Anthony E Wilkinson
Christian, Bible Teacher, Graduate of Yale Law School and Univ.
of Michigan, Entrepreneur, Inventor, Productivity Speaker, Former Congressional Candidate, Principal of a Business Law Firm and Professor at Pillar College, a Christian institution
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” ~ Michael Altshuler
Colossians 4:5 (ESV) "Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time."
John 8:32 (ESV) "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2021/the-truth-about-lying
The truth about lying You can’t spot a liar just by looking — but psychologists are zeroing in on methods that might actually work
“Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.” ~ Woodrow T. Wilson
John 15:13 (ESV) "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
1 Kings 3:11,12 (ESV) "And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you."
https://knowledge.insead.edu/blog/insead-blog/why-wisdom-cant-be-taught-6456
Why Wisdom Can’t Be Taught In the pursuit of wisdom, executives may find themselves taking off their masks to become truly authentic and reflective leaders.
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” ~ Unknown
John 15:15 (ESV) "No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you."
Luke 14:28 (ESV) "For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?"
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/03/finance-experts-new-years-money-advice-to-supercharge-your-2022.html
Money experts: These 5 pieces of advice can supercharge your finances in 2022 When it comes to finance-related New Years resolutions, starting the year off on the right foot can be the difference between accomplishing your goals or not.
“Time always exposes what you mean to someone.”
~ Unknown
Romans 12:10 (ESV) "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."
Proverbs 11:2 (ESV) "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom."
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/right-in-our-own-eyes
Right in Our Own Eyes: How Pride Keeps Us from Counsel If we are always right in our own eyes, we will become deaf to good counsel and vulnerable to disaster.
“The key to success is to start before you are ready.”
~ Marie Forleo
Proverbs 16:3 (NLT) "Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed."
Psalm 107:29 (ESV) "He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed."
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-book-stories-tsunami-survivors-decode-deadly-waves
A new book uses stories from tsunami survivors to decode deadly waves In ‘Tsunami: The World’s Greatest Waves,’ two scientists chronical hundreds of eyewitness accounts to show the human cost of life at the water’s edge.
“A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.” ~ Richard Nixon
Joshua 7:2a,4,5 (ESV) "Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai- So about three thousand men went up there from the people. And they fled before the men of Ai, and the men of Ai killed about thirty-six of their men and chased them before the gate as far as Shebarim and struck them at the descent. And the hearts of the people melted and became as water."
Proverbs 24:13 (ESV) "My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste."
https://www.goodto.com/wellbeing/wellbeing-news/natural-cough-remedies-104739
Natural cough remedies: cure a cough from the comfort of your home Treat a pesky cough with these natural cough remedies. They can all be made at home, ranging from homemade cough syrup and chocolate to teas.
“Failure is the tuition you pay for success.” ~ Walter Brunell
Galatians 6:9 (ESV) "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
Proverbs 19:17 (ESV) "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed."
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/poverty-america-2021-covid-pandemic/
What Happened to Poverty in America in 2021 When it comes to tracking how poverty impacts American families with children — a subject documented in 2017's 'Poor Kids' and 2020's 'Growing Up Poor in America' — estimates for 2021 reveal something noteworthy.
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” ~ Malala Yousafzai
Ephesians 6:19 (ESV) "And also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel."
Psalm 127:3 (ESV) "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward."
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/21/1074814640/march-for-life-protest-roe-v-wade
Thousands gather for the March for Life protest, as Supreme Court weighs Roe v. Wade The annual march in Washington, D.C., occurs around the anniversary of the Roe decision. This year, as the Supreme Court considers overturning some of its protections, protesters say they feel hope.
“Science and religion are not at odds. Science is simply too young to understand.” ~ Dan Brown
Genesis 1:31 (ESV) "And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day."
Luke 11:34 (ESV) "Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light, but when it is bad, your body is full of darkness."
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/eye-stroke-heart-disease-vision-exam-retina-oct
Early Signs of Heart Disease Appear in the Eyes Eye doctors may be able to detect signs of heart disease during a comprehensive eye exam, experts say. A new study finds that people with heart disease tend to have retinas marked by evidence of eye s
“Take the risk or lose the chance.” ~ Unknown
James 4:15 (ESV) "Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.”
Romans 12:1 (ESV) "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."
https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/yale-scientists-developed-a-new-pill-that-could-prevent-type-1-diabetes
Yale scientists developed a new pill that could prevent type 1 diabetes Yale researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing its effects
Acts 2:14 (NIV) "Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say."
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/martin-luther-king-jr
Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., never backed down in his stand against racism. Learn more about the life of this courageous hero who inspired millions of people to right a historical wrong.
“Practice makes progress not perfect.” – Unknown
Philippians 4:9 (ESV) "What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you."
Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV) “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-newborn
“When thinking about life, remember this: no amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of anxiety can change the future.” ~ Unknown
Philippians 4:6 (ESV) "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Proverbs 27:23-24a (ESV) "Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds, for riches do not last forever."
https://article.smartasset.com/financial-advisor-mistakes-18/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=powerinbox&utm_campaign=pi_falc_famistakes_fam18_desk&utm_content=792969&utm_term=1674_1.25&pi_adid=792969&pi_clickid=a0ffcb4f88554cc2825f462cadfa7a39&pi_creativeid=834223
“Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” ~ Robert A. Heinlein
1 John 4:7 (ESV) "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (ESV) "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/workplace-issues
Workplace Issues Workplace issues such as low job satisfaction, sexual harassment, and bullying occur for many workers, some of whom spend nearly a third of their lives at work.
“Everything is hard before it is easy.” ~ Goethe
Psalm 32:8 (ESV) "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you."
Exodus 4:11 (ESV) Then the Lord asked Moses, 'Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the Lord?'"
https://tulsaworld.com/archive/what-is-wrong-with-the-use-of-these-terms-deaf-mute-deaf-and-dumb-or/article_7c50d337-9ceb-5278-b59c-ea201f01ef46.html
What is wrong with the use of these terms: 'deaf-mute', 'deaf and dumb', or 'hearing-impaired'? News What is wrong with the use of these terms: 'deaf-mute', 'deaf and dumb', or 'hearing-impaired'? Courtesy of the National Association of the Deaf Aug 14, 2003 Aug 14, 2003 Updated Feb 23, 2019 0 {{featured_button_text}} Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Deaf and hard of hearing peop...
"Try to be like the turtle - at ease in your own shell."
~ Bill Copeland
Colossians 3:10 (ESV) "and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator."
Proverbs 23:4 (NLT) "Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit."
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210518-how-overwork-is-literally-killing-us
How overwork is literally killing us Alarming new research shows that people working more than 54 hours a week are at major risk of dying from overwork. It’s killing three-quarters of a million people each year.
"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us." ~ Joseph Campbell
Proverbs 19:21 (ESV) "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand."
Exodus 14:14 (ESV) "The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent."
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/when-how-invoke-your-right-silence.html
Proverbs 11:25 (ESV) “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.”
https://www.briantracy.com/blog/sales-success/using-the-law-of-reciprocity-and-other-persuasion-techniques-correctly/
The Law of Reciprocity & Other Persuasion Techniques Learn how to use the law of reciprocity, the socratic method, and push the "fair" button in negotiations to give yourself a powerful advantage.
"We do not remember days, we remember moments."
~ Cesare Pavese
Esther 4:16 (ESV) “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/what-determines-whether-or-not-most-people-will-become-successful-in-life
This is what determines whether or not most people will become successful in life Unsuccessful people, while scrolling through Instagram, say, “I don’t have time.” Successful people do what they have to (want to, need to) get done, DONE.
"Lessons are not given, they are taken." ~ Cesare Pavese
Matthew 13:10-11 (ESV) "Then the disciples came and said to him, 'Why do you speak to them in parables?' And he answered them, 'To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.'"
"I try to live with honor, even if it costs me millions of dollars and takes a long time. It's very unusual in Hollywood. Few people are trustworthy - a handshake means nothing to them. They feel they're required to keep an agreement with you only if you're successful or they need you." -- James Cameron
Matthew 5:37 (ESV) "Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil."
Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."
https://www.insightassessment.com/article/characteristics-of-strong-critical-thinkers
12 Characteristics of Strong Critical Thinkers 12 characteristics of strong critical thinkers. These mindset attributes motivate the application of thinking skills to problem-solving & decision-making
"It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership." -- Nelson Mandela
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you." 1 Peter 5:6
Why I Choose to Serve
My passion is to help you at home and at work as you grow into the full stature of Christ so that others will notice and give credit to the Lord for what He is doing in you and through you. Do you want to grow? If so, please like my page and let’s learn together.
I want to help you answer challenging life questions such as:
* I have a promise from God. What do I do?
* Why aren’t things working the way God said they would?