The Law of Manna

 Manna is a combination of five elements: people, intelligence, risk, resources, and capital.  The following are the laws of manna: 

- manna is given in exchange for prayer (A.S.K) and worship
- manna is produced and provided by God from heaven
- manna is brought to us in close proximity 
- manna is received as a finished product.  Seed nor animial farming is required
- we have to labor for the manna 
- manna is stored in a hidden place and is released in daily dosages according
to the need and purpose of the person recieving it
- God provides instruction and purpose on what to do with manna
- manna is God's presence.  Manna feeds glory (Exo 16:10), favor, rest and test our ability to remain loyal to his instruction (Exo 16:4)
- manna helps to restore and maintain a healthy culture among the people (Exo 16:9)
- conversely not having enough manna leads to silent bitterness
- God controls the life within the manna.  He has the ability to destroy or increase it's life at will
- manna expires either at the point at which it is eaten or at a designated time
- we are demendent upon manna and must receive it on a daily basis or we will perish
- God requires credit for providing the manna
- Quail are sent in the evening and they cover the camp.  In the morning dew remains over the camp.  The dew fades away it leaves the bread that appears like thin flake frost on the desert floor 
- manna comes with an orientation to instruct the user how who delivered the goods and how to best use the goods also an explanation of what happens if not consumed properly 
- their is always more value to the manna than what is advertised.  In other words everyone knows manna as bread but in fact a hidden value is the meat that was provided from the quail
- manna is not kept in scarce supply.  With God's help it is made readily available and abundant 
- God will multiply the ability of manna when we choose to stay in his presence and enjoy his rest
- even the quail take rest
- the rule of taking no more than three pounds each day was more than generous and everyone had no problem with compliance
- people receive manna when they reach a place spiritually when they reach a place of acknowledging that they are dependent upon God
- in other words manna is used as a tool to bring people closer to Christ Jesus.  People are more likely to accept Christ when they are feeding from his manna over what he is saying
- make the front door about Christ his manna not his word.   God's presence is laced in the manna and the fruit of the digestion is his word.  According the last supper Christ Jesus body is the bread and the cup is his word
- our discernment and God's grace all sufficient when we choose to operate within the law of his instruction Exodus 16:18
- manna has an optimal time of usage, timing is crucial Exodus 16:21
- mystery is an essential aspect of the manna experience.  For example how did the quail arrive to the camp as they are not made for migration.  Much of God's nature or his presence is not meant or is available for explanation or understanding.  Hence the name Manna, what is it?
- manna is understood but not clearly explainable
- we are to expect the unexpected from God's manna.  We define manna in today's market as people, capital, risk, intelligence, and resources
- manna is created to equalize the market.  Each person shall have their daily allotment according to their individual need
- God's presence is eternal however his manna is not.  In time all manna expires therefore do not hold onto it with a tight fist
- Manna expresses life through various stages starting out as dew, hardens, then softens on it's way to melt if the temperature is high enough.  Or will spoil with maggots if left past a day.  Also it will melt away if left untouched too long in the field.  Manna has a optimal time for usage. 
- On average with God's grace each person is given 40 years to plow and toil starting around age 20 and ending around 60 (Exo 16:35)
- Be grateful for the manna God gives you and be careful not to lust for more than what he has provided from his own will.  For He might give you an abundance of riches that turns out to absent of his presence.  This is what it means when Jesus states in Rev 3:18 'I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich...' Numbers 11

Exodus 16; numbers 11

6 Reasons to Keep Quail | Perfect Homestead Birds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kajwyWlD34

Additional Manna Scriptures
https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Manna

The Life the Legacy of Mr. Walter Colvin

On Saturday October 21, 2017 my relationship with my best friend Mr. Walt took a big turn when without so many words he let me know that he truly felt like he was dying.  Between that point to his death on Friday December 8th we went from confirmation that he had stage four cancer, to a family meeting in which he and his wife Barbara Colvin informed us that he had maybe six months to live, to him barely having life in body after Thanksgiving.

Mr. Walt's last week and half of life to this past weekend was undoubtedly the most grief I have ever experienced.  I had the privilege of getting to know Mr. Walt very well due to our connection of my wonderful marriage of his youngest daughter Kayla of now 18 years.  All together I had a great relationship with Mr. Walt for over 20 years.  Mr. Walt was very passionate about giving advice as he long for 'young' people to succeed.  The purpose of this journal entry is to list the lessons I have learned from Mr. Walt based both in his guidance as the closest father I have ever had and his life in general.  These are principals that I will lean on and attribute then to his life:

- always save money

- get into a career that is steady and provides opportunity for advancement

- use your career to build wealth, i.e real estate being an example

- address the people sown in your life that are easy for you to neglect.  Go out of your way to love them and take the lead in helping them be accepted by the group

- use your God given leverage to help others arise to and above the status you have achieved

- get your house in order long before the doctor says to get your house in order

- people love a friendly smile and a friendly person

- love displays when one cares and ask about the uncommon interest of the other

- process grief don't stuff it or hold on to it.  Face grief head on then let it out but be sure to let it go

- being present counts, it counts for a lot

- home is special.  Make it special no matter what season you are in 

-  truly the greatest gift is to be loved and to give love

- partner with reputable construction vendors and write contracts with them that protect your interest of quality of work and staying on schedule 

These are the lessons I recall from my father thus far.  I will continue to up date this list as I can recall them. 

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Spiritual Order trumps God given Purpose

Moses was given instruction to set the people of Israel free and on his way to execute his God given assignment in Egypt the Bible states the following

At a lodging place on the way, the Lord met Moses and was about to kill him.  But Zipporah took a flint knife, cut off her son’s foreskin and touched Moses’ feet with it.  “Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me,” she said. So the Lord let him alone. (At that time she said “bridegroom of blood,” referring to circumcision.)  Exodus 4:24-26 NIV

The moral of this story is that we can not for go spiritual order in lieu of the grand vision God has given us in our ministries or business.  God was going to kill Moses because their was a matter of personal spiritual responsibility that for what ever reason went ignored as Moses was on his way to 'save the world' as instructed by God.

A leaders personal responsibilities to God, himself, and his family should never become secondary to the vision God has given him to accomplish. 



Enclosure     

Martin A. Briggs
The ULEC Exchange, LLC

The History and Significance of John the Baptist

John was
- preach or herald or preaching or to an official messenger bringing news

- the theme of his God given message was “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near".  In other words to accept the kingdom of heaven one must let go of something else.

- he preached from the wilderness of Judea.  People from hundreds of miles ranging from Jerusalem, all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan came to him for ministry.  John was a ministry with national attraction. It appears John the Baptist held his ministry in a stationary location and people were drawn to him.  In contract Jesus traveled hundreds of mile.  The primary purpose of John the Baptist was God calling the people to repentance.  Therefore most everyone that came to John for ministry had to take a long journey away from their homes which is a reflection of the primary spiritual journey God required of the region before Jesus was to come to Earth.

- a big credit to the arrival of Jesus has to be given to the people that agreed with John and they were hungry.  They went out of there way to aggressively ask God into their lives    

- Isaiah prophesied about John purpose some 800 years before John was born when he said “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”  John is the voice of one who calls in the wilderness

- John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.  In other words John made a lifestyle of practical yet high quality product.

- John the Baptist was a man of humility and order.  His statement to Jesus in letting him know he was not worthy to baptize was an act of humility.  It was true Jesus is John's and everyone else's superior in every way and the baptism for repentance which Jesus did not require.  But to keep in line with Seder Jesus submitted himself to God's plan for every person.  Our Lord Jesus and our great elder John the Baptist are men of humility and order

- John was given therefore the great privilege of anointing Christ Jesus to the highest role that has or ever will be given to any being from God.  God the Father said the first and last statement written in the New Testament saying “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

- John and his disciples were a team that fast together.  We are also to fast since the bridegroom is not with us in body

- According to Jesus John was strong in heart full of conviction, as expressed earlier a man who dressed modestly in practical measure.  John came in the spirit of Elijah who had greatness that exceeded that of the standard spirit of prophet.  John had the prophet plus anointing on him.  He came in the spirit of Elijah.

-  John came neither eating much food nor drinking wine.  John's diet was very clean, light, and efficient.  He was most like very slim due to his diet and fasting.  Meaning his physical body lived much by Spirit

- "John was a lamp that burned and gave light" John 5:35

- Jesus places significance on character of heart and the willingness to help others shape their character of heart than he does the performance of miracles  John 5:36; John 10:40-42

- for he will be great in the sight of the Lord Luke 1

- ever to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born

- He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God

- he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah

- to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous
—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord

The only sermon on record for John the Baptist the High Word of the entire Bible from Old Testament to til his death:

 “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven. 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah but am sent ahead of him.’ 29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. 30 He must become greater; I must become less.”

31 The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. 33 Whoever has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.

All the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.
John the Baptist is the Elijah who was to come
And from the days of John the Baptist until Jesus, the city of BHM had been subjected to violence.
Violent people had been raiding BHM.



All the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John the Elijah.
And from the days of John the Elijah until Jesus, heaven had been subjected to violence.  Violent people had been raiding heaven.

Interpretation
perhaps from the time John was born to the moment of Jesus statement here violent people violently raided heaven   Mt 11

Matthew 11:11-12; Luke 16:16-17

Sorcerers the Practice of Magic Arts

According to the following Biblical scriptures sorcerers are those that practice magic arts.  They stand in opposition to the will of God and the practice has the worse consequence associated with those acts.

Babylon...By your magic spell all the nations were led astray 

- Revelation 18:23

...the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts (sorcerers), the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death

- Revelation 21:8 

“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. 15 Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts (sorcerers), the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood 

- Revelation 22:14-15

From my understanding the biblical definition of a sorcerer or person engaged in the practice of magic art is one who seeks and channels supernatural force outside of the name and will of Jesus Christ.  Magic is the opposite of prayer.  Prayer transfers the will and power of Christ Jesus from heaven to earth.  Conversely magic is the transfer of the will and power of the kingdom of darkness to the sorcerers of the earth.   

A spell, charm or hex is a set of words, spoken or unspoken, which are considered by its user to invoke some magical effect

A curse tablet or binding spell is a type of curse found throughout the Greco-Roman world, in which someone would ask the gods, place spirits, or the deceased to perform an action on a person or object, or otherwise compel the subject of the curse.

The Hellenistic period (roughly the last three centuries BCE) is characterized by an avid interest in magic, though this may simply be because from this period a greater abundance of texts, both literary and some from actual practitioners, in Greek and in Latin remains. In fact many of the magical papyri that are extant were written in the 1st centuries of the Current Era, but their concepts, formulas and rituals reflect the earlier Hellenistic period, that is, a time when the systematization of magic in the Greco-Roman world seems to have taken place—particularly in the ‘melting pot’ of varying cultures that was Egypt under the Ptolemies and under Rome.[original research?]

Acts 19:18-20 New International Version (NIV)

18 Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. 19 A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas. 20 In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.

According to Revelation 18:23 Babylon The Great, anti-Holy Spirit, speaks magic spells that lead all the nations astray.  One prayer, John's Prayer, breaks her curse  When spoken it provides immunity from all evil spoke against us and aligns us with the divine purposes of God.  

The is the John's Prayer otherwise know as the Lord's Prayer:

Scripture Mix from 
Matthew 5:1-2; Luke 11:1-4; Matthew 6:5-15;

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down to pray in a certain place.  When he finished his disciples came to him, and one of them said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” he began to teach them.

“This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
 And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from the evil one.

Matthew 5:1-2; Luke 11:1-4; Matthew 6:5-15;

Life to the Helpless brings Life to the 'gods'

God presides in the great assembly and he renders three critical judgments.


ONE: You are a god

Every man and woman is a “god” and all are sons of the Most High.  Christ Jesus whom is the embodied word of God stated and reinforced this fact when he echoed God's proclamation in John 10:34.  Again every man and woman is a child of God therefore he is a 'god' made in God's image as stated in Gen 1:27

TWO: Broken god's create a broken world

As a whole very few people know or accept they are a 'god'.  Therefore the overwhelming majority of all the people in the world know nothing about the fact that they are a god and consequently walk in darkness.  And as a result all the foundations of the earth are shaken.  The earth was and has been given to man to rule and take dominion over.  However mankind can never rule the earth appropriately if he does not know or understand his identity




THREE: The likeness of immortality is restored as we restore the helpless         

We will manifest the likeness of God as we embark upon providing life to the helpless.  Of course we know that life is the blood of Jesus and God ask us to apply the blood to the helpless via the following FOUR Cups criteria:    

CUP 1) stop defending the unjust and showing partiality to the wicked
CUP 2) start defending the weak and the fatherless
CUP 3) uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed
CUP 4) rescue the weak and the needy and deliver them from the hand of the wicked

We are called to bring life to the helpless whom God defines as the:
- weak
- fatherless
- poor
- oppressed
- and the needy

The secrete to restoring the 'gods' likeness of immortality and living in the fullness of God's favor and glory is directly correlated with our intentional efforts to bring life to the helpless (Luke 3:7-18).  We 'gods' will defeat all sickness, disease, and yes even death itself, as we pour life into the helpless

Yes Amen and Amen!

I love you Lord and accept your proclamation to bring your living blood of Jesus to the helpless!



This interpretation has been derived from the following sacred scriptures: Ge 1:27;Jn 10:34; Ps 82

 

John the Baptist the Elijah who Was to Come

Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence, and violent people have been raiding it. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. 14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. 15 Whoever has ears, let them hear.

Matthew 11:1-19; 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:1-34

"A Double Portion of Thy Spirit"
By David Pyles

Immediately prior to the time Elijah was caught up to heaven in the whirlwind, his younger understudy Elisha requested a double portion of Elijah's spirit (2Ki 2:9). Elijah being under the inspiration of God then replied that Elisha's request would be granted provided that the younger prophet were with him at the time he was taken away. The scriptures then record that this condition was fulfilled.
After reading of the spectacular career of Elijah, it is difficult to believe that any man could have a double portion of his spirit, yet it came to pass that exactly twice as many miracles were done in the ministry of Elisha as in that of Elijah. The miracles in the careers of these two men of God may be summarized thus:

Miracles in the Career of Elijah:

1) Causing the rain the cease for 3 1/2 years (1Ki 17:1)
2) Being fed by the ravens (1Ki 17:4)
3) Miracle of the barrel of meal and cruse of oil (1Ki 17:14)
4) Resurrection of the widow's son (1Ki 17:22)
5) Calling of fire from heaven on the altar (1Ki 18:38)
6) Causing it to rain (1Ki 18:45)
7) Prophecy that Ahab's sons would all be destroyed (1Ki 21:22)
8) Prophecy that Jezebel would be eaten by dogs (1Ki 21:23)
9) Prophecy that Ahaziah would die of his illness (2Ki 1:4)
10) Calling fire from heaven upon the first 50 soldiers (2Ki 1:10)
11) Calling fire from heaven upon the second 50 soldiers (2Ki 1:12)
12) Parting of the Jordan (2Ki 2:8)
13) Prophecy that Elisha should have a double portion of his spirit (2Ki 2:10)
14) Being caught up to heaven in a whirlwind (2Ki 2:11)

Miracles in the Career of Elisha:

1) Parting of the Jordan (2Ki 2:14)
2) Healing of the waters (2Ki 2:21)
3) Curse of the she bears (2Ki 2:24)
4) Filling of the valley with water (2Ki 3:17)
5) Deception of the Moabites with the valley of blood (2Ki 3:22)
6) Miracle of the vessels of oil (2Ki 4:4)
7) Prophecy that the Shunammite woman would have a son (2Ki 4:16)
8) Resurrection of the Shunammite's son (2Ki 4:34)
9) Healing of the gourds (2Ki 4:41)
10) Miracle of the bread (2Ki 4:43)
11) Healing of Naaman (2Ki 5:14)
12) Perception of Gehazi's transgression (2Ki 5:26)
13) Cursing Gehazi with leprosy (2Ki 5:27)
14) Floating of the axe head (2Ki 6:6)
15) Prophecy of the Syrian battle plans (2Ki 6:9)
16) Vision of the chariots (2Ki 6:17)
17) Smiting the Syrian army with blindness (2Ki 6:18)
18) Restoring the sight of the Syrian army (2Ki 6:20)
19) Prophecy of the end of the great famine (2Ki 7:1)
20) Prophecy that the scoffing nobleman would see, but not partake of, the abundance (2Ki 7:2)
21) Deception of the Syrians with the sound of chariots (2Ki 7:6)
22) Prophecy of the seven-year famine (2Ki 8:1)
23) Prophecy of Benhadad's untimely death (2Ki 8:10)
24) Prophecy of Hazael's cruelty to Israel (2Ki 8:12)
25) Prophecy that Jehu would smite the house of Ahab (2Ki 9:7)
26) Prophecy that Joash would smite the Syrians at Aphek (2Ki 13:17)
27) Prophecy that Joash would smite Syria thrice but not consume it (2Ki 13:19)
28) Resurrection of the man touched by his bones (2Ki 13:21)

The Elijah Anointing is the name of the spirit that allows for the miracles and wonders of God to flow through mankind.  This spirit was a special gift designed by God to return the hearts of mankind back to his family and kingdom, to restore the trust and belief of man in God, and to provide aide to the innocent.  The following rules make up the nature of the Elijah Anointing:
- it was designed by God and initially given to the super prophet Elijah and this is why we call this spirit The Elijah Anointing
-  The Elijah Anointing is passed from person to person but must be done with sincere intention between the giver and receiver
- The Elijah Anointing may be given directly to the receiver from heaven without a Earthly giver as it was for Elijah and John the Baptist
- The Elijah Anointing varies in strength and the extent of this power is unknown as Jesus was the one who demonstrated the greatest level of its power and then stated that others would "do even greater things" than he had demonstrated.  We have yet to witness these great powers therefore we can expect very powerful people to perform great miracles in Jesus name in the future
- The Elijah Anointing is designed and intended to grow stronger as it is passed down from generation to generation
- The Elijah Anointing can manifest in different forms.  Most of the time all persons carrying The Elijah Anointing exhibit powers included in the what we call The promise land: Immortal Masters of Creation Rulers over Demons 
- The Elijah Anointing is activated and sent from heaven to Earth under the conditions of compassion.  Compassion is why it was designed and the spirit of compassion is where if flows through.  Conversely the need for power, honor, glory and any other self feeding motive are not suitable for this spirit to rest.  It will only flow through those that operate from the need for compassion.
     

References:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/elijah
http://www.bcbsr.com/survey/eli.html

CommTrust the product of good staffing

CommTrust from a staffing perspective is what we sell to candidates and clients.  CommTrust is derived from the words communication and trust.   It is our everlasting endeavor to master the art of communication and to establish a pattern of integrity that results in a reputation of being trustworthy.

 

Definition 
CommTrust is communicating beyond what is expected in a clear and attractive manner.  CommTrust is a retailer of trust.  The trust we sell is a fact that with God's help what ever we offer is reliable and steady.

How to establish CommTrust 
The only way to establish CommTrust is to act and do because one loves.  Within the context of seder, discernment, and joy every task is completed out of a sincere desire to express love.  Love is the extra touch that is given to every task in effort to communicate care.  Care is the result of love.  Therefore we do because we care and we will go the extra mile to make sure every client and HCA knows they are cared for.  

According to Revelation 19:11 our great king Jesus is called Faithful and True.  It is important to note that his name is not Faithful and True, this is what he is called!  A name or title is given but what people call you is what is earned.     

We were created in the likeness of our great King Jesus therefore we with the aide of his Holy Spirit will also be called Faithful and True.

Jesus stated in Revelation 21:5...“Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

Jesus communicates and he extend trust.  Therefore we do the same!

enclosure

by Martin A. Briggs
KM Briggs, LLC

PresePlace the Cornerstone to Revenue Maximization

All staffing and placement companies have access to a world of infinite revenue potential.  The purpose of this manual is to provide instructions on how to reap the benefits of this higher reaching realm.  In most any market including times of scarcity and abundance this plan will achieve optimal production that allows for maximal revenue potential.  

There is a method of running a staffing unit that guarantees optimal market success that we have named PresePlace.

PresePlace is derived from the words presentation and placement.  Every staffing unit however that is defined for the agency needs at least one person in charge of PresePlace.   The manager of PresePlace meticulously and with great skill is an expert at three core task: 

- averages at least one presentation every day 

- 10 presentations pending at all times 

- net an average of one placement each week  

A steadfast unwavering commitment from the entire staffing unit to that formula is the answer to all market variances for a staffing or placement firm.  PresePlace is the cure for terminated or shrinking contracts, competitors, and capturing the infinite fortunes that are available in staffing.

Meaningful Presentation = the process 
- presentation is matching a qualified nurse to a open job vacancy that is well advertised
- a qualified candidate is one who is immediately available for placement, has justifiable experience that matches the job requirements, and is willing to work the location and time required.  In most cases presenting nurses that have already worked for us or have submitted their credentials for hire are the best candidates for placements potential
- PresePlace starts with a strong commitment to developing relationships with qualified candidates that are in high demand
- presenting one candidate to multiple job opportunities is good and establishes a spirit of commitment to quality placements

The following are the types of job orders that are most suitable for PresePlace in order of effectiveness:
Grade A) BamaMedStaffing Job Board
           B) Current or prospective hot client need
           C) External Job Boards (i.e Indeed, Careerbuilder, etc)
           D) Reactivation clients

These are the following presentation formats in order of most to least optimal:
Grade A) full presentation including cover sheet, resume, and skill check list
           B) partial presentation including cover sheet and resume
           C) cover sheet only which always includes employee first name, last name initial, job classification, years of relevant experience, date available, shift available (i.e per diem, days, etc), and a brief but sincere statement of why the candidate is being recommended for the available position.

High grade presentation equates to meaningful matches that fulfill the need of both the candidate and the client.  A presentation that is not meaningful will result in poor outcomes including low presentation to placement ratios and the placements that are made will more than likely end in a failure to meet expectations.  

  

Pending Placements = the objective
The objective is to maintain ten (10) pending placements at all times.  Pending placements are initiated when the client responds to a presentation with an active interest in pursuing the candidate.  Be sure to consistently follow up on pending placements and close the deal as quickly as possible.  Generally speaking a pending placement is less likely to be placed if the client has not hired the candidate within two to four weeks, six is really pushing it.  A candidate can only count toward one pending placement at a time.    

Placements = outcome     
Maintaining 10 or more true pending placements will result in at least 1 - 2 placements each week.  The actual outcome of the placement yield has a lot to do with the PresePlace managers ability to make meaningful presentations.  A placement can be arranged in either a direct placement, per diem, or long term staffing order.  We never focus on the cost of a placement.  We simply present ideas for consideration, capture the clients interest, and then figure the rest out later.

Following the after-mentioned recipe of PresePlace is a gurantee for achieving optimal market success assuming excellent customer service, integrity in operations, and consistently branding to a large client and candidate database.

enclosure

by Martin A. Briggs
KM Briggs, LLC
Health & Human Services Organization   

c/o ATC Healthcare Services, Inc

The Personality and Character of Queen Babylon the Great

According to my interpretation of the book of Revelation the spiritual name of the capital city of Earth is Babylon.  Below is a comprehensive list of the nature and character of the ruling powers of Earth as I understand it from Revelation 14 - 19.

Babylon is a woman who:

- is great as she has unusual or considerable degree of power

- is a great prostitute, she is a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money; she is a whore; a harlot.  She willingly uses her talent and ability in a base and unworthy way, usually for money.

- corrupts the earth and the inhabitants of the earth by the pleasure of the intoxication of adultery.  Babylon's primary attack on the earth is through the treason of marriages.  Adultery is voluntary having sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her lawful spouse.   Babylon makes all the nations drink the maddening wine of her adulteries.  She overpowers exhilaration or excitement of the mind and emotions.  The wine of her adulteries leads to mental disturbance; deranged; insane; demented behaviors.  Also enraged; greatly a provoked or irritated; angry spirit.  A person abnormally furious; ferocious.  Madness is the end goal

- She is a great city.  It is large urban town with defined boundaries, and a local government made of kings of the earth and she is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth, she rules over the kings of the earth and the kings of the earth commit adultery, these kings have royal authority

- The city sits on a scarlet beast by many waters which are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.  Babylon in other words is in motion and she is not stationary.  It feeds on all sorts of people.  

 - The kings of the Babylon are a scarlet (red) beast that is covered with blasphemous names. Impious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things an act of cursing or reviling God.  They show no respect or reverence for God.  They commit the crime of assuming to themselves the rights and qualities of God.  These kings express irreverent behavior toward anything held sacred.  They are reproachful, rail at, revile, and calumniate

- beast has seven heads and ten horns and it is the color scarlet.  The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits.

- Babylon is dressed in purple and scarlet, glitters with gold, precious stones and pearls.  Meaning the appearance of Babylon will always appear majestic.

- holds a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. 

- has a mysterious name written on her forehead: "Babylon the Great, the Mother of Prostitutes and of the Abominations of the Earth".  She is the source and cause of disgust and hatred on Earth.

- is drunk with the blood of God’s holy people, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus

- is greatly astonishing, she is amazing, a wonder, and had in admiration

- is a dwelling for demons a home of fallen angels

- sins are piled up to heaven and God holds her accountable to crimes.  All the many sins of Babylon are being accounted as they are massive and visible to God!

- will and/or is to receive plagues.  Therefore in one day her plagues will overtake her: death, mourning and famine. She will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.

- gives herself glory and luxury.  She givers herself great praise, extol, magnify, celebrate.  She boast of her own greatness and places herself high.  She lives a life in sumptuous and delicate style of living.  Entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly:

- in her heart she boasts, ‘I sit enthroned as queen. I am not a widow; I will never mourn.’  She is prideful and does not hide it!

- kings of the earth who commit adultery with her and shared her luxury

- people buy their cargoes from merchants of the earth — cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet cloth; every sort of citron wood, and articles of every kind made of ivory, costly wood, bronze, iron and marble; cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and human beings so

- The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her

- her intentions is set to lead the nations astray and she uses the force of magic spells to accomplish her objective.  She administers drugs set on the intent of poisoning

she is a haunt for every:  

- impure spirit

- unclean bird

- unclean and detestable animal

Babylon is a place: 

- of music 

- of tradesman 

- with millstone 

- lit by lamp that shines  

- the voice of bridegroom and bride 

- merchants are the worlds important people

- the merchants of the earth grow rich from her excessive luxuries

- of magic spells that lead nations astray 

- were all the nations have drunk the maddening wine of her adulteries

- where all who have ships on the sea became rich through her wealth

In her is the blood of prophets and God's holy people.  They have been slaughtered on the earth   

Fleur-de-lis

The Fleur-de-lis flower symbol technical translation is 'of the lily'

Represents the Trinity and virtues such as  perfection, light and life, royalty, strength & protection, worthy of trust with treasures, and "harvest of one's hopes are secured".

Wood (tree): wisdom and spiritual connection of earth to Heaven & Underworld.

The color gold is smbolic of elevation of the mind & generosity.

It's the perfect emblem to represent us without screaming 'disciple of Christ' to those we hope to gather into the kingdom that are resistant.

KM Briggs, LLC

The names Your names the person of Jesus The High King

[These] name[s] will be on their foreheads. 
I [Jesus] will write on them [my name].  
The name: 
- Word of God
- Jesus: savior of people from their sins (Mt 1:20-21)
- God (Ge 1:27; Jn 10:34; Ps 82)
- New Jerusalem of heaven from God
- king of kings and lord of lords
- Immanuel: meaning “God with us” (Mt 1:23)
- my new name: a name written on him that no one knows but [Jesus] himself

To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end I will give that one:
- authority from my Father just as I have received
- the morning star
- authority over the nations and that one will rule [as] an iron scepter and will dash [the nations] to pieces like pottery

I am:
- the bright Morning Star
- an iron scepter to rule the nations
- the Root and the Offspring of David

These are the words of: 
- him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again
- him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David
- the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation
who is called Faithful and True



Scripture References: 
re 2:8;re 2:26-28;re 3:7; re 3:12;re 3:14; re 22:4;re 22:16; re 19:11-16

Kingdom of Jesus: Compensation Plan

Jesus our blessed king left us a clear detailed statement in the books of Matthew and Mark to know the expected rate of return on our investment into his Kingdom.  A person who wholeheartedly gives his life over to the word of Jesus Christ and serves on his team with unconditional love will receive the following

Seven Layer Compensation Plan:

1) Character of heart - according to the parable of the sower Christ Jesus will reward those who loving submit to his will a conditioned heart that is pliable for success.  Jesus will build your character in his likeness so that you may be suitable to receive the limitless blessing that are available in his company.   

Character includes freedom from fear, lust, pride, restlessness, and other spiritual bondage.  Character is built on foundation of a pure heart, longing for nothing but God, humility, zeal, discernment, joy, etc

The ability to love and be loved!  

2) The infrastructure of ability - Christ Jesus has but only two limits, the character and ability of you his servant.  These are the only two barriers that prevent our King Jesus from being able to provide us an out pouring of his unending wealth.  Christ Jesus will teach you how to increase your personal ability and that of the teams and/or organizations you are leading.  

Personal ability include: technical skill set, financial leverage, interpersonal aptitude, key relationships and contacts, resources, buildings, spaces, technology, equipment, supplies, intelligence, accounting, seder (organization and cleanliness)   

A kingdom man (male or female) spends the majority of his work resources and energy into building his personal infrastructure and that of his enterprise strong enough to handle additional increase God is looking to infill in his life.  Building a stronger infrastructure of ability is an ongoing perpetual task assigned to every person and organization within the kingdom of God.  The greatest asset of ability God will grant you is people.  Good people to serve in your purpose and good people to help you lead your God given mission.  

Keep in mind that the complete containment of God's blessing is not possible because his generosity is designed to always test the faith of his servants and it always overflows the cup.  So be accustomed to always facing infrastructure challenges.  Just as soon as you build one level of ability God brings additional opportunity that shatters the gates of the fence you just built =)  

Special note regarding the first and second levels of God's compensation plan: 

Character and ability are the only two limiting factors to allowing God to supply his unlimited blessing into every area of our lives especially in business.  That is why the first two sections, character and ability, in our Lord Christ Jesus compensation plan is the foundation for any success in his Kingdom.  All servants of Christ Jesus must spend more time in the development and maintenance of these areas and not on the score of rewards.  God provides the rewards and awards in exchange for ability and character.

3) Unexpected wealth and gifts - you will be given sizable financial gifts that will represent half or more of all the money or assets you will earn.  These gifts are an aspect of the Kings expression of love for you.    The amount of your gift is given to you in accordance with the first two levels of God's comp plan which again are character and ability.  You will receive unexpected monetary or material rewards in the form of unearned income and wealth.  They are God's gift to you to help you achieve more.   

Unexpected wealth and gifts include: bonuses, settlements, raises, commissions, appreciation, random cash and gifts, insurance payouts, financial aide from various people and organizations, favor, large contracts, job offers and orders, referrals, promotions, market demand, etc    

4) Work and care return (Gen 2:15) - according to Christ Jesus word each servant that is entrusted with God's wealth has the ability to double what ever is given to him.   Therefore expect the returns for your organization or occupation to double due to the work and care you have personally given to it. The citizens of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ are good workers who care for what they do and bring double returns on investment because the Holy Spirit resides within them.  Like Joseph the Vizier in Pharaoh's house kingdom leaders and laborers are in large demand and are sought out aggressively by world leaders.  

5) God's spoils - financial failures and business closures happen every day.  Although these events are unfortunate the broken pieces from the fall out remain in the market place as assets for others to glean.  Christ Jesus in his own timing and in his own reasoning will allow you to reap benefit from the loses of others.  This entire comp plan but especially the first, second, and fifth level of compensation is why Kingdom people and their associated business are depression and recession proof.     

Kingdom builders reap spoils during the following calamities: bankruptcy, divorce, death, closures, market declines, recession, contract loses, mergers, acquisitions, severe inclement weather, etc 

6) Rate of return - according to the word of our Lord Jesus Christ.   Every word he sows into a kingdom servant with whom has great character and ability will yield a rate of return of either 3,000, 6,000, or 10,000% of what Jesus sowed into that person.  Meaning for every single word or thought Christ Jesus planted into his trusted servant has the ability to be materially multiply by 30, 60, 100 times what was sown.

For example if God gives a business man the idea to open up a single business unit (i.e restaurant, store, outlet) then that business model has the potential to be multiplied by 30, 60, 100 times or more.  Every dollar blessed by God and passes through the hands of a faithful servant of Christ Jesus raises a crop of an additional $30, $60, $100, or more.  Again that is a financial rate of return of 3,000%, 6,000%, 10,000% and more.  

7) Eternal life returns - every effort or action from any and every person living on this side of life sows a negative or positive return in the next life.  The returns in the after life and in the New Jerusalem for the 'good' and 'faithful' servant of Christ Jesus will produce an eternal inheritance that 'no eye can see, no ear has heard, and no mind can perceive'.    

The aforementioned is the Seven Level Compensation Plan available for every Kingdom citizen of Christ Jesus our Lord and King ruler or all heavens and earth for forever more.  Praise be to God for his mercy enedureth forever and his love endures a thousand generations.

Enclosure

Martin A. Briggs
KM Briggs, LLC
Health & Human Service Organization 

Iron Scepter and Morning Star

26 To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations— 27 that one ‘will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces like pottery’[a]—just as I have received authority from my Father. 28 I will also give that one the morning star. Revelation 2:27-28 NIV

15 Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.”[a] He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.
Revelation 19:15 NIV

16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you[a] this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”  Revelation 22:16

Interpreted super scripture


The what to do:
To the one who is victorious and does my will (incense prayer and A.S.K) to the end,

The who you are:
I will give authority over the nations— that one ‘will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces like pottery’ He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. —just as I have received authority from my Father.  Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.”

The how to get:
I will also give that one the morning star.  “I, Jesus...am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”

In the United States, public utilities are often natural monopolies because the infrastructure required to produce and deliver a product such as electricity or water is very expensive to build and maintain.

The leveraging of time and volume allows the existing organization the opportunity to provide the service in the most proficient manner and at the lowest cost.

I will give this to you!  You just stay in your pocket of IP and A.S.K: 

Be patient to don't try to make this happen!  I will give this to you one piece at a  time.  In the State of Alabama, the public utility of xwDKLE lends toward being a natural monopoly because the infrastructure required to produce and deliver KJU8 and OH( is very expensive to build and maintain.

enclosure

Martin A. Briggs
KM Briggs, LLC 

Reflection: Warren Buffet investment Principles

Well more than eleven (11) years ago I read as much about Warren Buffet as I could find.  My career from a business perspective is an investor.  I figure if I want to be the best investor then I need to learn from the best.  No doubt Warren Buffet is likely the single wises and wealthiest investor living today.  The following are my interpreted business principals that I learned from Mr. Buffet as well as a few other ideologies I've picked up along that way that have brought me to the point I am today and that I utilize to guide my career as a investor:

Rule 1 - never lose money 

Rule 2 - never lose money 

Rule 3 - never lose money 

Other the land or other natural resources always make sure a capable and vested lord stands between you and the investment.  It is only reasonable to hold 1 to 2 investments that you are the direct lord over.  It is best to Lord over one asset class that serves as what I will refer to as a cash cow.  For most people their cash cow is their job career.  

If you have to contribute anything more than cash to an asset then it's not an investment it's a job.  Jobs are good but do make sure you know which financial classification you truly want.

good investments are readily available however they are generally hidden and take significantly more patience and research to discover.       

therefore always perceive your career as an investment and as often as possible attempt to utilize it as the foundation of your investment portfolio    

never take for granted the size of the available funds available for investments.  All things start and end with the number zero.  'Big' or 'a lot' is always rooted in the 'little' 

never use 'size' as the reason to invest or the measure of your success.  Doing so leads to needless intimidation or conversely a spirit of complacency    

purchase investments with a marketing moat.  A moat is the unique aspect or position of the investment that protects it from being commoditized or overly price sensitive    

never purchase investments you don't understand and have a great appreciation for  

use debt sparingly.  When used have a plan to pay it off within two (2) years but certainly no more than five (5).  Use all or most of the returns from the investment to payoff associated debt before moving forward 

be a reader and know the market, research

buy great investments with a current sticker price significantly lower than its current and potential value 

make significant investments and avoid chipping at ideas.  If you are going to get into something than do it in a meaningful manner that makes a significant difference    

purchase investments with a long term hold position in mind.  Invest in assets from a partnership perspective 

it is best to have and seek first and foremost in a major cash cow asset that serves as the foundation of your investment portfolio.  The cow serves two functions first as the bread winner that provides for the stability of the house paying all the personal needs of the investor.  Lastly the cash cow kicks off enough income to not only pay for the personal needs of the investor but a portion is able to be set a side to invest in other assets.  Again for most a great career as an employee, sole proprietor, or partnership is the first cash cow.   

never increase your personal financial needs beyond one to two cash cows.  It is wise to use the after tax profits of your investments to pay off debt or buy more assets  

live modestly and spend far less on life than your ability.  This will strengthen the leverage of your cash cow 

seek opportunities to stay away from all long term debt or pay it off when ever possible 

seek assets that are either designed or have enough financial room to cover partners that carry the responsibility, effort, and liability associated with the opportunity.  The investor will take home less profit from the opportunity however this will allow you to focus your efforts on your cash cow and more importantly life outside of your financial career.       

each investment should lay seamlessly upon the others and not interfere with productivity of each other.  The time burden of your combined investments including cash cow should not exceed 50 hour each week.  Your personal efforts to manage your investments should become smaller and lighter over time.  

use time to your advantage as that is always the greatest and most scares commodity.  It is the only material resource no one can create more of or gain back.  Use time wisely and it will position you a head of the market.   

when ever possible try to purchase investments that will give greater leverage and or influence to your entire portfolio     

Be patient and wait for opportunities that fit your investment principals   

enclosure 

God bless you, 

Martin A. Briggs

KM Briggs, LLC 

  

  

Interpretation of Revelation 19:10

At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.” - Revelation 19:10 NIV

Facts:
#1) a testimony is something that is held
#1) a Spirit of prophecy exist
#2) the Spirit of prophecy bears testimony to Jesus

Testimony:
- the office committed to the prophets of testifying concerning future events
- give evidence as a witness in a law court
- a testimony is the craftsmanship and skill of a prophet.  Therefore the work of a prophet is to learn, observe, commune with the Holy Spirit, and then speak the truth of God's word to others in the time God calls it forth
- therefore 'prophet' by definition is an identify    

Therefore my interpretation of the angels word spoken in Revelation 19:10 translates as the following:

"The active learning, observing, and communion with the Holy Spirit regarding Jesus is what makes a prophet great it is what made me great.  Don't marvel at my greatness, because I have become what I am because of Jesus and my pursuit of him.  Point your worship to Jesus not me."

It appears that the great prophet John had a momentary lapse into the sin of idolatry and pointed his praise toward an angel of God. The angel quickly helped John redirect his worship away from himself and back to Jesus the source of how the angel came to be in the first place.    


Scripture inspirations 
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing - John 15:5

Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him! - Mark 9:7

...Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.  And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”  - Matthew 22:40

Then a voice came from the throne, saying:

“Praise our God,
    all you his servants,
you who fear him,
    both great and small!”

- Revelation 19:5

Amen praise God thank you Jesus for helping me to better understand the Spirit of prophecy.


Sincerely,

Martin A. Briggs
KM Briggs

Time from God's Perspective

"But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day" 

- 2 Peter 3:8

Therefore 24 heavenly hours perceptually equals 41.67 earth years

This scripture 2 Peter 3:8 helps us put into perspective the intellect of the heavens.  Consider the following calculated interpretations. 

If a thousand years in heaven is liken to a day in the mind of God then the average lifespan of a human is liken to 2 days assuming the average person lives 80 earth years.  

A earthly year is liken to 34 minutes in heaven!  

It is very important that we always remember and keep to heart that we are not judged by the standard of mankind.  Our sins and transgressions are remembered as if they happened yesterday.  In other words the life of a person last generally 2 hours.  Therefore each person has two hours to align his likeness into the image of Jesus and be judged for his eternal placement God's kingdom.    

Glucose, Insulin, and ATP Champions to overcome Fatigue

Almost every major condition both psychological (anxiety, depression, grief, stress) and medical (cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronic kidney disease, Heart disease, Obesity, diabetes, etc) may have its root steaming from fatigue.    

Fatigue is a a result of energy deficiency in our cells.

Increasing energy to our more than 100 trillion cells can completely reverse or at least significantly reduce the symptoms of adverse psychological and physiological conditions.  

The following is a simple explanation of how the body produces energy: 

the body converts energy mostly from blood glucose derived from carbohydrate that was extracted from the food we eat

glucose is the energy most all cells in the body use for energy

glucose is released into the blood stream after digestion in the intestine

glucose travels in the blood until it finds cells requesting more energy

insulin is the hormone required to help the glucose enter the cell

the glucose is then converted to a energy source called Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

ATP is the currency of energy most all human cells need to fuel their purpose and function.  We believe the human body has the ability to completely heal itself so long as an ample amount of ATP is being supplied and efficiently utilized within all the human cells.  Further more the potential of what the human body can achieve with a mastery of creating and maintaining healthy energy has yet to be discovered in the modern world.

Power (ATP) builds healthy cells.  Cells join together to form what is called human tissue.  Tissue is the make up of every part of the body and ultimately the source of health outcome.  Therefor overtime the most powerful method of improving overall health outcome no matter the end goal is to maintain and/or increase the power available to our cells.

From our research, we have currently concluded that the well being of most all human cells is rooted within the health and richness of glucose, insulin, and ATP.  The well being of glucose, insulin, and ATP and their relationship to each other are the essential building blocks of a healthy life.  From here on we refer to these three kings of energy as GIA.


Various biological reasons why cells may not generate enough energy could stem from but are certainly not limited to:  
- not enough glucose available in the blood stream
- not enough insulin available to help glucose enter the cell
- there is enough glucose and insulin in the blood stream but they are not efficiently connecting therefore causing starvation to the cell
- or there is a healthy amount glucose and insulin in blood stream, they do enter the cell but the cell is not converting it to ATP as efficiently as needed
- or there is a strong relationship between GIA but the quality of the glucose and insulin is poor.  Therefore the cell is fulfilling its function but running on a poor quality source of fuel

Simple solutions to a complex problem
The reason(s) why we do not get enough energy are complex however the solution to create more energy is within our grasp and is relatively easy to obtain with enough desire and will power to modify lifestyle.  To increase GIA and maintain their healthy connection we must establish an environment suitable for their cohabitation.  The following is a guideline to actively building stronger cells:

Food source:
The bodies raw ingredients for energy (no one food or activity has the answer, a combination is required):

Earth 
potatoes, yams
pumpkin & squash seeds,
fish in general (tuna, salmon, halibut)
then chicken


Wind/Ether
oxygen (intentional meditative breathing from a resting position and exercise)    

Water
drink more than enough water.  Know your recommend daily allotment and drink (keep doing what we are doing)

Fire
- sun light (20 min per day a lines the spirit, soul, and body to optimal health beyond our understanding)


The soul raw ingredients for energy
- reliance and surrender upon the Blood Covenant of the Lamb. Relax upon the blood (Presence, Love, and the 4 CUPS)
- focus
- gain more time than task
- find a healthy routine
- Do everything you can to regularly go to bed and sleep at least 7 - 9 hours.  Take a 15 - 60 min nap during the day as often as you can  (2PM is optimal)
- remove or reduce toxic relationships with people and/or task
- remove clutter and live life as simple and light as possible
- be organized
- work from a rested posture (spiritually speaking)

 

enclosure 

Martin A. Briggs
KM Briggs, LLC
Health & Human Services Organization





Detailed notes and source for some of our reasoning: 
- glucose potatoes, yams, the best  (sucrose, glucose and fructose are important carbohydrates, commonly referred to as simple sugars)
- adenosine* (chemical produced by the body must make this nucleoside Nucleobases are nitrogen-containing biological compounds (nitrogenous bases)
found linked to a SUGAR within nucleosides—the basic building blocks of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)

- phosphorus (your body converts to phosphate from phoshosphorus) best food Pumpkin &; Squash seeds the absolute best, the fish
http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-phosphorus-foods.php

- insulin* Fish in general then chicken (Tuna, Salmon, Halibut)(a peptide amino acide hormone chemical produced by the body. Combinations of Amino acid lead to PROTEIN creation)
http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-highest-in-protein.php

Reflection: Dale Carnegie Precision Cold Calling

A a couple months ago I had the privilege of attending the Birmingham Business Journals Precision Cold Calling half day conference presented by Ms. Nancy Covert.  I found the class very helpful as it sure has helped me to be a better connector of people and sales person.

The following tips were very helpful and are now bedrock to who I am:
- phone presence is 75% voice intonation/dynamics (how you make them feel)
- and only 25% words we use
- people evaluate us on how we look, what we say, how we say it, and what we do (the last three are all they have to go by)
- the street definition of business reality is "get more done, better, faster, and with less"
- buyers are generally interested in time, cost, and quality, these factors are in constant tension
- people love to by but they hope to be sold


Other topics were discussed but these are the keys I am choosing to retain as pillars to my business toolbox.

Reflection: COTH Financial Freedom Conference

Kayla and I have been members of Church of the Highlands for over 7 years now and surprisingly this was my first time going to our financial conference since the third quarter of 2009.  I was very surprised to see how I left with so much inspiration and spiritual equipping.  The speaker Mr. Chuck Bently, CEO of Crown Financial was a dynamic speaker that I thoroughly enjoyed.    

Although much information was given the following are a list of tips or statements that I surely want to make sure are an active aspect of my being:

Steward from the Inside Out January 14, 2017 

- choose to identify with your eternal ID as a child of God not the world view 

- money flows to trustworthiness  

- coveting means you want what someone else has 

- our purpose is to work and manage God's property.  This has always been our responsibility even before the fall of Adam and Eve 

-  a steward is: 

  meek witch is power under control and constraint.  A meek person has more in storage than what is on display.  

  humble 

  self sacrificing  

  generous 

  motivated to place owner God 

  not ordering life to spend money for selfish means rather for God to spin us for his need 

  building the kingdom not a 'thingdom' 

  makes giving the #1 priority 

Many other great points were made but these are the ones that I want to retain in my Spirit from here going forward!  

Amen

Martin A. Briggs

KM Briggs 

Book Reflection: Pearls of the King by Pastor Lee Domingue

Last year Church of the Highlands (COTH) partnered with John Maxwell to present a very unique conference.  I had the privileged of attending the event held at the COTH Grants Mill campus and was pleasantly surprised to witness how mainstream business oriented the occasion turned out to be.  The pamphlets and other visual media was adorned with very popular business brands that supported the event.  I was enthralled with joy to participate in what felt more like a business meeting and a clear message that many of Birmingham's mainstream business elite have a passion for Christian leadership.

I felt the Spirit telling me that in spite of the already well established greatness God has and is giving to Highlands (i.e dream center, top ten largest church in America, dynamic prison ministry, ARC, etc etc etc) that he yet again was allowing the COTH to birth yet another great significant ministry to the world.  I felt the Spirit saying Highlands was called to also somehow play a very instrumental role in the support and equipping of the business industry in Birmingham and Alabama at large.

I did not think much of the word God gave me at the John Maxwell 2015 event however the Lord spoke to me two additional times with the same message regarding the possibility of the influence God would give COTH in the business and government community in the state of Alabama.  Either during that same time or a bit later Church of the Highlands purchased a mix use business building loaded with event and office space we now call the Grandview Campus.  It is located in a very prominent business district in an area of Birmingham called HWY 280.  Upon hearing this news God reminded me of the possibilities of what he might be calling COTH to become.

My wife and I were already on a ministry team at Highlands called Legacy.  Sometime after or before the Grandview campus was announced a gentleman from Baton Rouge, LA a Mr. Lee Domingue was established as the Legacy Pastor.  Which meant by default he was now my direct pastor within the family of Highlands.  Therefore I did some research on him to get a better understanding of his purpose and was shocked to see his experience was more in line as a successful business entrepreneur who was now serving as a pastor.  I found this very intriguing and once again God spoke to me about the potential of what he was establishing in Birmingham through the Highlands brand.

My research on Pastor Lee led me to read his book Pearls of the King God's Game Plan for Life.     


The main purpose of the journal entry is to list out the 'pearls' that I felt really spoke to me and are attributes I am committed to living on a daily basis:

- a king is referred to as a business man or woman who is not in full time ministry.  A true king is one with a mission to create wealth for the purpose of establishing God's covenant in the earth   pg 7

- to supply the finances needed to not only bring the message of Christ to all of humanity, but also be the catalyst for ushering in the second coming of Jesus!  pg 8

- know how to operate in the call as a king and enlarge your vision to fulfill your mission as a financial conduit in the body of Christ.  Your heart is what qualifies you, not a particular amount of money pg 9

- God is far more concerned with Him dwelling 'in us' than he is about rules... pg 16

- when God give us a word, a vision, or a strategy, we must use great discretion with whom we share those precious pearls pg 39

- "Sandlot League" vs the "Pharaoh League" many year ago I heard pastor Wellington Boone explain you have to take low roads to new heights.  Sacrifices must be made to fulfill dreams pg 41

- every king must learn to forgive those who have caused you pain or judged us harshly... how we respond will not only our determine our level of success, but more importantly, our level of influence for Christ in the world.  pg 42 - 45

- dreams power destiny, you can't have one without the other pg 60

- intimacy with God should be the #1 disciple of every king... we need to let certain things go... to keep a fresh relationship with our Father pg 74 - 79

- Bucky is dead... the day will forever be burned into my heart because it serves as the as a reminder of how important it is for every believer to chose to live a life of holiness; to walk out each day with the purity and innocence that can only come from God's presence alive within us pg 87

- have sufficiency for me and abundance for every good work/the kingdom pg 97-99, 101

- a sign you are headed in the right direction on your God-given path is when you come to the end of yourself and you can no longer "make it happen" in your own strength.  pg 104

- the Holy Spirit is the most untapped, unlimited resource available from God pg 110

- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV)

9 Two are better than one,
    because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down,
    one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
    and has no one to help them up.
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
    But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
    two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. pg 121

- your spouse is your greatest asset.  Treat her like your #1 client! pg 123

- the stealth and sleeper cell kings in the church are aching to be called out and invited to engage in the conquest of the God given dream of church pastors  pg 160

- covenant kings must be tested.  He must be able to be trusted, he must be full of humility, and he must be one who freely gives with no manipulation attached.  He must have a health marriage and family along with strong relationships; the last things you need is an insecure high maintenance - low impact person looking for you to full his needs in friendship pg 162

- the only achievements that truly matter are for those that are accomplished for the purpose of establishing God's Kingdom throughout the earth. pg 166

- Jesus did not say the gates of Hell shall not prevail against your business, or your vision, or your family.  He said the gates of Hell shall not prevail against His Church!   pg 167

- people immediately give honor and prestige to any person who has gained wealth, but the king must never allow this to become  part to his identity pg 168

- the covenant relationship of a king and a priest is a marriage of destinies that are depend upon each other pg 170

Amen praise God these are some of the many pearls listed in Lee's book that I shall ever make a part of my destiny.


Martin A. Briggs
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