 - Rejection – Never Again - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergAs researchers have dug deeper into the roots of rejection, they’ve found surprising evidence that the pain of being excluded is not so different from the pain of physical injury… Being on the receiving end of a social snub causes a cascade of emotional and cognitive consequences, researchers ...
Views: 807 - Jesus – an uncomfortable lead to follow - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den Berg1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. This simple text is an invitation to transform your life, belief system, moral compass, social reference and simply everything you think you understand. It ...
Views: 769 - Guilt - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergAs Christians, we are aware of sin. We have sinned, we are sinning and we will continue to sin. These are realities of life, inescapable and undeniable. We all know that Jesus came to earth to overcome the burden of sin for all humans, but as believers, we often end up in a position where we ...
Views: 765 - Forgiveness – Jesus’ gift to all - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergWhat makes the forgiveness that Jesus brought to earth unique, different and why is it so important? Forgiveness is a fundamental building block of Christianity and every major religion in the world places a lot of value, esteem, and honor on forgiveness. This is well known and could seem ...
Views: 777 - Why did Jesus come to earth? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergRecently I became aware of a specific concept. A Christian missionary commented that they could not “introduce” God Almighty to the people that they encountered as God was already there. He just chose to reveal Himself to them in a different way until the missionaries showed up to share the ...
Views: 845 - Prisoners of our own device - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergVery few people on earth live unconstrained, free, prosperous and fulfilled lives. It is one of the most fundamental promises that Christianity makes to those that we approach to adopt our faith, yet some Christians are not free. It is a fascinating situation where we sometimes believe that our ...
Views: 662 - From Faith to Trust to Gratitude – God’s plan - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergAs Christians, we are called to faith, Hebrews 11:1 (AMP) – Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the ...
Views: 724 - Is it real – Even if I can’t see it? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergWe live lives that are overwhelming us by screaming for attention. We all have to do so much – Work, partners, children, friends, family, social activities, finances, acceptance, success – We each have these internal personal struggles in growth, acceptance, self-worth, self-acceptance, ...
Views: 682 - Did Jesus die on the cross so that you can have a fancy car? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergHow many times have you prayed for a better job, relief from financial struggle, a good car, enough food, a secure environment, relief from pain, healing of a disease, a life-partner, clients for your business, and a change in the behavior of your spouse, parents, children or friends? How many ...
Views: 713 - Why do we need to struggle? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergThis week’s post has two parts. In the first part I will explain why we need to struggle, and in the second part, I will use a piece from another online site to focus on our attitude during this struggle. We are sent to this world by God as a unique expression of His existence. We come here ...
Views: 776 - No Longer Slaves – I’m a child of God - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergGenesis 1: 27 – 30 (NIV) So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in ...
Views: 618 - When God moves you… - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergIt is something that I cannot begin to understand. Not of myself, or anyone that I have ever met. The profound truth contained within “I’ve never met a strong person with an easy past” (some attribute it to the poet Atticus). Why do we as humans persist to learn only when we are in ...
Views: 520 - Hallowed be Your name - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergIf there is any doubt in your mind about the divinity of Jesus, you only have to look at scripture that quotes what He said. He has an extraordinary economy with words, that cut right to the core of the matter. The simplicity and mostly hidden complexity of statements speak of someone with ...
Views: 585 - Faith – Easy to say – Hard to do!! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergIf you are reading this, my inside is smiling and I want to welcome you to the battle. What battle would that be? You ask… Flesh against Spirit!!! Yup – the big one! God Created man! And the earth, and the universe, and… Genesis 2:7 – Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust ...
Views: 586 - Action – 1st Principle of Christianity - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergWe all know that one of my favorite topics revolve around trust. I often ask people and myself if I really trust God. Almost invariably the answer is Yes. However…. There is a gap between what we say and what we do. Sometimes a big gap. We are not alone in this as there are numerous ...
Views: 621 - We forget that Jesus was a Human - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergFor most of us, our faith is on a level where we evaluate our behavior, we consider our relationship with God, we remain humble and grateful for the grace and blessings we receive, one breath at a time. We seem to lose the everyday realities - until we face a crisis, or loss, or deep ...
Views: 698 - Why Project Management? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Anton van den BergHave you noticed how everyone is getting busier and busier? Every year seems shorter than the last, days are packed with activities and tasks to the brim, and then the stress hits... If I could show you how to start winning in both your personal life and profession in just a few simple steps ...
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