# Secret to Success- Nick Saban, Alabama’s National Champion Head Coach – Don’t be a “but” Be an “And”

Coach Nick Saban is well known for his leadership and success as he has been the head coach of the University of Alabama’s football program. After winning the 2018 National Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs, Coach Saban was asked how he fosters teamwork for everyone works together to achieve the same goal for the team.

As Coach Saban begins sharing about desiring to know his players goals and dreams, he also talks about how important their behaviors are to reach these goals. As he points out, personal goals should never be held higher than the goals of the team. What is additionally intriguing is how he teaches his players to live their lives in a way that the word “but” should never be placed after their name.

“The two most compelling words in a draft, in my eight years in the NFL, in a draft report, when they read a player, was always “and” and “but” …which guy do you want to put on your team?” He adds, “why would anybody give anybody a reason to say “but” about what they do; and that’s what we try to get our players to do so that they create value for themselves and their future.”

Is there an ‘and’ or a ‘but’ after your name? Does those who know you best describe you with an ‘and’ or a ‘but’? You constantly want to live your life to add value to whatever it is that you do. See the full interview with Coach Nick Saban, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Alabama, 2018 National Champions, Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, character, integrity, NFL Draft, and life principles.

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#SuccessSecret; Faithfulness in the Ordinary Brings Extraordinary Success; Benham Brother, Real Estate Entrepreneurs

As we progress through life, we often want to know if there is a better way at carrying out the daily responsibilities that are unavoidable. Is there a better way to be doing this? Am I doing this right? The Benham brothers have impacted many through their life story of what God has done in their lives, chronicled in the book Whatever the Cost.

As the Benham brothers shares, it is often in the daily grind of the ordinary that sets us apart. "Faithfulness is proved in the ordinary. We’ve heard it said that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and that’s true. But God also uses extraordinary people to do very ordinary things. Faithfulness to God is tested in the fires of the ordinary." How very true this is. It is important to understand that promotion does not come from the hands of men, but from God.

For example, they highlight how we should respond if we are looking to begin our own business. “The secret to having your own business- be a faithful employee in someone else's business.” The same is applicable if you are wanting to own a home. “The secret to owning your own home is to be faithful in the one you are renting.” The same is true regarding finances. “The secret to having more money is to be faithful with the money you have now.”

This is such a powerful reality to comprehend. How many people are wanting to win the lottery, yet they are not even faithful with the money that they have presently been entrusted with? If we are not faithful with a dollar, we cannot be faithful with a million dollars. Have you seen this same understanding? How does this wisdom impact you? We want to hear from you. Hear the full conversation on how to be a better steward with what God has entrusted to each of us, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: The Benham Brothers, faithfulness, wisdom, entrepreneurship, finances, is my life ordinary? and times of testing. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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Secret to Success- Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama’s National Champion’s Quarterback

Some may not know of the devastating surprise upset that Alabama did in the last seconds of the National Championship game against Georgia. At the half, Alabama was down 13-0. Alabama Coach Nick Saban did the unthinkable by placing freshman quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, into the game. At the end of regulation play, the game was tied 20-20. Entering overtime, Georgia was the first to score with a field goal, pushing them up by three. When Tagovailoa was then sacked for nearly a 20-yard loss, it seemed that the favor was leaning towards Georgia. That was until Tagovailoa responded with a nearly 50-yard touchdown pass putting Alabama ahead 27-23 making them the 2018 National Champions!

Speaking to the press, Tagovailoa carried himself very well, with humility, considering he is a freshman and demonstrating exemplary athleticism at the highest caliber. The Press asked him multiple questions, asking how he has been since being away from his home state of Hawaii? What has brought additional attention to Tagovailoa, was his response when the press asked him where his poise comes from. “I would say my poise comes from my faith”. He continues, ‘Just being able to come onto the sideline every time, after I go into a drive, I just pray for peace. I just pray, asking God, let your will be done in me and the rest will follow’. He additionally shares how much of a blessing it is for him to represent his home state of Hawaii.

It is so beautiful to see Tua using this moment in the spotlight to turn the attention to the Lord and acknowledging Jesus Christ. Maybe you’re playing a sport and wondering what it takes to make it happen. Be faithful where you are and dedicate every action that you do to the Lord, and He will promote you in His timing. When God brings you to a place of success, it’s important for you to point to the Lord.

Does this bring you encouragement? How does it make you feel seeing such young men of character acknowledging the Lord? We want to hear from you. See the full interview with Tua, as well as other players on the team, Coach Nick Saban, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Alabama, 2018 National Champions, Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, and prayer. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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#Success Secret- T.D. Jakes, God Wants You to Succeed where Your Work, Play, and Live; In LIFE

Some may think that success is something that other people can experience. Jesus Christ wants all of us to experience the fullness of this life. When recently speaking to CBN News, Bishop T.D. Jakes shared some of the principles that he has learned in life. “Christ didn’t say that ‘I have come so that you might have church’. He said, ‘I’ve come so that you might have life, and have that life more abundantly’”. Some may categorize this as a prosperity gospel message, but Jakes continues. “I’m not trying to make people rich. This is not a prosperity preaching message. This is about empowering people to accomplish that dream.”

Many people are wanting to know, is there a better way to do ‘church’? How do I get promoted in the workplace? How do I raise my children? How do I affect media? There is a mountain of culture that God has created you to impact and make a difference. This is what VFNKB is all about. We want to empower you to make an affect and difference where God has called you to. Do these truths empower you? Do they speak to the many questions and longings that you have desired in your life? We want to hear from you. Share with us the desires that God has put in your heart to make a difference in our world.

See the full conversation about these important words of wisdom from Bishop T.D. Jakes, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: CBN News, life lessons, wisdom, impacting the 7 mountains of culture, how do I raise my children? how do I get promoted? what does it mean to live a life of influence? and life management. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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President Trump Honors Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekly Address

It is so exciting to have a President carrying out the very promises that he has stated since he ran for the Presidency. President Trump is cutting taxes and bring significant increases to our economy. In a recent weekly address, President Trump honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his “I have a Dream” speech that was delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

“It is the American dream. It's the promise stitched into the fabric of our nation, etched into the hearts of our people, and written into the soul of humankind. It is the dream of the world where people are judged by who they are, not how they look or where they come from.” Acknowledging the tragic death that Dr. King, Jr. suffered nearly 50 years ago, President Trump also shares about how his life and legacy continue today. “His words, his deeds, they live on forever. And the cause for which he gave his life only gained strength and force and power with the passage of time.”

What is so beautiful to recognize about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was his impact on our culture, not only as a Civil Rights Leader, but that he was a minister of the Gospel. He lived his life as a calling from the Lord, but his assignment was to civil rights. It matters how we live our lives. See the full address from President Trump, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: The Trump Administration, President Donald Trump, Civil Christianity, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, I have a dream speech, civil rights, and Alveda King. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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Coach Apologies to Tua Tagovailoa for doubting his Skills at Quarterback

As Alabama may have surprised many with overtaking the Georgia Bulldogs to be the 2018 National Champions, Alabama’s freshman quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa’s journey began a long time before that. He was also turning heads when he competed in Nike’s Elite 11 camp where he competed against some of the top quarterbacks at his level. One of the coaches in the coaching staff took the time to recognize Tagovailoa as MVP, but also to apologize for doubting his skills.

“You’re a heck of a football player. You’re a heck of an athlete. But, I didn’t see the discipline in your game, to be a quarterback. I could not have been more wrong, and I’m so happy I was wrong. Of all the kids I’ve ever coached, I’ve never seen one improve more rapidly than you.”

It is so beautiful to Tagovailoa remain humble amidst the demonstration of such talent and attention. What are your thoughts of Tagovailoa? Share your thoughts of Tagovailoa composing himself at such high levels. Also shared in this segment: athleticism, NCAA, Nike Elite 11 Quarterback Camp, NFL training, and sports. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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Prophesy! The God of Compassion is Breaking You Free from Bondage 2018- Hank Kunneman

As we begin this new year, it is always encouraging to see this new year from the eyes of the Lord. We don’t have to begin this new year the way the years of the past have been. When sharing a prophetic word, the Lord had shown him for this year, Hank Kunneman reminds us that the Lord sees each of us exactly where we are.

Kunneman shares that the Lord directed him to Luke 13, where Jesus healed a woman who had been crippled for 18 years. As Kunneman explains, “Jesus saw her”. Kunneman continues, “the enemy has been pressing the people of God so much to make them think that somehow we’re never gonna get free, we’re never gonna see an answer…God is noticing…” Just like the woman that was set free from her condition after 18 years, Kunneman shares prophetically, that in this year of 2018, so it is for us. “I speak specifically against the spirit of witchcraft and divination, assignments of the enemy, I BREAK IT NOW! I command it to COME OFF, and I speak, and I declare, WOMAN, MAN, BE LOOSED! BE LOOSED! BE LOOSED! from that which has weighed you down…”

Has this been you? Have you felt pressed down and hindered from what you felt that God has called you to? We want to hear from you. Has this word confirmed what you have been wrestling with? Share with us how this word has encouraged you and lifted your heart. See the full prophetic word from Hank Kunneman, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Sid Roth, It’s Supernatural, Hank Kunneman, prophetic word, spiritual warfare, healing, signs, wonders, Holy Spirit, hope, encouragement, faith, year of 2018, a new door, a new season, and deliverance. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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Prophesy! Once Kim Jung Un is Displace N. Korea will be Open!- Hank Kunneman

As many prophetic words have been released as we are beginning this new year, Hank Kunneman has recently shared a concerning word over the upcoming Olympics that are being held in Pyongyang, South Korea. As Kunneman shares, God is going to deal with the oppressive leadership of North Korea.

“The reason why North Korea is in the news right now is because of what it represents. It’s a spiritual domino…the devil wants to usurp his throne above the congregation of the North…that’s why the man is a puppet, speaking for the principalities of that region.” Kunneman continues to share what the Lord revealed to him about this leadership coming down. “And God is saying, ‘once there is a displacing of a fool, and a disarming of a fool, the whole hemisphere is going to open. What is underground shall begin to come above ground, and it’ll appear as a tremendous light.”

This is deeply encouraging, and God is bringing freedom to those that are oppressed within North Korea. You cannot negotiate with the devil. When someone decides to open those doors of darkness, there is no deciding what comes through it. When Christians are sentenced by the North Korean government, 3 to 4 generations are sent into concentration camps. God loves the Korean people and is about to bring unity into this region by His hand. Has the Lord shown you anything regarding North Korea? We want to hear from you. See the entire word from Hank Kunneman regarding North Korea, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Pyongyang South Korea, North Korea, the persecuted Church, concentration camps, Kim Jong-Un, the Jerusalem of the East, and hope. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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Prophesy! God Wants to do something special for you; Just Ask- Hank Kunneman

As we begin this new year, it is so encouraging to begin these days with the perspective that God has for this year. God has revealed prophetically to Hank Kunneman how God desires His people to engage Him regarding the desires they have in their hearts. Kunneman shares how the Lord directed him to look throughout Scripture, and the many times that Jesus asked people, “What do you want me to do for you?”. This is the question that the Lord is asking of us today. Kunneman explains, “I feel very prompted in my heart, be specific with God”.

What are you believing God for? We are not doing God any favors by not asking. If we do not ask, we do not have the faith that believes He can do what we are wanting Him to do. Has God answered you in those times of asking? We want to hear from you. Share what God has done in your life. See the full prophetic word from Hank Kunneman, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Hank Kunneman, prophecy, prophetic word, Holy Spirit, hope, favor, and faith. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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Prophesy! Decree- Satan My Family is Off Limits in 2018 In Jesus’ Name- Cindy Jacobs

As we begin this new year, encouragement comes when we decide to dismiss the happenings of yesterday and yesteryear, and allow them to simply remain in the past. When we turn our attention from the past, and onto the future plans that God has, our outlook greatly changes. When Cindy Jacobs shared just some of the prophetic words the Lord revealed to her about this new year of 2018, she spoke about how we need to respond to our future in this year.

“This is the year that you will possess the gates of your future.” Jacobs points to Genesis 22:17-18 that speaks dually of how God will bless us. We must respond to God with expectancy to move in a way that we could never imagine. “If you don’t have faith for God to do greater things, you’re not going to see greater things.” Now is the time to resolve in your heart and regarding every matter of your life that “this year is going to be different”. Jacobs continues to explain how to respond when the devil attacks you, your family, your home, and all that is important to you. There is a way that we can live our lives that the devil will think twice about sending attacks our way.

Be encouraged as you hear the full prophetic word from Cindy Jacobs, how to warfare against the attacks and plans of the enemy, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: prophecy, prophetic word, Holy Spirit, hope, encouragement, spiritual warfare, is the devil real? how do I know I’m getting attacked by the devil? how does the devil attack people? what is spiritual warfare? and courage. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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