Dynamic Choices for Success

Life is too short and too precious to stake in trial and error or hit and miss. We must learn to make choices that matters in life.

Thus the Bible commands us: “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” (Ephesians 5:15-17, NIV) Here’s what people said about the choices we make...

“One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words. It is expressed in the choices one makes. And the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“He who chooses the beginning of a road chooses the place it leads to. It is the means that determine the end.” – H.E. Fosdick

“When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice.” – William James

“If you don’t make your own decisions, someone else will. Never let people make decisions for you.” – Ronald Reagan

“Life is basically a series of choices. We make our decisions and our decisions shape us. The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the decisions you make in life.” – Rick Warren

That’s why we need to know how to make the right choices for a truly successful life. On June 25, last Sunday of the month, my good friend Francis Kong will speak on Dynamic Choices for Success in our English Worship Service.

He is the president and CEO of Funworks, Inc., the president of Business Values Foundation and Values Programs Consultant to numerous companies. Plus, he is an author of numerous books, a radio broadcaster and a well-known motivational speaker.

Again, I would like to encourage you to invite seekers to attend this exciting event! Though we welcome people from other Bible-believing churches, we are specifically targeting seekers for this event. We want to reach out to people who are still considering the Christian faith. We need to show them that the Bible is really relevant to their daily living. Ask Sister Joyce for the invitation cards which you can give to your business associates, your supervisors and employees. For more information, you may call (8160634) or text me (09206088825).

Brethren, come and learn how to make choices that would make our life matter!

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