Brandon Gilliland

I’ve been on Twitter for over a year now, and I must say that it has really helped me grow my online presence. The majority of this website’s traffic comes directly from Twitter.

One of the many things I have realized about Twitter and other social media websites is that it provides an opportunity for average people to have a strong influence on people. This is great, but I often get people asking me how this is possible. The whole reason I try to expand my influence is because I want to share God’s love and truths with others. In a world where negativity abounds, we have the awesome opportunity to share the message of hope with others. That message is Jesus!

In the process of expanding my influence, I have noticed three common characteristics of accounts that are able to expand their influence. Unless you’re a world-wide known celebrity, it will be hard to expand your platform without these three things:

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Words without actions are meaningless. If you follow me on Twitter, you have probably seen a tweet about that phrase. I’ve posted it a few times. True influencers are able to back up their words with actions.

If you think about it, would you rather listen to someone who just tells you what to do but is unable to execute it personally? Or would you rather listen and follow someone who actually lives out what they say?

I would choose the second option.

I have received numerous emails from teens across the country in the past few months that have really inspired me to write this post and a few others. Most have started connecting with me through Twitter, but a few have actually kept me updated on things through email and text messages. It is awesome to connect with people around the nation whom I have never met before.

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Most of you know that I am partnered with several different book companies that send me books to review. Recently, I received “Live Second”, a devotional to help one make Jesus first in one’s life.

I’ve read quite a few devotional books, and I would be the first to admit that most are sub-par. However, I thought that “Live Second” was actually decent. It is practical, and it can be used along with your personal Bible study.

This devotional was actually inspired by the #IAmSecond movement. If you are on social media, you are probably familiar with the hashtag. This devotional actually is centralized around making Jesus first and using social media to honor Him. Because I think it is a decent devotional book, I have decided to give away a copy of it! Yay!

How To Win A Live Second Devotional:

The winner of the giveaway will be drawn at random. I use random.org to determine the winner. However, the more things you do, the more your name is put into the giveaway. This means you have a better chance of winning! AWESOME!

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I have never done a video blog in the history of this website. Many have been requesting it recently, so I decided to make a short one for you all. I was interviewed by my good friend, David Bunce.

In this video, we talk about what it means to amplify God’s kingdom. It all comes down to living an intentional lifestyle. Hope you enjoy!

If you can’t see the video, click here!

If you liked the video, consider sharing it!

Also, let me know if you would like to see more of these!

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I made a graphic to share the other day about the difference between reputation and character.

What’s the Difference Between Reputation and Character?

According to the dictionary, we get the following definitions:

Reputation: overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general

Character:  the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual

If you take a look at the definitions above, you will notice that reputation is simply what others think of you. It is a formulated opinion. It is important for others to think highly of you, but your life should not be based on it. Character, in contrast to reputation, is the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. Character is who someone is! 

As Christ followers, we should desire to possess character that models Christ. We all will mess up at times, but our life should be characterized by following God. I found this quote that directly correlates with this post:

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This past month has been crazy for me! I have not been able to write much because I’ve been focused on finishing up school. The semester is finally over, and I graduate later this week!

Because I haven’t been able to post much, traffic has been down considerably. Sometimes I wonder if anyone reads this blog anymore, but I get emails and messages every week from people saying how much they enjoy reading it. It’s hard to keep a site like this running, but reading those messages makes it all worth it. However, I do wonder about the traffic because it is so low.

Top Posts In April

What Is A Christian?

Living An Intentional Lifestyle

Developing A New Mindset While Living An Oxymoron

Pure Mind Equals Pure Living

Complicating Prayer

I was excited when one of the guest posts made it into the top list! I love featuring new guest posts on this site, so if you are interested in publishing something here, let me know! The guest video blog from Adalenne was so good. The message is applicable to everyone. The video is below just in case you missed it! Be sure to watch and share!

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Hey everyone!

I have been thinking over the past few months about the purpose of this website. From the mission statement, it is to amplify God’s kingdom. I feel that there are endless ways to do this. The website is just one of those ways.

Recently, this website has hit an all-time low. Traffic has never been so low in the history of the website. I’m honestly not sure what the problem is. I enjoy managing this blog, but I want to only do it if it is helping and encouraging other people. I noticed this traffic plunge a few months ago. It started off gradually, but it has now hit rock-bottom. Yesterday, the site had 3 visitors.

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Today, I have the honor of having Adalenne as a guest on the blog. I got connected with her through Twitter, and we have had some awesome conversations recently.

If you want to connect with an awesome individual,  follow her on Twitter and subscribe to her YouTube channel!

Adalenne has created a video blog specifically for you all on having a pure mind and how that translates to a better relationship with Christ. Enjoy!

If you can’t see the video, click here.

What are your thoughts about the video?

Please share links to this video and remember to leave a comment!

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When you wake up and your feet hit the floor, a new day begins. It is important to have a purpose. God gives us another day to live for a reason. When I wake up, I make an attempt to realize that I’m alive and breathing for one reason: God has a plan and purpose for me.

To be successful in our lives, we have to realize that we have a purpose.

If you go about your day with no purpose, it can be a waste of time. Instead, God calls us to do the complete opposite.

As Christians, we are called to live intentionally.

It’s hard to live an intentional lifestyle if you’re always focused on the latest reality show or other insignificant things. Life is precious, and we should do everything we can to make an impact on others by showing God’s love.

What Is Your Purpose?

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The issue of life in regards to abortion is a heated topic in our society. As Christians, we know that God is the author of life.

I posted the graphic above on my social media accounts. It received a good response, so I thought that I would post it here. Feel free to use the graphic!

Do you feel that the issue of abortion is a hot topic? Opinions?

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