Creative Success = Financial Balance with Flexible Budget Plans As a creative individual, dealing with irregular income can be daunting. In this episode of From "Creative Passion To Profit", titled "How Creatives Can Budget for Regular Income," I, Mahmood, tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by those in the arts and creative world—budgeting. Have you ever felt the high of being fully booked and having commissions flying off the shelves, only to be met with silence and income droughts the following month? You're not alone. But here's the good news: with a little planning, you can smooth out those financial ups and downs. In this episode, I'll share three simple steps to help you build a budgeting system that fits your lifestyle and supports your creative ambitions. You'll learn how to determine your essential baseline expenses, create a financial buffer for quiet months, and implement a flexible yet simple budgeting method that allows you to thrive creatively and financially. You'll also have some homework tasks... Timestamped Summary: [00:00:00] Introduction to challenges of budgeting with erratic income. [00:00:58] Step 1: Determine your baseline expenses. [00:02:12] Step 2: Build a financial buffer for quieter months. [00:03:46] Step 3: Apply a simple, discipline-based budget system. [00:04:58] Homework: Calculate baseline expenses and track income. Mentioned in this episode: Training Training Training Find out more about Budgetwhizz Find out more about Budgetwhizz Budgetwhizz…
LCBC exists to introduce people to Jesus and together follow Him. We are one church in multiple locations across the state of Pennsylvania.
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Recorded teaching from the Friday worship service at Life in Christ Baptist Church, Al Khor.
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Hard Times Can Break You or Build You
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35:33When life feels stuck and the path ahead is unclear, what grows in you? Faith or frustration? The answer will shape your future.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Protect Your Relationships with Boundaries
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38:19If you want to get it right with the people who matter most, the kindest thing you can do is to give them clarity on your boundaries. Discover how boundaries can actually lead to more freedom and greater peace in your relationships.על ידי LCBC Church
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How to Fight Without Ruining Your Relationships
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39:13Conflict is inevitable and normal. What if we could change the way we fight and argue into something that can heal our relationship rather than hurt or destroy it. Here's how to do it.על ידי LCBC Church
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Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness
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35:58Every meaningful relationship will experience conflict. The decision to forgive through that conflict is what determines whether the relationship will survive or dissolve. Is it worth fighting for?על ידי Jason Mitchell
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How to Handle Your Difficult Relationships
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29:35Relationships are messy. People do “peoplish” things. Rather than giving up when they mess up, here is what you can do to fight for the people that matter most in life.על ידי LCBC Church
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Let's reflect on what God has done here at our church in 2024. We're going to revisit moments of worship, hear stories of lives changed and remember the ways God worked through our church to make an impact.על ידי LCBC Church
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Finding Peace in Life’s Storms
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31:38Have you ever faced something that left you feeling powerless, anxious, or afraid? This Christmas, know that peace is possible. Jesus offers the gift of perfect peace, no matter life's storms.על ידי LCBC Church
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How to Discover God’s Will for Your Life
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40:33Have you ever wondered what God's will is for your life or what direction you should take it? Here's how you can find out.על ידי Matt Parks
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God created you on purpose for a purpose. Our hope is that you experience the life changing power of Jesus' work in your life!על ידי Jason Mitchell
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5 Questions to Ask When Life Feels Off Track
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28:02If this season of life isn't going how you hoped it would, you're not alone. But there is hope that brings relief to all the stress, anxiety and worry.על ידי Matt Parks
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What Sets Followers of Jesus Apart?
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37:24What do you see when you look at people who are in situations that are worse than yours? When you draw closer to the heart of Jesus you will find your heart opening up more and more to unconditionally loving everyone around you!על ידי LCBC Church
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Making a Difference That's Easy to See
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35:12We want to be a church where our actions speak louder than words, and our love is easy to see in our communities - here's how we are going to do that, and how it it benefits you!על ידי John Wilkinson
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How Ordinary People Can Have Extraordinary Influence
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23:24God's most powerful work isn't accomplished through rulers and kings. He works through the stories of ordinary people. Hear some for yourself and discover the power in sharing yours.על ידי John Wilkinson
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What’s Actually Robbing Your Peace?
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30:27Worry is everywhere. And it’s robbing us of joy, it’s robbing us of peace. And for so many of us – it just kind of hangs over us like a fog. Let's talk about how to get our peace back!על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Learning to Love Others When It Feels Impossible
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33:49Everyone has people they struggle with, even if they’re only ‘enemies’ in our own minds. So why does God call us to love them? It often feels impossible, but what if there’s a powerful reason behind it?על ידי David Ashcraft
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Who do you think you are, deep down? Let's talk about that, what God says and how to find your true identity in Jesus.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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The Key to Unlocking a Well-Lived Life
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32:03What are you searching for in life? Check out this message to find the key to a well lived life straight from Jesus.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Jesus describes himself as "the Good Shepherd" and says that his sheep know his voice. How do we know the voice of Jesus, and what can listening for it do in our lives?על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Finding Freedom & Joy in the Darkness
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30:19When Jesus said, "I am the light of the world", what did he mean? Let's talk about it and discover the hope he has in store for our lives.על ידי Matt Parks
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Living in the Absence of Approval - Dan Owolabi
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42:35When you stop relying on others' approval and embrace that God’s affirmation matters more than criticism or praise, you unlock the freedom to move forward, opening the door for God to work in your life.על ידי LCBC Church
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Unlocking Wisdom When Emotions Run High
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39:10Are your emotions clouding your judgment and leading you down a path you never intended? Discover how to find clarity and make wise decisions even in the midst of life's most intense emotional moments.על ידי John Wilkinson
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What We're Focusing on as a Church
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44:02With so much going on around us this fall, it could be easy to get distracted—but we’re not taking the bait. Our goal as a church remains the same: to keep our eyes on Jesus, who he is, and the mission he’s called us to.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Are You Sabotaging Your Sex Life?
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40:11This week we have a raw and honest conversation on wisdom, temptation, and the path to true freedom in our sex lives.על ידי Matt Parks
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How to Make Choices Future You Will Love
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35:02What would you say today to your younger self? How do you make choices now, that future you will love?על ידי Matt Parks
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Why God Tells Us to Take a Day Off
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35:11Doesn’t it feel like there’s no margin in life? You feel stressed, hurried or even anxious? God knows this, and created Sabbath for us, a space to rest, and in turn feel more productive. Let's talk about it.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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How to Find Freedom with Confession
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33:14There is an ultimate freedom that comes from a personal relationship with God. To get there, that takes us being willing to come to terms with our pitfalls, and ask for forgiveness. Here's why.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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What Authentic Prayer Really Looks Like
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34:39What does it look like to actually communicate with God? It's easy to get it wrong, or even misunderstand how to do it. Check out this message to see what authentic prayer looks like.על ידי LCBC Church
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The Unexpected Ways God Shows Up in Our Pain
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34:09It can be difficult to see God when life is hard, or when we’re stuck, but sometimes he shows up in unexpected ways. Watch this to see what that look like.על ידי LCBC Church
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Anchoring Your Faith & Relationships With Habits that Last
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31:49Have you ever forgotten something you used to love? Let’s identify how to get it back and anchor it in secure, lasting habits.על ידי Adam Bixby
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Finding God’s Goodness When Your Plans Fall Apart
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26:34Have you ever had plans that didn’t pan out? Or had to cope with a life situation that took a turn for the worst? Is there a chance it lead to an unexpected blessing? Let’s talk about it and discuss ways God’s goodness can be found in it. Content Advisory: this video contains mentions of suicide. Discretion is advised for those who may be sensitive…
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What is worship? What happens when we worship? How do we meet God closer, and find peace in his presence through it?על ידי Jason Mitchell
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How to Read and Study the Bible for Beginners
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38:36The Bible can feel confusing, challenging, or even sometimes hard to read. Let's find out ways you can read and study the bible and help it all make sense.על ידי Matt Parks
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How We Can Make a Global Impact
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36:10We are an others-first church. Take a listen to hear powerful ways you can make an impact to change the lives of people across the ends of the earth.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Building Courage Under the Weight of Fear
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36:52When fear creeps in, we go into protective mode – defensive mode. How can we overcome our fears and have a mindset built on courage?על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Negative Effects of a Comparison Mindset
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45:51I'm not as good as them? What about me? Let's talk about what comparing ourselves to others actually looks like, and how to move past it.על ידי John Wilkinson
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The Mindset Shift That Can Change Culture
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35:55Our mindsets shade the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Find out the true impact focusing on others before ourselves could have.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Have you ever wanted to hide, deny, or dismiss something? In order to beat the power of that shame, you have to expose what needs to be healed. Check out this message to find freedom and get your identity back.על ידי Matt Parks
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How to Build Resilience in the Face of Pain
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36:11Everyone faces pain. Although suffering is universal, victimhood is optional. God doesn't see you as a victim; he sees your pain and helps you build resilience and use it for good.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Silence Your Negative Thoughts
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38:58The life you have today is a direct reflection of the thoughts you think most. Are your thoughts negative? It's time to get our minds right!על ידי Jason Mitchell
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When Shame Is Weighing You Down
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34:32Is there any shame you’re carrying today? Is there a name you’ve taken on that feels like a heavy weight? Jesus knows the worst about you, and he's still seeking you!על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Feel Stuck? Here's How to Move Forward
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21:21Is there a struggle in your life that feels insurmountable? Temptation, fractured relationships, mental health challenges, or something else? It's time to get up and move forward - here's how.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Despite Your Past, You Have Hope!
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21:10No matter your past, no matter what has you stuck or feeling like shame is overtaking you, there is hope your for you. Jesus can open your eyes and give you new life.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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How to Let Go and Stop Worrying
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30:46Worry feels productive, but it actually holds us back. How do we let go of our worries and hold onto God's promises? Check out this sermon on worry and worrying.על ידי David Ashcraft
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We all struggle with doubt. Every one of us wrestles with doubt of some kind. How do we deal with the doubts? How do we keep it from wrecking our faith?על ידי LCBC Church
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Healthy Churches Need to Focus on This
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45:39What makes a healthy church? What should a healthy church focus on building a mission around? This is what we believe according to the Bible.על ידי Jason Mitchell
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How Your Skillset is Vital Our Future
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36:44You are indispensable to what God wants to do at our church. You have been given unique gifts, abilities and strengths that play a massive role in the health and future here at LCBC. Show Notes: Serve at LCBC: https://www.lcbcchurch.com/next-steps/serve Growth Track: https://www.lcbcchurch.com/growthtrack Bible Reading Plans: https://www.lcbcchurch…
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What are the vital signs of a church? How would you know if it's healthy? How would you know if you're sick?על ידי Jason Mitchell
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Equip Yourself Today for Life’s Next Challenge
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36:09Life is full of challenges, and you don't know when the next one will come. If you equip yourself with this, you will build the foundation to tackle anything that comes your way.על ידי Matt Parks
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Rely on This Power When IT* Hits the Fan
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41:09Sometimes life hurts. What if there was a power source we could connect to that helps us get through it? What if there was an answer to the questions we have to help us think different and get through?על ידי Matt Parks
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We have an easier time handling pain when we understand its greater purpose. Discover how the things you go through now equip you to influence others later!על ידי Jason Mitchell
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