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Just ExceptionalDay 40 - Living with PurposeLiving with purpose is the only way to really live. Once you know what God wants you to do, the blessing comes in actually doing it. Verse to Remember: "For David ... served the purpose of God in his own generation." Acts 13:36 (NASB) Question to Consider: When will I take the time to write down my answers to life's five great questions? When will I put my purpose on paper?2020-09-0920 min
Just ExceptionalDay 39 - Balancing your LifePoint to Ponder: Blessed are the balanced. Verse to Remember: "Live life with a due sense of responsibility, not as those who do not know the meaning of life but as those who do." Ephesians 5:15 (Ph) Question to Consider: Which of the four activities will I begin in order to stay on track and balance God's five purposes for my life?2020-09-0816 min
Just ExceptionalDay 38 - Becoming a World-Class ChristianPoint to Ponder: The Great Commission is my commission. Verse to Remember: "Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind." Psalm 67:2 (LB) Question to Consider: What steps can I take to prepare to go on a short-term missions experience in the next year?2020-09-0720 min
Just ExceptionalDay 37 - Sharing your Life MessagePoint to Ponder: God wants to say something to the world through me. Verse to Remember: `Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you, but do it with gentleness and respect." 1 Peter 3:15b-16 (TEV) Question to Consider: As I reflect on my personal story, who does God want me to share it with?2020-09-0619 min
Just ExceptionalDay 36 - Made for a MissionThe consequences of your mission will last forever; the consequences of your job will not. Nothing else you do will ever matter as much as helping people establish an eternal relationship with God.
Point to Ponder: I was made for a mission.
Verse to Remember: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
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Just ExceptionalDay 35 - God's Power in your WeaknessGod has never been impressed with strength or self-sufficiency. In fact, he is drawn to people who are weak and admit it. Point to Ponder: God works best when I admit my weakness. Verse to Remember: "My Brace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9a (NIV) Question to Consider: Am I limiting God's power in my life by trying to hide my weaknesses? What do I need to be honest about in order to help others?2020-09-0418 min
Just ExceptionalDay 34 - Thinking like a ServantGod is always more interested in why we do something than in what we do. Attitudes count more than achievements. Point to Ponder: To be a servant I must think like a servant. Verse to Remember: "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:5 (NIV) Question to Consider: Am I usually more concerned about being served or finding ways to serve others?2020-09-0317 min
Just ExceptionalDay 33 - How Real Servants ActGod determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you.
Point to Ponder: I serve God by serving others.
Verse to Remember: "If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded." Matthew 10:42 (NLT)
Question to Consider: Which of the six characteristics of real servants offers the greatest challenge to me?2020-09-0220 min
Just ExceptionalDay 32 - Using what God Gave YouPoint to Ponder: God deserves my best.
Verse to Remember: "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15 (NN)
Question to Consider: How can I make the best use of what God has given me?2020-09-0118 min
Just ExceptionalDay 31 - Understanding your ShapeThe very experiences that you have resented or regretted most in life-the ones you've wanted to hide and forget-are the experiences God wants to use to help others. They are your ministry!
Point to Ponder: Nobody else can be me.
Verse to Remember: "God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God's many kinds of blessings." 1 Peter 4:10 (LB)
Question to Consider: What God-given ability or personal experience can I offer to my church?
I have a gift...2020-08-3119 min
Just ExceptionalDay 30 - Shaped for Serving GodGod never wastes anything. He would not give you abilities, interests, talents, gifts, personality, and life experiences unless he intended to use them for his glory. By identifying and understanding these factors you can discover God's will for your life.
Point to Ponder: I was shaped for serving God.
Verse to Remember: "God works through different men in different ways, but it is the same God who achieves his purposes through them all." 1 Corinthians 12:6 (Ph)
Question to Consider: In what way can I see myself passionately serving others and loving...2020-08-3015 min
Just ExceptionalDay 29 - Accepting your AssignmentWhile many best-selling books offer advice on how to `get" the most out of life, that's not the reason God made you. You were created to add to life on earth, not just take from it. God wants you to give something back.
Point to Ponder: Service is not optional.
Verse to Remember: "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Question to Consider: What is holding me back from accepting God's call to serve him?
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Just ExceptionalDay 28 - It Takes TimeWhile we worry about how fast we grow, God is concerned about how strong we grow. God views our lives from and for eternity, so he is never in a hurry.
Point to Ponder: There are no shortcuts to maturity.
Verse to Remember: "God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again." Philippians 1:6 (NCV)
Question to Consider: In what area of my spiritual growth do I need to be more patient and persistent?
I have...2020-08-2818 min
Just ExceptionalDay 27 - Defeating TemptationThe battle for sin is won or lost in your mind. Whatever gets your attention will get you.
Point to Ponder: There is always a way out.
Verse to Remember: "God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it." 1 Corinthians 10:13b (NLT)
Question to Consider: Who could I ask to be a spiritual partner to help me defeat a persistent temptation by praying...2020-08-2719 min
Just ExceptionalDay 26 - Growing through TemptationGod develops the fruit of the Spirit in your life by allowing you to experience circumstances in which you're tempted to express the exact opposite quality! Character development always involves a choice, and temptation provides that opportunity.
Point to Ponder: Every temptation is an opportunity to do good.
Verse to Remember: "God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward then will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:12 (NIT)
Question to Consider: What Christlike character quality can I develop by defeating...2020-08-2620 min
Just ExceptionalDay 25 - Transformed by TroubleSince God intends to make you like Jesus, he will take you through the same experiences Jesus went through. That includes loneliness, temptation, stress, criticism, rejection, and many other problems. Point to Ponder: There is a purpose behind every problem. Verse to Remember: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV) Question to Consider: What problem in my life has caused the greatest growth in me?2020-08-2520 min
Just ExceptionalDay 24 - Transformed by TruthD. L. Moody said, "The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives." Point to Ponder: The truth transforms me. Verse to Remember: "If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32 (KJV) Question to Consider: What has God already told me in his Word that I haven't started doing yet?2020-08-2420 min
Just ExceptionalDay 23 - How We GrowNothing shapes your life more than the commitments you choose to make. Your commitments can develop you or they can destroy you, but either way, they will define you. Tell me what you are committed to, and I'll tell you what you will be in twenty years. We become whatever we are committed to. Point to Ponder: It is never too late to start growing. Verse to Remember: "Let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God-what is good and is pleasing to him and is...2020-08-2312 min
Just ExceptionalDay 22 - Created to Become like ChristGod's ultimate goal for your life on earth is not comfort, but character development. He wants you to grow up spiritually and become like Christ. Point to Ponder: I was created to become like Christ. Verse to Remember: "As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more." 2 Corinthians 3:18b (NLT) Question to Consider: In what area of my life do I need to ask for the Spirit's power to be like Christ today?2020-08-2220 min
Just ExceptionalDay 21 - Protecting your Church"Whenever I judge another believer, four things instantly happen: I lose fellowship with God, I expose my own pride and insecurity, I set myself up to be judged by God, and I harm the fellowship of the church. A critical spirit is a costly vice." - Rick Warren. Point to Ponder: It is my responsibility to protect the unity of my church. Verse to Remember: "Let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony and the growth of our fellowship together." Romans 14:19 (Ph) Question to Consider: What am I personally doing to protect unity in my church family right...2020-08-2121 min
Just ExceptionalDay 20 - Restoring Broken FellowshipPoint to Ponder: Relationships are always worth restoring. Verse to Remember: "Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody." Romans 12:18 (TEV) Question to Consider: Who do I need to restore a broken relationship with today?2020-08-2018 min
Just ExceptionalDay 19 - Cultivating CommunityPoint to Ponder: Community requires commitment. Verse to Remember: "We understand what love is when we realize that Christ gave his life for us. That means we must give our lives for other believers." 1 John 3:16 (GWT) Question to Consider: How can I help cultivate today the characteristics of real community in my small group and my church?2020-08-1917 min
Just ExceptionalDay 18 - Experiencing Life TogetherReal fellowship is so much more than just showing up at services. It is experiencing life together. It includes unselfish loving, honest sharing, practical serving, sacrificial giving, sympathetic comforting, and all the other "one another" commands found in the New Testament. There are many other benefits you will experience in being a part of a small group committed to real fellowship. It is an essential part of your Christian life that you cannot overlook. "Share each other's troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 (NLT) Question to Consider: What one step can I take...2020-08-1815 min
Just ExceptionalDay 17 - A Place to BelongThe person who says, "I don't need the church," is either arrogant or ignorant. The church is so significant that Jesus died on the cross for it. "Christ loved the church and gave his life for it." Verse to Remember: "In Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." Romans 12:5 (NIV) Question to Consider: Does my level of involvement in my local church demonstrate that I love and am committed to God's family?2020-08-1723 min
Just ExceptionalDay 16 - What Matters MostOften we act as if relationships are something to be squeezed into our schedule. We talk about finding time for our children or making time for people in our lives. That gives the impression that relationships are just a part of our lives along with many other tasks. But God says relationships are what life is all about.
Point to Ponder: Life is all about love.
Verse to Remember: "The entire law is summed up in a single command: Love Your Neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
Question to Consider: Honestly, are relationships my...2020-08-1617 min
Just ExceptionalDay 15 - Formed for God's FamilyGod wants a family, and he created you to be a part of it. This is God's second purpose for your life, which he planned before you were born. Your spiritual family is even more important than your physical family because it will last forever.
Verse to Remember: "His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ." Ephesians 1:5 a (NLT)
Question to Consider: How can I start treating other believers like members of my own family?2020-08-1512 min
Just ExceptionalDay 14 - When God Seems DistantIt is easy to worship God when things are going great in your life-when he has provided food, friends, family, health, and happy situations. But circumstances are not always pleasant. How do you worship God then? What do you do when God seems a million miles away?
Point to Ponder: God is real, no matter how I feel.
Verse to Remember: "For God has said, `I will never leave you; I will never abandon you."' Hebrews 13:5 (TEV)
Question to Consider: How can you stay focused on God's presence, especially when He feels...2020-08-1416 min
Just ExceptionalDay 13 - Worship that Pleases GodGod is not interested in halfhearted commitment, partial obedience, and the leftovers of your time and money. He desires your full devotion, not little bits of your life. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." Mark 12:30 (NIV) Question to Consider: Which is more pleasing to God right now - my public worship or my private worship? What will I do about this?2020-08-1317 min
Just ExceptionalDay 12: Developing your Friendship with GodLike any friendship, you must work at developing your friendship with God. It won't happen by accident. It takes desire, time, and energy. You are as close to God as you choose to be. "Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you." James 4:8a (NLT) Question to Consider: What practical choices will you make today in order to grow closer to God?2020-08-1215 min
Just ExceptionalDay 11 - Becoming Best Friends with GodYour relationship to God has many different aspects: God is your Creator and Maker, Lord and Master, Judge, Redeemer, Father, Savior, and much more.' But the most shocking truth is this: Almighty God yearns to be your Friend! "Friendship with God is reserved for those who reverence him." Psalm 25:14a (LB) Question to Consider: What can I do to remind myself to think about God and talk to him more often throughout the day?2020-08-1119 min
Just ExceptionalDay 10 - The Heart of WorshipThe heart of worship is surrender. Verse to Remember: "Surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes." Romans 6:13b (TEV) Question to Consider: What area of my life am I holding back from God?2020-08-1023 min
Just ExceptionalDay 9 - What Makes God Smile?When you live in light of eternity, your focus changes from "How much pleasure am I getting out of Life?" to "How much pleasure is God getting out of my life?" The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there is any who are wise, who want to please God. Since God knows what is best, in what areas of my life do you need to trust Him most?2020-08-0922 min
Just ExceptionalDay 8 - Planned for God's PleasureBringing enjoyment to God, living for his pleasure, is the first purpose of your life. "The Lord takes pleasure in his people." Psalm 149:4a Question to Consider: What common task could you start doing as if you were doing it directly for Jesus?2020-08-0815 min
Just ExceptionalDay 7 - The Reason for EverythingLiving for God's glory is the greatest achievement we can accomplish with our lives. The ultimate goal of the universe is to show the glory of God. It is the reason for everything that exists, including you. God made it all for his glory. Without God's glory, there would be nothing. "For everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory." Romans 11:36 (LB) Question to Consider: Where in your daily routines can you become more aware of God's glory?2020-08-0719 min
Just ExceptionalDay 6 - Life is a Temporary AssignmentThis is the third metaphor that teaches us God's view of life. This world is not our home. When life gets tough, when you're overwhelmed with doubt, or when you wonder if living for Christ is worth the effort, remember that you are not home yet. At death, you won't leave home - you'll go home. "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) How should the fact that life on earth is just a temporary assignment change the...2020-08-0614 min
Just ExceptionalDay 5 - Seeing Life from God's ViewHow you define life determines your destiny. Your perspective will influence how you invest your time, spend your money, use your talents, and value your relationships. Life is a test and trust. "Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won't be faithful in large ones." Luke I6:l0a (NLT) Question to Consider: What has happened to you recently that you now realize was a test from God? What are the greatest matters God has entrusted to you?2020-08-0517 min
Just ExceptionalDay 4 - Made to Last ForeverWhen you live in the light of eternity, your values change. There is more to life than just here and now. "This world is fading away, along with everything it craves. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever." 1 John 2:17 (NLT) Since you were made to last forever, what is the one thing you should stop doing and the one thing you should start doing today?2020-08-0415 min
Just ExceptionalDay 3 - What Drives Your Life?Everyone's life is driven by something: guilt, resentment and anger, fear, materialism, or the need for approval, but a purpose-driven life is rewarding now and in eternity. "You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm an put their trust in you." Isaiah 26:3 (TEV) What would your family and friends say is the driving force of your life? What do you want it to be?2020-08-0323 min
Just ExceptionalDay 2 - You are Not an AccidentLong before you were conceived by your parents, you were conceived in the mind of God. You are not an accident. The Bible says, "I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born." Isaiah 44:2 (CEV) God uniquely created you. What areas of your personality, background, and physical appearance are you struggling to accept?2020-08-0212 min
Just ExceptionalDay 1 - It all Starts with GodGod is not just the starting point of your life; he is the source of it. To discover your purpose in life you must turn to God's Word, not the world's wisdom. "Everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him." Colossians 1: 16b (Msg) In spite of all the advertising around you, how can you remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?2020-08-0112 min
Just ExceptionalIntroduction - The Purpose Driven Life by Rick WarrenIn this new season, we are taking a 40-day journey to discover the answer to life's most important question: What on earth am I here for? We are reading The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. Are you ready to take this journey with us? Watch out for the next Episode.2020-07-3102 min
Just ExceptionalSave the Future of our Children: The Psychosocial Consequences of Child Abuse in NigeriaChild abuse is physical, sexual, and/or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or a caregiver. Child abuse may include any act or failure to act by a parent or a caregiver that results in actual or potential harm to a child, and can occur in a child's home, or in the organizations, schools or communities the child interacts with.
In this Special Episode, Victor Owoyomi, Chief Consultant at Prince Crown Impact Management Consult, and Chiemeka Obi, CEO, Black Rock Ignite, joined the...2020-07-181h 23
Just ExceptionalLeading and Thriving in Post-COVID-19Survival isn't enough; we must lead and thrive in post-COVID-19.
The podcast was recorded during an online seminar organised by the Youth Fellowship of Hoare's Memorial Methodist Cathedral, Yaba, Lagos. In the training session, I discussed five principles or strategies for optimum and exceptional living in the new normal.
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Just ExceptionalWhat Exactly is Leadership?There are millions of distinct or related definitions of "leadership" on the internet and in books. But what is leadership really? Is it being in control, giving control to others or inspiring others to take control? Listen and share your views in the comments.
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Just ExceptionalSpecial Episode: Democracy and Development in Nigeria- The Leadership ChallengeJune 12 is Nigeria's Democracy Day Celebration.
We believe in Nigeria, and we cannot overemphasize the place of exceptional and excellent leadership in the development of our nation. On this special episode of The Exceptional Leader by Victor Ogunsola, Timothy Ola Bamgboye (Esq) and Victor Owoyomi (M.Sc) joined me to speak on the topic: Democracy and Development in Nigeria: The Leadership Challenge.
We must join hands together for the development of our dear nation.
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Just ExceptionalThe Exceptional Leader - About the PodcastWhat makes individuals, organisation and nations fail and keep failing? In this introductory episode of The Exceptional Leader, Victor Ogunsola shares his view about this key question. Enjoy.
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