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Bishop T.D. Jakes on Living from the Core

Posted: Sun 07/01/2012 02:00 PM
Bishop T.D. Jakes says we all have a well of untapped potential within us— a calling on our lives we have yet to fulfill. So how do we maximize our talents so that we're living our purpose? Watch as Bishop Jakes gives two ways to get focused on being your best self.

First, determine whether you're truly effective with your time or just busy for all the wrong reasons:



Then, get energized to develop your dreams with this powerful exercise:

Sneak Peek: Bishop T.D. Jakes on Realizing Your Full Potential

Posted: Thu 06/28/2012 03:54 PM

Bishop T.D. Jakes says every second, thought, idea and opportunity is a gift—so it's time to maximize the potential that already resides within you. Watch as Bishop Jakes talks about the warning sign that you're missing out on your true purpose in life.

Then, tune in Sunday at 11/10c to watch never-before-seen footage of Bishop Jakes at Oprah's Lifeclass in Toronto—or log on to Oprah.com, Facebook.com/OWNTV or Facebook.com/SuperSoulSunday to watch the simulcast online!

Top 5 Oprah's Lifeclass Aha! Moments from Bishop T.D. Jakes

Posted: Thu 06/28/2012 08:00 AM
Lifeclass teacher Bishop T.D. Jakes says we may take different paths, but we're all on the same journey in life, which is to "live on purpose." Look back at five of Bishop Jakes' most powerful aha! moments from Oprah's Lifeclass: The Tour.

Then, tune in Sunday at 11/10c to watch never-before-seen footage of Bishop Jakes at Oprah's Lifeclass in Toronto—or log on to Oprah.com, Facebook.com/OWNTV or Facebook.com/SuperSoulSunday to watch the simulcast online!


Lightbulb Moment #1: Never Let Others Define Your Purpose:



Lightbulb Moment#2: Having a Talent Doesn't Mean You Have Purpose:

4 Mistakes That Keep You from Finding Your Purpose

Posted: Tue 06/26/2012 08:00 AM

Looking for your true passion and purpose in life? It could be right in front of you. Read on as Bishop T.D. Jakes shares how to break down the barriers of our greatest potential in four simple steps. Then, tune in Sunday at 11/10c to watch behind-the-scenes footage of Bishop Jakes at Oprah's Lifeclass in Toronto—or log on to Oprah.com, Facebook.com/OWNTV or Facebook.com/SuperSoulSunday to watch the simulcast online!

Living on purpose, as I define it, is to become aware that we were all created to serve some specific function in life. Some of these purposes might be lofty, attracting the accolades of the world. Some of these purposes may be down-to-earth, such as raising a child, teaching or engaging in some other activity that may not be as acknowledged by society but is still significant.

The pursuit of your life is to come into that purpose. And the waste of your life is to miss that purpose. The problem, though, for most of us is discovering what our purpose is. Here are a few mistakes we make while looking for it, ones that can distract or misdirect us.

1. The "But I Love It" Mistake
For a few years, I was involved in music. I was a choir director, and I played the piano. I noticed that when our choir got ready to sing, people got more blessed out of me introducing the song and talking about the song than they did from the song itself. Gradually I began to realize that the tail was wagging the dog. I love music to this day, and I have a fairly good understanding of music and theory and how they operate. But that's not why I'm here on earth.

Just because you admire something doesn't mean it's your purpose. Don't let yourself be distracted by something that should be a hobby. If you, like me, enjoy music, that doesn't necessarily mean you should be the one directing the song. Buy some CDs or enjoy music on your headset, just don't let it take your focus.

Three more mistakes you could be making—and how to fix them

Photo: Rance Elgin

DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good's Premarital Counseling with Bishop T.D. Jakes

Posted: Sun 06/17/2012 11:00 AM


In his book, Produced by Faith, DeVon Franklin says the movie of your life has no story without great characters. He says he's always had a strong supporting cast, and it's about to get bigger when he weds actress Meagan Good. Watch as he opens up about how they worked to create a solid foundation for their marriage with counseling from Bishop T.D. Jakes.
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