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Christian Auto Industry Professionals

An uplifting forum for those in the auto industry who believe in or are curious about the integrity of the Holy Bible and in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Location: Grayslake, IL
Members: 115
Latest Activity: on Tuesday

R U a Noun or Verb Christian?

What is your faith like...is it a noun, a thing, or a verb, something in action to which others might point and remark there is something "different" about you.

 

This is not an academic exercise. There is nothing that Jesus preached or His apostles wrote about faith and following Christ that is not verb-oriented. Yes, faith itself is a noun, but as James says, faith without works is dead. Please do not read this to mean works = salvation. Scripture is very clear that salvation is by faith alone.

 

So, what do we mean by being a Verb Christian? Is it attending church or tithing or donating time and money to charity...or taking care of an elder relative? These are all good things we all should do, if presented with the opportunity. Church attendance by itself simply says the individual attends church -- it reveals nothing about their changed heart, their obedience to Christ's commands or their submission of their ego/themselves/stuff/TV/sport/business to God and to others (especially their spouse).

Discussion Forum

I'm Dead to That!"

Started by Jim Leman Nov 14, 2011. 0 Replies

Accountability

Started by Jim Leman. Last reply by Bobby Compton Nov 8, 2011. 2 Replies

What is the purpose for life

Started by Rick Shahin. Last reply by Henry J. Doig Oct 14, 2011. 1 Reply

All That Matters

Started by NANCY SIMMONS. Last reply by Rick Shahin Oct 13, 2011. 3 Replies

Faith and your fork in the road

Started by Kurtis Smith. Last reply by Bobby Compton Oct 9, 2011. 7 Replies

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Comment by David Villa on May 15, 2012 at 4:13pm

A successful Christ centered sales career is built on specific principles.  A clear vision, good planning, great customer service, faith-filled words and actions, and trusting God through the obstacles are necessary if your to grow and succeed in sales.  To reach this success you have to stay focused on your vision and squash discouragement and doubt. 

 

Overcoming Procrastination 

 

Procrasination has been identified as one of the greatest hinderances to success. It's so easy to put things off, waste time on unimportant tasks, give up too easily, and get discouraged at set-backs.  Again to reach the level of success in sales desired you must use your time wisely, eliminate negative self-talk, and persevere through discouragement.  

      “Faith without works is dead.” James 2:26 (KJV) You can’t just pray for success. Develop a plan and work your plan. If you can do something about your situation, then do it. Stop making excuses, stop procrastinating, and do it!

 

Try these:

• make a prioritized list of what I need to do and get started right away.

• know exactly what you want to accomplish.

• Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what God has promised.

 

One last thing....DO IT NOW!! 

Comment by Bobby Compton on May 10, 2012 at 11:43am

You're blessed when you're content with just who you are - no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought. Matthew 5:3-5

Comment by David Villa on May 8, 2012 at 4:45pm

Og Mandino...  "Within my heart burns a flame and its heat is a constant irritation to my spirit to become my best. I will fan this flame"

 

Thank God for an inner-unrest that inspires Christians to be and do better than before. I can't imagine waking up one day and thinking... There, I have really achieved all that I will ever do!  The idea of having attained (or done my share) is a defeatist (or selfish) attitude.  We are called to "go into all the world." It is obvious by the society around us that we have barely begun the task.  I don't need to catalogue the social ills of our community, let alone the troubles of the earth! I pray you will be inspired to re-fire your spiritual engine and make every Sunday a target date for impacting someone's life... Strategize throughout the week on how you can bring someone to church... Share the joy of Jesus... and make a dent in the armor of indifference and apathy that covers the unbelievers heart. It's not too late to make a difference. Have a great day!

 

Comment by Bobby Compton on April 23, 2012 at 10:52am

Take limitations in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut you down to size - abuse, accidents, opposition, bad breaks. Let God take over!

The weaker you get the stronger you become!~

Comment by Kevin Bradberry on April 17, 2012 at 6:41pm

Looking for Christian manager who wants to work in a Christian environment.  Anyone in the Texas area interested, or consider relocation? let me know. Thanks.

Comment by Craig Lockerd on April 17, 2012 at 6:23pm

...Looks like "Opportunity!"

Many years ago, a large American shoe company sent two sales representatives out to different parts of the Australian outback to see if they could drum up some business among the Aborigines. 

Some time later, the company received telegrams from both agents. 

The first said, "No business here... natives don't wear shoes." 

The second one said, "Great opportunity here... natives don't wear shoes!"

Comment by Tom '1TeamSynergy' Wiegand on April 17, 2012 at 6:14pm

Quite an unimpressive group at 7%!  The ethical and honest don't cover up for the majority here, do they?  

Comment by Kevin W. Kelly on April 17, 2012 at 2:29pm

Proud to be a member of this group.  Brings hope.  We are in the lowest ranked business when it comes to honesty and ethics.  That ranking hasn't changed at all in over a decade.  Is it not amazing that the dealerships that are ethical and honest, not talk, but in action, become the most successful.   We are in the Lions den (or is it the lyins den) however, we know the path to make all the difference.  

Comment by Bobby Compton on April 17, 2012 at 9:03am

Out Pray - Out Hope - Out Love 

Don’t disqualify yourself. There is something about you that cannot be measured, something that goes beyond your talent, your education, your ability. God’s gracious hand is on you. Joel Osteen

Comment by Bobby Compton on April 12, 2012 at 11:22pm

God's grace is bigger than your biggest disgrace!~

 

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