Hearing God

111 The Key to It All

This is the foundation to what is central in all my life and what we are building with Heaven in Business.

110 This doesn‘t feel like Heaven in business to me!

Fires, floods, pandemics, politics...people - with all the craziness it sure doesn't feel like Heaven in Business to me! There is pressure coming on all sides and everywhere we turn we are faced with questions that seem to have difficult if not impossible answers. What do we do in moments of history like we are in now?

Although we may feel pressure I'm reminded of Hebrews 10:38:

"But we aren’t the sort of people who timidly draw back and end up being destroyed. We’re the sort of people who have faith so that our whole beings are preserved."

We may not know each other personally but one thing I do know - the marketplace does not attract the timid or the weak. Just by choosing to engage in business I know that God has placed a strength and determination inside of you that, when you choose to operate in His strength, reminds you that you are the "sort of person" who relentlessly perseveres laying hold of all that God has in store for you!

This week we want to offer you practical and encouraging tools to equip you to face any challenge you may face. We are offering Andy's latest book FREE to you (you only pay for shipping). Throughout the book you will find practical tools to keep you engaged, thriving, and moving forward. To access this offer please click here! (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/findinghopebook)

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Fires, floods, pandemics, politics...sounds like the PERFECT opportunity for Heaven to invade earth and for you to experience Heaven in your Business!!

Your were born for this!

Andy & Janine Mason, Michelle Raftery and your Heaven in Business Team

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109 The Key to Transformation

This year I have been leaning into learning about the Kingdom of God. Reading books like The Unshakeable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person by E.Stanley Jones and The Cosmic Initiative by Jack Taylor. Plus interviewing the likes of Bill Johnson and Patrice Tsague and Shae Bynes and more...

I've also been reading through the book of Matthew (in the bible) looking at how much Jesus focused on the crowd compared to what he did with the disciples.

Here's a couple things Ive learned and what this means for you if you are serious about impacting the world for generations to come.

1. Prayer and worship is not enough - engage in the SYSTEMS of society

2. Transformation is an inside job - learn from Iraq, Afghanistan...

3. The crowd is fickle... like social media and politics... don't trust them

4. In our desire to multiply transformation we have bastardized the discipleship process  5. The way forward is ONE by ONE - FOLLOW ME AND I WILL MAKE YOU

6. Your greatest return is your kids... then your key team...

108 Vanity Metrics or Fruitful Endeavors

Last week Janine and I dropped our second daughter to Cornell University. It was an experience! Here's some of what I learned and what I pray will help you also - whether you have children or not!

- Generosity always wins

- A 2.5 star is a 2.5 star regardless of photo's

- It's vanity to work long and late

- Play and rest are a litmus test of a healthy life

Have a wonderful week and don't hesitate to send me any questions or comments to andy@authentic-solutions.com

107 Problem? No Problem!

*** THIS IS A TIMELY MESSAGE *** There are a few challenges around all of us right now. Individually. Corporately. Nationally. Globally. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and wonder how on earth we can get through it... OR we can get God's perspective and realize that we were born for this. This episode (used with personal permission from Bill Johnson), you will be equipped how to see from God's perspective, regardless of what you are facing, and turn your problems into the very nutrients that will sustain you. Problem? NO PROBLEM!

For more on Bill Johnson - see BJM.org. 

Bill and his wife Beni are the senior leaders of Bethel Church in Redding, California. Together, they serve a growing number of churches worldwide that are passionate for revival and seeing God’s kingdom established on earth. Bill travels extensively around the world teaching and equipping people to live a supernatural lifestyle.

This message was originally recorded by Bethel Media - you can watch or listen anytime here.

 

106 How to Increase or Scale UP

Last week I got to run along the border between USA and Mexico. As I was running I had an epiphany about all the times I have prayed for God to give me favor and increase. This was the FIRST time I explored the physical borders, or limitations, of the country I live in. What about the things I prayed increase for? Have I tested or explored my 'borders' in business, in community, in connections? What about you?

Have you ever prayed "God increase my territory" (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) or "Enlarge the place of my dwelling" (Isaiah 54:2)? How would you know that God has answered your

This episode I outline what stops us from increasing and what we can do about it to partner with God and grow in faith, grow in family and grow in business!

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105 Will You LIVE or Stay Distracted?

Life seems to be awfully messy at the moment. Uncertainty was always around us but right now it's up front and personal. Everywhere I turn friends, clients and acquaintances are surrounded by upheaval. Yet, every time I have a conversation beyond the surface, it quickly becomes apparent that MOST of the 'upheaval' is a DISTRACTION. It may be an emotionally charged distraction, but it's still a distraction. It may be very real and very painful, but it's still a distraction. What about you?

Are you spending your time on what is most important or are you endlessly feeding on things you have no control over?

Are you making intentional steps towards what you were born for, or are you quickly turned aside by every else's hot-topic?

Are you dreaming with God and taking action, or are you distracted?

Good news is, regardless of where you find yourself, today is a great day to choose to dream again and choose to take intentional action towards those dreams.

I highly recommend Dream Big or Love Does by Bob Goff.

Grab a copy of Dream Culture: Bringing Dreams to Life - your guide to discover and take action.

Download a dream list and get started!

Download the Personal Discovery Chart here.

And don't hesitate to send me questions, comments or suggestions on andy@authentic-solutions.com

 

104 Vacation Time

This week we took the family to San Diego for vacation. We had been saving up over 12 months and so grateful to be together before some of them head off for college. What about you? What does family vacation look like? What tips and tricks have you leaned to make the most of your time together? Let me know any questions you may have andy@authentic-solutions.com. I promise to respond… when I get back from vacation!

103 You Can't Do That

Have you had someone you know and respect tell you you can't do something that is on your heart to do? What did you do? Shrink back and listen to the advice? Push back and discredit their advice and do it anyway? What about where you have told YOURSELF "you can't do that...."

I used to think that the people who told me I couldn't do something that was significant or meaningful, were against me. I have learned that the contrary or opposing advice is actually a GIFT. It was NECESSARY to have people tell me I couldn't do it... or that it would be difficult... or wouldn't work. Why? Because it provided the early test of intestinal fortitude NECESSARY to push forward and do what was in my heart to do.

• If they had been all positive I could have deferred to, or relied on them rather than growing as a leader.
• If they had been all positive I wouldn't have had the strength built to overcome other challenges and opposition as it arose.
• If they had been all positive I wouldn't have completed further due diligence or heart checking NECESSARY to find an internal strength to push forward.

So where have you been given a "You can't do that."

Did you listen and need to recheck your decision so that you have no regrets?

Did you ignore them and do it anyway but need to readjust your attitude toward them - they are not your enemy but actually a gift to help you succeed? 

Do you need to adjust perspective and dig in and simply do the very thing that yourself or others say can't be done... because you were BORN FOR THIS!

102 Power, Love & Tracy Evans

How do you grow in power? I asked this question of my friend, Tracy Evans. She is a Stanford University Medical School trained Physician Assistant. Her answer adjusted my perspective completely. I trust it will do the same for you.

Before entering the mission field, Tracy served in the U.S. Army and overseas as a Medical Officer for embassies and the Peace Corps. Through these credentials, Tracy has secured long-term resident visas in Muslim and Communist countries typically closed to missionaries. In country, she builds medical clinics and schools which in turn facilitate evangelism, discipleship and church planting. Tracy is now ministering in Mozambique, Africa. During the last 17 years in Africa, her team has planted 22 churches and provided daily nutrition and life-saving medical care for more than 7,000 at-risk orphaned babies, many with AIDS. iReachAfrica has also hosted leadership seminars for government officials and pastoral training, while building and operating schools for children, a vocational training center for adults, literacy programs and a prison ministry. The goal is bring all of Mozambique to Jesus Christ by pioneering and developing communities of Christian disciples.

Find out more about Tracy at iReachAfrica.org. My family has personally supported her work for years and I encourage you to do the same if you want your donation dollars to be FRUITFUL! If you listen to this and sense a stirring to GO, then reach out to her via the website or email info@iReachAfrica.org.

The story of Tracy's life (so far!) is published as Outrageous Courage. Grab a copy for yourself and another to give away. Available on Bethel Store or Amazon