Robert Moment

Happiness is a choice. Everyone is in the pursuit of happiness.

Few things in life are more difficult than being a teenager. From the age of twelve to eighteen, life resembles a rollercoaster. Many teenagers feel that Christianity isn´t cool.

We want to be loved unconditionally, right? But in order for us to experience this kind of love, we must allow the people in our lives who we love to know the real us.

It doesn't matter where we've been, what we've been through, or what we've done. When we reach out, when we ask God to change us, a transformation takes place.

For God, our problems are opportunities for His glory to become manifest in our lives. Your problem can be a window through which someone else sees God at work.

It´s true that God waits for us all of our lives. What is He waiting for?

What does it mean to be "sustained by something? No matter where you find yourself, whatever sustains you is there to keep you going.

When the ball drops at midnight, millions of us make promises. God always keeps His promises.

A diagnosis of cancer doesn´t just affect the patient but their family and friends as well. When someone you love is stricken with cancer, your emotions run the gamut: anger, disbelief, sorrow and fear.

A diagnosis of cancer is a terrible thing. When we hear those dreaded words, "I´m sorry, but it is cancer," most of us immediately go into full panic mode.

Most businesses are now realizing that traditional forms of advertising such as newspapers, television, and radio are no longer effective methods of marketing a product or service. The development of new technology, particularly the Internet, has changed the way businesses advertise.

No one likes to think about tithing when it comes to God and His church. If most of us were honest, we would admit that it is far easier to pray, sing God´s praises and help others than it is to turn over 10% of everything we earn to the Lord.

Your life´s purpose isn´t always easy to understand. Many of us go through our lives without ever knowing what our true purpose is .

All of us value our friends and know that it´s important to have friends we can rely on in our lives. Friends add to our happiness and give us comfort when things go wrong.

The most powerful weapon against fear and worry is scripture. You can find a scripture that pertains to your circumstances no matter what they are and lean on their power to reassure you.

When someone you love is sick or when you are sick, you should pray for God's healing power to wash over you. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't see a doctor or take full advantage of all of the opportunities that medical science has to offer.

In a courtroom, testimony is given by witnesses. Those witnesses tell the story of what happened and what they know as they experienced it.

There is no such thing as the wrong side of the tracks with God. I think it was Jim Collins who wrote the book "Good to Great," which said, "It is a sin to be good when you can be great." The power of God is unlimited.

What does God mean by unfailing love? As humans, we understand through our faith that God is our comfort and our strength, but do we really know in our deepest heart that he loves us unconditionally, without fail and without change?

People talk a lot of about the Grace of God and being touched by God´s Grace, but it´s one of the most difficult concepts for most of us to understand. After all, how can we grasp the concept of being the recipients of such an amazing and wonderful gift as the Grace that is God´s forgiveness of our sins when we are so undeserving?

You have probably heard people say that God is always with you. That´s hard concept to understand, isn´t it? But it should be a comforting one - you are secure in God´s abiding presence because He is eternal , and is eternally present in your life.

Right now you´re probably thinking, "Wait a minute, that doesn´t sound right. How can rejection be a form of protection?" But I´m not talking about rejecting by God. The Lord will never reject you – He will always love and accept you!

The power of God is unlimited and, in its vastness, unknowable in all its forms, yet this amazing and vast power gives us hope and should give us the confidence to go forward in life without fear.

Most of us think that if we could just get a better job, meet the right person, buy that gorgeous house…or something else we´re longing for, we will be happy.

Waiting is one of the most difficult things to do, whether we´re waiting for an airline flight, a phone call or an answered prayer. We become impatient and wonder why everyone else is holding us up and keeping us from getting what we want.

God can make a way out of no way. There are times in life when we hit a dead end and feel as though we are out of options. We´ve been brought low by fate or circumstance or even by our own wrong choices and we feel like we just can´t go on. These are the times when we just aren´t sure that God can really be there for us because things look so grim.

As you read this article, take a moment to answer the following question, "Is there a reason for me to be thankful today?" One of the most important gifts of all is life, and it was given to you by the Lord. Sometimes we forget the generosity of a loving God.

Caregivers are unique and special people and are a precious gift from the Lord. They nurture others, provide solace during times of pain or turmoil, and help to shape our lives.

One of the greatest gifts God gives to us is forgiveness. The reason it´s such a magnificent gift is because it is such a wonderful and all-encompassing one- it covers all of our flaws and faults.

No matter what the occasion, we often find ourselves looking for the best gift possible to give those we care about. But what about yourself? Have you thought about giving yourself the gift of forgiveness this year?

God bless you, Dear Mothers of the world! Whether you have given birth or have assumed the role of mother in some other way, know that you are loved and honored for everything you have done and continue to do in our lives.

Grief is a part of the healing process when you have experienced any kind of loss. Getting past that grief, whether it is over the loss of a loved one, a relationship or a job, and moving on with your life may leave you feeling like a stranger in a strange land.

It´s inevitable that when leading your ministry, leadership demands a powerful role to play in it. Because the purpose of ministry is to foster the life and vision God desires to Build His Kingdom to win souls and save souls, the right leadership style then becomes imperative to facilitate God´s plan, purpose and will.

Is your "Big Idea" for your business in line with God´s idea for your life? Many of us hope and pray that our dreams of starting a business will be successful and we ask for God´s help and guidance as we launch our big idea for a successful business. But what if our plans aren´t in line with God´s Big Idea for what our business should be? How can we tell? We have two options for starting a business. The first is speculation, which is where most people start. We take risks and just hope that things will work out for the best. The second way is to ask the Creator to show us the way – and that´s a sure-fire path to success. It may not happen overnight and it may not be on your timetable, but it will be the kind of success that God wants for you – the kind of real, true success that matters. Start and grow a business that follows God´s Big Idea, not yours! Focusing on ourselves will never fulfill our life´s purpose because it consumes us and takes us down the wrong path. The more we focus on ourselves and the trappings of worldly success, the farther we are from God. But everything starts and ends with God – or it should. Remember, it´s not about you! People have made this mistake for thousands of years, searching for meaning and purpose in their lives and not finding it despite the accumulation of wealth and fame. The Goal Isn´t As Important as How You Get There The mistake made by many people who are starting a business is in thinking that the real purpose is to achieve an ultimate goal. They think they will achieve happiness when they make a certain amount of money, open so many stores or are able to buy an expensive house. They think the end result is the measure of their success. They are so wrong! The true measure of success – especially in the eyes of God – is how you achieve the results! Did you enjoy yourself and use your gifts and talents wisely while you were working towards your goals? Did you achieve anything worthwhile for others during your climb to the top? There are lots of self-help books on the market that suggest ways to discover your life´s purpose. Being successful and fulfilling your life´s purpose aren´t the same thing. You can be successful by this world´s standards and still miss the true purpose for which God created you. If the starting point of your business ideas are self-centered questions like, "What type of business do I want to start?" "How can I become successful quickly?" and "What do I want to do with my life?" it may be time to start a dialogue with God and focus on where your gifts and talents could take you. "The Lord will fulfill His purpose for my life." -Psalm 138:8 Ask Him, "Lord, how can I use my talents for You?" "What kind of business idea would use my gifts best?" and "What would I most love to do that would glorify you and bless others and give me personal satisfaction?" Remember that personal satisfaction doesn´t mean monetary gain. To discover God´s purpose for your life you must turn to God´s word and discover what He has in store for you. God has given each and every one of us talents, skills and gifts. When we discover our destiny and do what we´re good at naturally, life becomes a pleasure we can share with others. Don´t take this precious gift for granted. We should all love what we are doing and wake up every day with enthusiasm and passion for what we do. That is the true measure of success. Is your "Big Idea" for your business in line with God´s idea for your life? How can you tell?

If I were to ask you which attribute is the most influential in regard to the success of a business, would you know immediately which one is the most important? Based on my many years as a business owner and entrepreneur, I have discovered that at the very top of the list is the distinguishing quality of integrity.

Small businesses experiencing a growth spurt on the Internet can be attributed to one common factor: a successful marriage of both online and offline marketing strategies. There are 7 marketing strategies that can take your business to a whole new level.

Your hands sweat, voice crackling, , experiencing shortness of breath and the shakes. Have you ever experienced any of these symptoms? These symptoms are sure signs of speech anxiety .

Living your life's purpose is very important in achieving success in your small business. Learn the seven secrets to small business success.

Personal branding is a very powerful marketing strategy in building your business. Learn how to stand out in a very competitive marketplace.

Entrepreneurs have 7 key traits that lead to success in business and life. Having faith, trust, confidence and determination are the qualities needed to become a successful entrepreneur.

The most important customer service question is a valuable measurement of how you´re doing business. It helps you as a business owner not only understand how your customers value your products or services, it helps you gauge where you need to improve and it tells you how you can better improve your business to meet your customers´ and prospects´ needs.

Negotiation is an art and skill you can master with success. There are seven keys to mastering the Art of Negotiation.

As a consultant , your reputation is your most valuable business asset. Build and nuture your personal brand and you'll make yourself a must-have and stand out in the competitive marketplace.

Writing Press Releases is one of those things that can take on a life of its own. The right press can generate tremendous exposure, opportunity and yes…profits. The real trick to writing a press release is to have something newsworthy to write about.

The customer is not always right, especially when it comes to verbal abuse. There are several steps companies can take to protect their employees from customer verbal abuse.

There is customer service and there is exceptional customer service. You know which option customers would prefer experiencing and that´s why these 7 customer service tips for delivering exceptional service will help you create your competitive advantage and get customers raving about you in no time.

Acknowledge the fact that all customers want to be treated special. Creating raving fans is really about getting back to customer service basics.

Building trust in a business relationship is critical to establishing credibility and achieving sustainable long-term success.

Exceptional customer service should be the primary goal of every business.

Customer service complaints can be turned into profits. Customer service guides every single business transaction.

Customer service can weaken business brands.

Customer service is the number one differentiator in a very competitive marketplace.

ROBERT MOMENT is an innovative customer service consultant, business coach and author of "Invisible Profits: The Power of Exceptional Customer Service." Visit http://www.customerservicetrainingskills.com and sign-up for the FREE 5 Day e-course titled, "Creating Wow Customer Service Experiences."