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The four-letter word that will transform your writing career New! What you need to know to write and publish your first book 
Writing a book is a powerful way to make a difference and extend your influence. But 99% of first time authors go about it exactly the wrong way. That's why so many wonderful books remain unfinished, unpublished, unknown. We don't want that to happen to you. In this resource, you'll discover fascinating secrets that will empower you to write a book that makes a difference. New: 12-week Empower Good curriculum for your small group  Just posted ... How do you get free of porn? Pastor Shane Holden - How to be strong in all areas Shane Holden is pastor of Damascus Road Church How do you get free of porn? Hope for Hard Times Hiring a professional writer - what you need to know The Gift of Transformation – Dwight Clough Losing 70 pounds in 5 months - Colleen tells her story How long it takes to get in shape - Personal trainer Luis Orozco What you should eat if you want to get into shape - Personal trainer Luis Orozco Three best exercises for getting in shape - Personal trainer Luis Orozco Why it helps to work with a personal trainer Starting your ministry - advice from church planter Shane Holden Ministry survival tips from Shane Holden Public speaking tips from Shane Holden Communicating vision as a leader - Shane Holden Leadership skill improvement - Shane Holden Strong in every area - keeping core priorities straight - Shane Holden Getting your dream off the ground - Shane Holden Share your dream with those who will support you - Randy Beck Achieving goals - 6th degree black belt Randy Beck Most important ingredient for succeeding in business – Randy Beck Breaking free of materialism to make a difference – Mike Buwalda Leadership and snake oil – Warren Hunsberger Getting God's perspective on money – Randy Beck and Dwight Clough The single most important thing you need to do as a Christian – Dwight Clough Which version of the Bible should I use? - Dwight Clough Raising money for your business Who are your heroes?  New
8/8/09Pure Victory: 22 Days to Moral Freedom for Men Over 60% of Christian men and 30% of Christian women struggle with pornography. This creates problems on many levels. It fuels the porn industry which profits by exploiting women, children and men. It damages marriages. It contributes to immorality. It drives a wedge between us and God. It compromises our ability to make a difference. In this 114 page e-course for men who want to move forward with God, I give you moral purity without the guilt trip. I show you techniques that have helped me, and I believe will help you. Incidentally, although this resource is designed for men, women have told me that it has helped them as well. Read more.  New 8/7/09Hope for Hard Times Most of us are no strangers to hard times. But why do some people thrive and overcome, while others wither when times get tough? Looking at 1 & 2 Samuel, this 85-page pdf resource uncovers the secrets that empowered David to emerge from the crucible of trouble to become of the greatest leaders of all time. Do you want to change your world. Plant the seeds of greatness during times of trouble. Learn more ... Hiring a professional writer A professional writer can help you get a job, get customers, get donors, resolve conflicts, improve your credibility and extend your influence. There's nothing better than a book with your name on the cover to improve your credibility. Tens of thousands of job seekers hire resume writers. And nearly every business or ministry hires copywriters to write brochures, fliers, ads and letters. But you need to hire the right one. Here's five things to look for when you hire a professional.  New 7/22/09The Gift of Transformation - an ebook for Empower Good members See video (46 seconds) Ever wonder why we can try to forget the past, but the past never forgets us? In The Gift of Transformation, I invite you to join me in my journey as I discover and experience the power of God's grace. Most of us - even Christians - live lives of "quite desperation" because we simply don't know how to get at the power Jesus offers to heal our deepest hurts and transform our lives forever. Every person I've talked to who has read this book has been powerfully impacted by it."Wow! What a powerful read!" is a typical reader response. Discover a life of transformation and to introduce others to the same. If you want Jesus to meet with you, read this inspiring book, and pass it on to others. Designed for the person who won't read a long, didactic book, this book engages the reader in a way most books never will. More and more people are being inspired to begin a journey of transformation as a result of reading this 140-page e-book. Because of the unique way the book is formatted, most people can read the entire book in about 30-45 minutes. "Life changing encounters with Jesus are really not all that mystical or complicated. All we have to do is find the place inside that Jesus wants to change and invite Him in." Discover more with The Gift of Transformation. Available at our members-only site. Not a member? Join here New 8/4/09 Losing 70 pounds in 5 months - Colleen tells her story 1 minute If you've tried everything and can't get the pounds off, you need to hear Colleen's story. No tricks. No ads for some weight loss product. Just an honest story about someone who lost 70 pounds in 5 months and now, in her 40s, is in better shape than she was when she was 18. More information about Colleen. New 8/4/09 How long it takes to get in shape - Personal trainer Luis Orozco 49 seconds Out of shape? How long does it take to get (back) into shape? Personal trainer Luis Orozco tackles this question. An EmpowerGood.com resource. If you live in Southern Wisconsin and would like to learn more about Luis's personal training services, call him at 608-338-8884 or visit Colleen's page. New 8/4/09 What you should eat if you want to get into shape - Personal trainer Luis Orozco 1 minute 22 seconds Does it matter what you eat if you want to get into shape? Absolutely! It matters as much as the exercises you do. Personal trainer Luis Orozco discusses foods that work for building strength, endurance and flexibility. If you live in Southern Wisconsin and would like to learn more about Luis's personal training services, call him at 608-338-8884 or visit Colleen's page. New 8/4/09 Three best exercises for getting in shape - Personal trainer Luis Orozco 1 minute 30 seconds We asked personal trainer Luis Orozco for the three best exercises for getting in shape. Here's a good starting place. Check with your personal trainer for the best exercises for you, or if you live in Southern Wisconsin and want to work with Luis and come up with your own customized plan, call him at 608-338-8884. New 8/4/09 Why it helps to work with a personal trainer 51 seconds If you've been meaning to get into shape for years, but just can't quite make it happen, maybe you need to work with a personal trainer. Luis Orozco talks about some of the benefits of working with a trainer. If you live in Southern Wisconsin and would like to learn more about Luis's personal training services, call him at 608-338-8884 or visit Colleen's page. New 8/1/09 Starting your ministry - advice from church planter Shane Holden 44 seconds Church planter, visionary leader and radio personality Pastor Shane Holden helps with foundational advice on starting your new ministry New 8/1/09 Ministry survival tips from Shane Holden 1 min 42 seconds Struggling to survive in ministry? This is for you! Church planter, ministry pioneer, visionary pastor Shane Holden shares basic advice on moving from survival mode to thriving in ministry. New 8/1/09 Public speaking tips from Shane Holden 2 minutes 5 seconds Terrified of public speaking? Want to become a dynamic public speaker? Pastor, speaker and radio personality Shane Holden shares some of the secrets that have made him a much sought after public speaker. New 8/1/09 Communicating vision as a leader - Shane Holden 2 minutes 25 seconds How do you, as a leader, communicate vision? Pastor and ministry guru Shane Holden offers this helpful and inspiring advice. New 8/1/09 Leadership skill improvement - Shane Holden 2 minutes 59 seconds Christian leader, pastor, church planter, visionary Shane Holden discusses how to develop the leader inside you. New 8/1/09 Strong in every area - keeping core priorities straight - Shane Holden 2 minutes 49 seconds How does he manage to do it? Christian leader Shane Holden is not only a powerful speaker and Christian leader, but he's a great husband and father, a good provider, and stays in great physical shape. How does he keep it all together? Here he shares a few thoughts on keeping your core priorities in perspective. New 8/1/09 Getting your dream off the ground - Shane Holden 2 minutes 20 seconds Is your dream going nowhere? Church planter and ministry pioneer Shane Holden explains how to get your dream off dead center. New 8/1/09 Share your dream with those who will support you - Randy Beck 52 seconds Share your dream with those who will support you, advises 6th degree black belt and Christian business owner Randy Beck. New 8/1/09 Achieving goals - 6th degree black belt Randy Beck 1 minute 9 seconds 6th degree black belt Randy Beck talks about what empowers some people to achieve their goal of becoming a black belt. Important lessons no matter what your goal. New 7/30/09 Most important ingredient for succeeding in business See video (1 minute 4 seconds) What is the single most important ingredient to success in business? Christian entrepreneur and 6th degree black belt Randy Beck shares his thoughts on the most important requirement for success in business in this short video. (Please excuse the "flash photography" issues.) Randy Beck's site New 7/29/09 Finding Jesus in the Suburbs - breaking free of materialism to make a difference See video (1 minute 11 seconds) Sometimes breaking free of our suburban shackles is the first step to making a difference. Money and ministry expert Mike Buwalda shows us how to break free from the invisible shackles that keep us from making a bigger difference in the Kingdom in this free pdf resource. New 7/28/09 Leadership and snake oil - thoughts on becoming the unique leader that you are See video (55 seconds) Leadership guru Warren Hunsberger received a personal invitation to the White House for his leadership and ministry accomplishments at Teen Challenge. Here he explains why one size doesn't fit all when it comes to leadership, and why no one can lead the way you lead. This free pdf document contains powerful thoughts to help you become the unique leader that you are. New 7/27/09 Getting God's perspective on money See video - 6th degree black belt and Michael Jackson (1 minute 1 second) Michael Jackson was an icon - wealthy, world famous, yet in many ways his life and death were tragic. Sixth degree black belt Randy Beck comments on Michael Jackson and money in today's video. That prompted me to post some research on God's perspective on money. Is it okay to want to be rich? Should we be poor? This free pdf document contains a summary of my research. Enjoy! New 7/25/09 The single most important thing you need to do as a Christian See video (1 minute 23 seconds) What is the single most important thing you need to do as a Christian? The answer might surprise you, for it is seldom mentioned, and seldom prescribed. Yet, without it, we cannot succeed in any lasting way. Hint: It probably isn't what you think it is. This free pdf document contains what it is, 4 reasons why it's most important, and 8 ways you can do it. Enjoy! New 7/24/09 Which version of the Bible should I use? See video (1 minute 22 seconds) Why are there different versions? The Bible is a collection of books written by dozens of authors over a period of 1600 years. Most of those books were originally written in Hebrew; some were written in Greek. Centuries later, the manuscripts were translated into English. Since the English language has changed over the years, since the Bible is such an important book, and since no translation conveys 100% of the original (though they are close), several translations or versions have been made. Some are created for the purpose of readability. Some are created for the purpose of word-for-word accuracy. Some are created to capture the dynamic flavor of the original. Here are some of my favorites: The Message - This is a great reading Bible, my top recommendation for beginners. It might not be the most accurate, but it does a wonderful job of making the Bible come alive. King James Version (KJV) - If you want to study an accurate translation that has stood the test of time, this is your top pick. Many simply wouldn't read any other. However, keep in mind that 1611 English is quite different than what we speak today, otherwise you might not know that "suffer" means "permit," "charity" means "love," and so on. New International Version (NIV) - This is another great reading Bible. I listen an audio version of this every day. I wouldn't stake my entire theology on one NIV verse, but it's a solid translation for everyday use. New American Standard (NASB) - Here's another very strong study Bible, a word for word accurate translation with language more up to date than the King James. Its much less readable than the NIV or The Messsage, however. Amplified Bible - If you're studying a single verse and want to get the most out of every word, then this is a good resource. Keep in mind that the "amplifications" weren't found in the original language, but they are the translator's best guess as to what the original was hinting at. Other versions. There are many. I'm even working on one myself. My friend Russell Stendal created a powerful and extremely accurate translation in his Jubilee Bible, which, sadly, is currently out of print.* Most are good, some are bad. Bible Gateway is a tremendous online resource containing the entire text of the Bible online in searchable form. It contains several versions, so you can compare any given passage in a variety of versions. *If you want to contribute funds to reprint the Jubilee Bible, send your contribution to Pan-America Mission, Inc., PO Box 429, Newberg, OR 97132-0429 USA and includ anote saying this is for reprinting the English version of the Jubilee Bible. Comments I'm surprised that you have left off the list of good translations the New Living Translation (NLT) by Tyndale. It is my favorite. I love its style and readability and how it brings out the meaning in such an understandable way. Forrest Zander New 7/23/09 Raising money for your business See video (34 seconds) Looking to start or grow a business and need money? I found a great article, “How to raise money for your business,” that contains a mini-guide to each of eighteen funding sources: 1. Startup Financing 2. Equipment Leasing 3. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) 4. Microloans 5. Asset-Based Loans 6. Bank-Term Loans 7. SBA-Guaranteed Loans 8. Private Loan Guarantees 9. 504 Loans 10. Royalty Financing 11. Federal Government Venture Capital 12. Angel Investors 13. Business Incubators 14. 401(k) Financing 15. Direct Public Offerings 16. Reverse Merger 17. Initial Public Offerings 18. Institutional Venture Capital We plan to continue to add resources on
Suggest a resource here! Feel free to simply suggest a category (e.g., we need resources on developing business plans). However, if you have a specific resource in mind, I need to know (1) what it is, (2) where it is, (3) how to find it and (4) who can give me permission to use it. It's helpful if you include (5) your name and (6) email address as well. Thanks! Some resources will be available for everyone, some for members only. Many blessings! Dwight Clough Founder, Empower Good 
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