Purpose Angst?!

Hi there!

I'm looking for metaphors and similes about what your search for purpose has felt like.

I'm writing a new book that talks about people's "Purpose Angst." Some have a mild case and some, like me, have had a severe case. Pastor Rick Warren (at the purpose driven Saddleback Church) once said that I needed a daily purpose transfusion to keep me alive.. so yes, I had an extreme case.

Whatever comparison you can think of would be awesome! [And, feel free to provide some additional background information, if you want.]

Example: I felt like my heart was tied up in a big knot.
Example: It felt as if I were a little kid in a candy store who was not allowed to buy any candy.

Can't wait to hear from you,
Katieb

The Graduation Season Has Started!

With graduation in the June air, I'd like to ask you to share your most important or memorable Spiritual Graduation Moment -- something that was hard to do, but you did it out of obedience to God!!

NOT INCLUDING: Your salvation.

I'm looking more for surrender and spiritual growth stories -- that will bless other Christians who may be struggling, while reading this BLOG.

Think discipleship, not evangelism!

Can't wait to hear about Your Moment of Truth! - but remember not to include confidential details,
Katieb

WHERE R U...on the Road From Success to Significance?

E-Coaching Tips
May 09

WHERE R U ON...

The 8 Stages on the Road From Success to Significance

1. Disengage to think.

2. Do a self-assessment to understand what "build on your strength" means to you.

3. Find your spiritual core.

4. Envision your mission-in-life.

5. Clear your plate to create capacity.

6. Build a "Second-Half Team" to support your mission.

7. Test your concepts in low cost probes, as well as with seismic testing!

8. Re-paradigm your life. Develop an entirely new way of thinking about your life.


Adapted from Game Plan

by Bob Buford

WE JUST GOT ICF-PROVIDER APPROVAL!!! YAHOO!

NEWS FLASH:
Life Purpose Coaching Centers International® was ICF-approved TODAY as a provider of "Continuing Coaching Education" units by the International Coach Federation for our Courses #101, 201, 301, and 401a/b!!! (We only have 401c left to submit, and we will make sure that is done prior to presenting at the American Association of Christian Counselors' World Conference in Sept 09 in TN.)

This is HUGE for Christian Coaches - to be recognized by a secular entity that, in many respects, governs coach training! Please pray that we will be good stewards of this privilege, even exceeding the standards which are already quite high! A special thanks to Judy Thompson for all her due diligence. It would not have happened without her dedication and determination!

Please tell your friends -- and/or let us know today of any coaches who need to earn CCE units from ICF, and we will shoot them an email with the good news!

You may recall that we were also awarded Provider training status by IACET, the International Association of Continuing Education Training, in May 2008. Together with the ICF accreditation, that makes us the place for Christian Coach Training!

For more info, contact info@LifePurposeCoachingCenters.com.

Thanking Jesus,
Katie Brazelton

What are your favorite sayings?!

I find myself saying these things all the time...

It's not my business.

Never, never, never give up! (Winston Churchill)

Matthew 7:7
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Read chapter

What if?

Why not?

What are some of your favorite sayings? Post your answer here and/or on my Twitter page (http://twitter.com) or my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com.) -- both under Katie Brazelton.

Hugs on this cold day in SO CA,
kb

Happy New Year - Welcome 2009 in style!

The last part of 2008 has been a rocky road for me -- with crazy things like credit card fraud while the card was still in my wallet, lost luggage for 36 hours with my laptop battery in it, a flat tire on one of the busiest days of my life, numb hands that don't work without electrodes
zapping them, crashed computer (that one was totally my fault for plugging in a wrong cable! GGRR!), virus on a loaner-computer, leaky water heater which left me with no hot water for 5 days and showering at the community pool, book deadline in the next 50 days -- and trying to teach for Rockbridge Seminary and sit on a 2-day Jury Selection process while physically and emotionally helping my son's family move to Colorado and my daughter move to a neighboring county in CA.

But...what I learned during this odd season is that as I was tempted to throw a pity party, all I had to do was to ask others how they were doing to have my eyes really opened! I was so often
humbled by really tough situations in other's lives. For example, two friends lost their houses this week; another friend's husband is today having tests for possible colon cancer; and another friend's husband lost his job.

May I urge you during this New Year to be like Christ who cared deeply about the trials of others. Take the time to ask the all-important question: Do you have any prayer requests!? You will be forever blessed by asking the question and then praying for others. BTW, I often ask a waitress/waiter serving a meal: "We are about to offer thanks for this meal you have served us. Is there any prayer request we can include for you?"

But, if you try that, I must warn you to brace yourself. The last time I asked a waitress that question, she said to us: "Yes, please pray for my twin infant boys who were just born a few days ago and have to stay in the hospital for three more weeks. I'm really worried about them."

People are hurting. OFFER TO PRAY FOR THEM! You will make the birth, life, and death of Jesus more tangible for them and for yourself. May 2009 bring God's best for you and your family! And, may the prayers you offer on behalf of others change your life forever.

Hugs,

Katie Brazelton

Founder

Life Purpose Coaching Centers International®

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• Minimum Order = 1 Dozen Assorted Books
  
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