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70 Smart Small-Business Plays for 2025 (and How to Pick the One That Prints You Profit)If you want 2025 to be the year you stop thinking about a business and start banking from one, here’s your playbook. At RLPro Advantage, we see two truths every week: there’s no shortage of great ideas—and there is a shortage of simple decision frameworks that move dreamers into doers. Consider this your…

It was November 2024. I was living in Abilene Texas, working as a Program Manager. On the surface, I was leading teams, designing systems, and mentoring others. But inside, I was unraveling. Uncontrolled high blood pressure landed me in the hospital for nearly a week. I thought once I was discharged, I’d bounce back. But I didn’t realize how much the medication would affect me. I started losing…

🛡️ Mighty Men of Valor Theme Verse: Ephesians 2:7 “That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.” 📖 Session 1: The Eternal Kindness of God Key Verse: Ephesians 2:7Main Idea: Salvation is not just a past event—it’s an eternal unveiling of God’s grace. Reflection Questions: What does “ages to come” mean to you…

Mighty Men of Valor Bible Study 🍇 Bearing Fruit: The Mark of a Disciple 📖 Created for Good Works Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Salvation is by grace, but it leads to a life of purpose. We are crafted by God to walk in good works—this is our spiritual fruit. Fruitfulness is…

Mighty Men of Valor Bible Study Guide 📖 The Role of Faith in Salvation “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God—not of works, lest any man should boast.”— Ephesians 2:8–9 Salvation is a gift, not earned by good deeds. Faith is the means by which we receive God’s grace. This truth brings freedom from striving and assurance of God’s…

✝️ Opening Scripture Mark 11:22–24 (KJV)“And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God… For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed… and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe… he shall have whatsoever he saith.” 🪞 Contextual Reflection In a moment steeped in prophetic imagery, Jesus speaks to His disciples not just about miracles,…

Table of Contents The devil is talking about you The devil talks about us as if he is sure of our defeat Jesus is our Atoning Defender In Christ we are Overcomers We say: will remain Overcomers until the end The devil is talking about you There is a dirt thrower spoken of in the bible, that is maliciously and unsympathetically trying to bury you in a deep well called the grave.  Our text…

📖 Opening Scripture 1 Timothy 4:1 (KJV): “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” 🧭 Contextual Reflection John’s writings—the Gospel, Epistles, and Revelation—carry one deep burden: to persuade believers of the truth and warn them against deception.In the Gospel, John introduces…

As a Christian writer and pastor, I often find myself meditating on the profound and comforting words of Psalm 37:23-24: “The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.” This scripture is more than just a beautiful verse; it’s a foundational truth that offers immense…

Family is the bedrock of society, wouldn’t you agree? It’s important in countless ways. And because a successful marriage is the basis of family, it’s arguably the most crucial factor for a thriving home. A successful marriage brings immense joy not only to the immediate couple but also to their extended family and community. However, marriage also presents its unique set of challenges. So, how…

My wedding vowFROM THIS MOMENT ON.One day, I prayed to the Lord, “I am lonely. Is there anyone here for me?”He smiled, then leaned down and whispered into my ear – “Sleep for now, my son. And when you awake I will have something to show you.”. His peace entered my heart, and I fell into a deep sleep.It seemed as if I had slept only for a moment, when I heard Him say, “Arise, my son, I have…

Sermon:Listening Carefully Mark 4:21-25   And He was saying to them, “A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, or under a bed, is it? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? 22 For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it […] Listening Carefully Expository Preaching Outline Part 1

What’s the most negative thing you’ve ever said to yourself? Don’t rush to answer; truly reflect on that question. Let me rephrase: What’s the most negative story you’ve ever told about yourself? Yes, it’s the stories you weave about yourself. You are the frontline witness to every situation you encounter, and from your unique perspective, you offer yourself feedback about what you believe…

Watching AGT Golden Buzzer compilations on YouTube is one of my favorite pastimes. Simon’s saying, “Two minutes can change your life,” really rings true in those moments. I remember one night watching a young woman who was visibly nervous before she started to sing. But as she poured her heart out through her song, a remarkable transformation took place – she went from a timid young lady to a…

This is a powerful and moving piece. I’ve made a few minor edits for flow and clarity: April 1973. I paced in the driveway, praying my mother wouldn’t pass away. It was late in the day, and darkness crept in, but I didn’t want to go inside. The muffled voices of adults barely reached me from within the house. But it didn’t matter. I was praying as they said I should. “Lord, please let my mother…

I remember reading somewhere a quote of a self-help Guru that said:  “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” I thought about that for a moment And I agreed. There are certain things in life you desire. However if dont create a plan to reach it – by default you planned to fail. That makes sense to me. How about you? Then a friend of mine who read something by another self-help personality…