The word "proactive" means more than merely taking initiative; it means that as human beings we are responsible and accountable for the way we live our lives. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions. We can subordinate feelings to values. We have the initiative and the responsibility to make things happen.

More so, becoming extraordinary is a challenge to become responsible. Responsibility simply means "response-ability"-the ability to choose your response. Highly proactive people recognize that in being responsible, they do not blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior is a product of their own conscious choices, made based on values.

Humans are wired with the ability to become proactive and responsible. Therefore, if conditioning has made us subject to forces and feelings that tend to ruin our lives, it is because we have, by conscious decision or by default, chosen to empower those things to control us.

If you feel that you've become passive, reactive, or reclusive, perhaps it's time to free yourself through the power of conscious decision making. Become proactive, carry your weather with you, and become extraordinary

True love is not a myth . . . but myths about love do abound Every day thousands of people make marital commitments on the temporary and shaky foundation of "being in love"-and quickly find life full of frustration and despair. Troubled by the onslaught of the Hollywood version of love aggressively promoted through the media, Dr. Ude sets out to explore the myth of what is being sold to us as love. In a simple and practical way, The Love Myth presents research findings by notable psychologists; while exploring the sociological, theological, and psychological implications of our misconstrued concept of love; and offering redemptive insights for pursuing, finding, and keeping true love.

The word "proactive" means more than merely taking initiative; it means that as human beings we are responsible and accountable for the way we live our lives. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions. We can subordinate feelings to values. We have the initiative and the responsibility to make things happen.

More so, becoming extraordinary is a challenge to become responsible. Responsibility simply means "response-ability"-the ability to choose your response. Highly proactive people recognize that in being responsible, they do not blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior is a product of their own conscious choices, made based on values.

Humans are wired with the ability to become proactive and responsible. Therefore, if conditioning has made us subject to forces and feelings that tend to ruin our lives, it is because we have, by conscious decision or by default, chosen to empower those things to control us.

If you feel that you've become passive, reactive, or reclusive, perhaps it's time to free yourself through the power of conscious decision making. Become proactive, carry your weather with you, and become extraordinary

The postmodern world believes that the moral virtues that hold society together are relative to individuals' assumed standards. Poststructuralism adds more insults to the already injured world by promoting the idea that moral virtues and words are mere images and as such are unreal. But how we live our lives does not die with us as unreal images; it survives us as our legacy. In this book the author celebrates the legacy of his late father, who he believes was the first Bible he read growing up under his nurturing care. These twelve life lessons are surefire nuggets that will transform your life and the way you currently live it Dr. Godwin Ifeanyi Chukwu Ude is the first-born son of the late Mr. Ude Okoronkwo. A pharmacist, a registered Christian counsellor/psychotherapist and an ordained minister, he holds two doctorate degrees in practical theology and biblical studies. He is married to Blessing Ude, a pharmaceutical quality assurance specialist and family life educator. They are blessed with two sons (Paul and David) and a daughter (Sarah) and currently live and work inSurrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Do you ever wonder who you really are? Have you ever asked yourself if you are capable of anything worthwhile? Have you settled for the least because you think you are not worth the best? This book focuses on helping you discover the treasures, gifting and abilities within you that are waiting to be uncovered and helping you move to a new level in your life. Becoming an empowered woman involves discovering who you are and stepping out with faith in God to guide you through the authentic performance you are capable of. Now is the time for women to step out of the shadows of life and into the spotlight, to move beyond life's drama to the place where you can fulfill God's purpose for your lives. Blessing Ude is a family life educator, a pharmaceutical quality assurance specialist and a certified marriage counselor. She has two masters degrees, in religious studies and family life education. She and her husband, Dr. Godwin Ude, lead Transformation Ministries Worldwide in Canada where they reside with their three children, Paul, Sarah and David.

One of the greatest tragedies in life is to see people's potential die untapped. A greater tragedy is to see potentials live unreleased. Can you imagine how many solutions to the problems we face today are buried with someone you knew? Only a few choose to use their gifts, abilities, talents and what God has taught them to mentor others. Many young women in churches today eagerly desire mentorship. However, they have difficulty finding an older woman willing to step into that role. Older women often feel unqualified, bewildered and fearful. This book is focused on bridging the gap between the older and younger generations by empowering and challenging women to fulfill their God-given mandate to mentor younger women. Blessing Ude is a Family Life Educator, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance specialist and a Certified Marriage Counselor. She has two Masters Degrees in Religious Studies and Family Life Education. She and her husband Dr. Godwin Ude, leads Transformation Ministries Worldwide in Canada where they reside with their three children.