ARTICLES

The following articles, by Michael A. Verdicchio, have been published on hundreds of web sites.  They are an inspiration and provide motivation for those who want to be successful Christians in every area of their lives. 

 

Don't Save For A Rainy Day!
By Michael A. Verdicchio

As Christians, our thoughts and corresponding actions are a very important part of our belief system. What does it communicate to your mind if you are saving for a rainy day?

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out how important your thoughts really are in becoming a successful Christian.

 

Failure Is Not An Option
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Far too many Christians live their lives with worry and doubt. They are afraid. What if it goes wrong? What if it doesn't work out? What if I don't get the job? What if my marriage fails? What if I really lose a lot of money on this business venture?

Click here to read the rest of this article to find out how you can be a successful Christian with an attitude of, "failure is not an option!"

 

Finish It!
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Many times in an effort to become successful, Christians will take a course to help in any number of areas. Yet statistics show that few people finish these kinds of courses.

Click here to read the rest of this article and find why people don't finish certain courses that they were hoping would help them to be successful.

 

Laugh A Little More
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Successful Christians have a merry heart. They are lighthearted. They can laugh a little and a little more!  Laughter is very healthy. Laughter also reduces stress. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of physical benefits to laughter.

Click here to read the rest of this article to see the benefits of having a merry heart.

 

Money Isn't Everything!
By Michael A. Verdicchio

The topic of money is sometimes touchy for Christians. It really shouldn't be.  Have you ever heard the expression, "Money isn't everything?" I'm sure you have.

Click here to read the rest of this article which honestly addresses the topic of money - a topic successful Christians must understand!

 

Poverty
By Michael A. Verdicchio

It is never the will of God for Christians to be in poverty. Quite the opposite is true: He desires for you to prosper and be in health.  The cause of poverty is not a lack of money. Does that statement shock you? It's true. A lack of money may be an effect of poverty, but it is not the cause of poverty.

Click here to read the rest of this article that is so important for successful Christians to understand!

 

What Do You Want?
By Michael A. Verdicchio

God has promised Christians that He will give us the desires of our heart. That is a very big promise from a very big God!  What do you want? Can you name five things off the top of your head that you want? Do you want to have a better marriage, more income, a better job, better health or more time?

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out the difference between "want" and "desire".  This clarification can really help you to be a successful Christian!

 

When My Ship Comes In
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Having an attitude of gratitude does not mean that you are just settling and giving up on your dreams. Successful Christians continue to pursue their goals and dreams, but successful Christians also choose to enjoy life today!

Click here to read the rest of this article, especially if you are waiting for you ship to come in!

 

Are You Clear?
By Michael A. Verdicchio

There is something that I have observed for a long time. Think about it and decide if it's something that you too have observed.  hen it comes to problems, shortcomings, failures and all the negative things in life, there are some Christians who seem to be able to relate and talk about those things in exquisite detail!

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out why it is so important to be clear on what you desire if you want to be a successful Christian.

 

Delete! Delete! Delete!
By Michael A. Verdicchio

How many times do you have to hit the "delete" key on your computer when you check your email? Sometimes there are a number of those annoying advertisements all in a row, so it's, delete, delete, delete. And what about those annoying little "pop-ups" when you go to some web sites? Delete, delete, delete!

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out how you can be a successful Christian by thinking the right thoughts and deleting the rest!

 

Fear Not!
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Modern psychology seems to suggest that living with fears is normal. Some popular phrases today include, "accepting your fears," "managing your fears," "embracing your fears," or "coping with your fears." But is that really the way that God intended us to live - with fear?

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out how to be a successful Christian living without fear!

 

It Changed My Life!
By Michael A. Verdicchio

You've probably heard people tell you, "It changed my life!" You may have heard commercials promise, "It will change your life!" Someone once even told me that a movie changed her life!

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out how successful Christians change their circumstances by changing their own thoughts!

 

Sleep On It!
By Michael A. Verdicchio

What do you think about before you go to sleep? Does it really matter? What you think about could be very beneficial and profitable to your life. While your conscious mind takes a break as you sleep, your subconscious mind actually stays very active. Because of this, the thoughts that you think about before you drift off to sleep are vitally important.

Click here to read the rest of this important article - more great keys on becoming a successful Christian!

 

Sugar And "Negs"
By Michael A. Verdicchio

While this is not an article about physical diet, it is interesting to note how many items at the grocery store have sugar or an alternative sweetener in them. It seems as though there is sugar in just about everything our society consumes today.

Click here to read the rest of this article which is really about your mental diet and how big a part that plays in being a successful Christian.

 

Waiting In Line
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Do you get frustrated waiting in slow moving lines? It is pretty hard to avoid waiting in lines these days. Here's a solution to keep you from getting stressed out while you wait in line. Recently I was at Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix, standing in the security check in line. The line was not moving very fast. For a few moments I just watched and observed how people were reacting to waiting in that line.

Click here to read the rest of this article with a great suggestion for successful Christians who find themselves waiting in line!

 

Fate
By Michael A. Verdicchio

There are far too many Christians who have bought into "fate."

The dictionary defines the word fate as, "The supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events," and "the inevitable events predestined by this force." It also says, "An event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future: the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events."

Click here to read the rest of this powerful article that demonstrates that successful Christians do not accept fate!

 

Do You Need More Time?
By Michael A. Verdicchio

For Christian dads it seems like time is at a premium. I know first hand. One thing that keeps a lot of Christian dads from changing courses in their lives is thinking that they don't have enough time. With all the demands of their present schedule, they just don't see how they could possibly learn something new or further develop their current skills. They often see it as too time consuming.

Click here to read the rest of this article and discover how as a Christian dad you can find the time to do the things you desire to do.

 

Stop Making Excuses!
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Successful Christian dads don't make excuses, they come up with solutions. Some explanations are regarded as "good excuses," while others are looked upon as "poor excuses." Either way, they both give explanations, or reasons why.

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out how successful Christian dads trust God to give them the desires of their hearts!

 

Getting Things Done
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Christian dads are busy! Here is method that will help you to not be stressed and to get things done.

Click here to read the rest of this article and learn how to be a successful Christian dad without all that stress!

 

How to Stay in a Good Mood
By Michael A. Verdicchio

As a Christian dad, what kind of a mood are you in?  Have you ever noticed how easy it is for people to be happy, excited, and positive when things go well? When there are no big problems, people feel good, and life is great! At those times, it is easy to be in a good mood. But, as a Christian dad, can you be in a good mood when things are not going well?

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out where your moods come from.

 

Making Ends Meet
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Finances are a big responsibility for Christian dads. Sometimes it seems like a real juggling act! This article examines the phrase, "making ends meet."  I think in most people's minds, the phrase, "making ends meet" implies that it is a challenge to have your income and expenses match. Your budget is really tight. Another phrase indicating a similar situation would be, "just getting by."

Click here to read the rest of this article and see why successful Christian dad don't just get by; they trust God to give them the desires of their hearts!

 

The Attitude You Carry
By Michael A. Verdicchio

As a Christian dad, what kind of attitude do you carry with you every day? Does it really matter? Yes, it matters. It matters a lot. Doors for success or failure are opened and closed by your attitude.

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out how your attitude as a Christian dad vitally affects every area of your life!

 

Three Simple Steps to Having a Great Day!
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Many times I close an email or an article by saying, "Choose to have a great day!" Most of the time, I end my Blog by saying, "Choose to have a great day!" I really mean it! Choose to have a great day. You should make that decision as soon as possible every morning.

Click here to read the rest of this article and learn these three simple steps for being a successful Christian dad.

 

Winning the Race
By Michael A. Verdicchio

In addition to working hard and refusing to give up, something else separates winners from losers. Those who understand and apply it are winners. As a Christian dad, you can apply it too. You can be a winner!

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out why successful Christian dads need to be flexible.

 

Are You Destined for Success or Failure?
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Who is success really for? Are there certain people who just have a knack for success? Are there others who are just destined for success? Is it available for anyone and everyone to be successful? Or is it only for the privileged few? What about Christian Salespeople?

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out why you are where you are today and how you can change so that you can be a successful Christian salesperson.

 

Attraction
By Michael A. Verdicchio

As a Christian salesperson you have a greater advantage than non-Christian salespeople. God is your Father.  What you focus on will expand. What you consistently think about, you will bring into your life. You will attract into your life your most dominant thoughts.

Click here to read the rest of this article to see how the law of Attraction lines up with the Bible and how it affects Christian salespeople.

 

Change The Picture
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Very few Christian salespeople realize that the clear picture that they carry of themselves in their own mind is a real and true image of who they really are. I'm not talking about what you say to other people when you tell them how great things are going. I'm not talking about making a casual positive statement about yourself and your life. I'm talking about the true picture that you have of yourself.

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out how you can absolutely be a successful Christian salesperson by having a very clear picture.

 

Fantasy
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Christian salespeople ought to be more successful than non-Christian salespeople! That may sound like a pretty big statement. But how big is your God?

Click here to read the rest of this article and see why successful Christian salespeople do not by into fantasy; instead they look to and trust God!

 

Obstacles Are Nothing More Than Illusions
By Michael A. Verdicchio

An illusion is an erroneous perception of reality or an erroneous concept or belief. An optical illusion is an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impression. Optical illusions are a lot like what I call, "obstacle illusions."

Click here to read the rest of this article to find out how successful Christian salespeople handle obstacles.

 

Where Are My Results?
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Christian salespeople should be getting successful results not only in sales, but in every category of their lives. Why not? God is our Father! Are you getting the results that you desire in your life? If not, then why not? Where are the results that you were expecting?

Click here to read the rest of this article that will show you a great little key that will help you to not get discouraged.

 

Why Doesn't It Work For Me?
By Michael A. Verdicchio

There are countless books, seminars and courses on the topic of self-improvement. You can go to motivational seminars, purchase CDs and workbooks, and order subscriptions. There is a wide variety of information and there are plenty of tools available, all designed with the intent of helping people to be successful in sales.

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out why some need to change their thinking before they start a course if they want it to be effective in helping them to be a successful Christian salesperson.

 

You Can Change Your Circumstances
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Some Christian salespeople don't see change in their life as an option. They say things like, "This is just how I am; that's what I am capable of producing" or, "This is just the kind of salesperson I am," or, "Hey, nobody's perfect."

Click here to read the rest of this article that shows that change is a part of life, and successful Christian salespeople recognize that!

 

A Secret Method for Success
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Self employed Christians ought to be successful, very successful. God never made a failure. And with his help, you can be successful.  A successful life is developed and accomplished by building one success upon another. What if a very simple method for success existed? What if this method was easy enough to use every single day in order to build success?

Click here to read the rest of this article and discover a neat method for building success.

 

Do You Need A Change?
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Making the decision to be self employed can be a big change. But self employed Christians should be very successful. God is on your side. You can make the change! In making a change, at first, there is recognition of the need to change. Either you realize it, or someone else indicates it to you. But, just recognizing that a change is needed does not change anything.

Click here to read the rest of this article and learn some great keys about change that will help you to be a successful self employed Christian.

 

How To Replace Your Belief System
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Many years ago, I heard the statement, "Replace every negative thought with two or three positive thoughts." That is good, solid advice. Negative thoughts produce negative results. Positive thoughts produce positive results. Let's look at this a little further as it relates to our belief systems. If a self employed Christian consistently thinks of himself as a failure, then he is consistently building a failure belief system. The degree to which that belief system is reinforced will be consistently evidenced in his life.

Click here to read the rest of this dynamic article that will show you some great keys relating to your belief system that can help you to be a very successful self employed Christian.

 

It Really Is Up To You
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Few self employed Christians realize that every day they determine their own successes and their own failures. These successes and failures are a direct result of what they choose to think about. You can choose to think weak, defeatist thoughts, or, you can choose to think thoughts of greatness and success! It really is up to you!

Click here to read the rest of this article and see how successful self employed Christians take responsibility for their lives.

 

Success One Brick at a Time
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Are you closer to your goals and dreams today than you were yesterday? Will you be closer to those goals and dreams when you wake up tomorrow morning? It all depends on the action you take everyday towards achieving them.  A lot of self employed Christians would agree that it is very important to be very clear and precise about the things that you desire in your life. Almost all success courses and seminars highly encourage you to write down your goals and dreams, and to be very specific. It is indeed a huge key.

Click here to read the rest of this encouraging article about becoming a successful self employed Christian.

 

Opposite Thoughts
By Michael A. Verdicchio

Self employed Christians, like everyone else, set the course for their lives by the thoughts that they think. You can absolutely be a successful self employed Christian by thinking the right thoughts.  What we think about, dwell on and focus on will always set the course for our lives, whether it is positive or negative, success or failure, victory or defeat. But amazingly, few people know and understand this and even fewer believe it. Believe it or don't believe it; the battle will always take place in the mind.

Click here to read the rest of this article and you'll see how dynamically true, "as he thinks in his heart." really is!

 

Two Powerful Words For Self Employed Christians
By Michael A. Verdicchio

"I will." Those two words boldly declare power, determination and vigor. "I will." Those two words describe strength and decision.

Click here to read the rest of this powerful article; as a self employed Christian you may end up changing a little bit of your vocabulary.

 

Your Dreams

By Michael A. Verdicchio

 

Having a goal or dream of being a successful self employed Christian can be exciting!  But far too many self employed Christians give up on their dreams.

 

Click here to read the rest of this article and find out why self employed Christians give up on their dreams.

 

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