24 Hours

By Jodi L. Serino-Barbour

"Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend." – Theophrastus.

Time is of much greater value than money; and yet, it is the commodity that we waste the most because we spend it frivolously. When we spend money, we can always get more money. But when we spend time, once it is gone, it cannot be replaced. This is why it is so much more valuable than money. It is possible that we waste so much of it because we cannot see it. If we could see time, in reference to how we spend it, then maybe we could control its outflow by assigning it a purpose.

Taking a few minutes to examine our 24 hours, and consider the demands that have been placed upon it, enables us to see if there are any areas where we ourselves have been wasteful; and we are encouraged to fix those areas. We are also encouraged to acknowledge and take accountability for the fact that how we handle our wealth directly impacts others.

This is an interactive book that causes one to reflect first; and then, to begin the process of communicating openly and honestly with others about the most precious commodity that we all have - TIME. An honest consideration of what is presented in this book could have the potential of causing one to become more productive in their day to day lives.
Once one has honestly appraised their own 24 hours spent, they can stop there, or continue on to consider the 24 hours of others, especially those who serve in a variety of leadership roles. Though we are all given 24 hours to manage, for some 24 hours has become an acrobatic challenge of juggling.

24 Hours, the book, introduces a key that opens the door to an unexpected life changing journey, but it is up to the reader to walk thru the door and begin the process of productivity.

"The key is in not spending time, but in investing it." - Stephen R. Covey

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jodi L. Serino-Barbour
• Release date: Sep 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781005511333

Jodi L. Serino-Barbour

Mrs. Jodi Lynn Serino-Barbour, a native of Chicago, Illinois, currently (and happily) resides in sunny Florida. She is the wife of the Entrepreneur and Founder of New Praise Radio - Christian Internet BDS/MEDIABASE Radio Station - Radio Personality, Jerry R. Silvers. She is a mother of seven and a grandmother of 16. She is an artist, a singer, a networker, an encourager, and an inspirational speaker and writer who is making her mark in this world as a published author and a publisher who helps others to become published authors also.Jodi graduated from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, in June of 2019, where she obtained a Master’s Degree with distinction in Business Administration. Directly after graduation, in July 2019, Jodi founded JODILYNNSB Publishing and Editing Company where she began her journey of being an indie author with the publishing of the following titles:* Portrait of A Survivor (a true story) tells how the author, with help, became not just a survivor, but an overcomer of domestic violence* They Called Me – THE MASTERMIND (a true story) is a spiritual warfare book, unlike all others. It teaches you how to become skilled in using your spiritual weapons of warfare through visual learning tools and activities that enhance practical application.* COMFORT and ENCOURAGEMENT – A Word of Encouragement For Those Suffering With A Terminal Illness and Comfort For The Grieving Heart – (inspired by true events) is a 2 in 1 book that is designed to be a keepsake journal that comforts and encourages not only those dealing with grievous sicknesses but also those who are grieving over the death of a loved one.* Keep On The Watch – A Comprehensive Study and Comparison of Noah’s Day To Our Own, (available on AMAZON.com) is an in-depth look at Genesis chapters 6 – 8 to see how our day compares to Noah’s day as Jesus stated in Matthew 24:37* I Am A Giant Slayer - Recognizing and Overcoming the Giants in Your Life exposes the giants that are walking the face of the earth today and presents strategies for not only how to see them but how to overcome them by looking at the examples of three Giants slayers found in the bible - a woman, a man, and the young man David.* Giant Slayer - The Training Manual presents an overlooked demographic of giant slayers (the elderly) and then provides extensive training in how to Dress for Battle in one's whole armor of God. This book birthed the online school I Am A Giant Slayer (TheArtisansPEN.org)* 24 Hours is only 51 pages in length, but it is also one of the most powerful books written by Jodi Serino-Barbour because it has us look at how we use the most valuable commodity we all have that once spent cannot be replaced. That commodity is time. We will all be held accountable for how we spent it on judgment day.* Encouraging and Empowering Kingdom-Minded Men and Women in the Ministry of Business does just that by breaking down barriers that keep us from receiving the help that we need, and pointing us in the direction of the open door that awaits us on our journey.These are only a few of what Jodi L Serino-Barbour has poured out in her journey toward becoming a prolific writer.Alongside writing, JODILYNN SB PUBLISHING and EDITING CO. expanded to become JODILYNN SB’s P.E.N. (Publishing, Editing, and Narrating) which not only includes the release of audiobooks narrated by Jodi; but, also includes her being released on an even greater platform - Smashwords. Her growth continued in 2022 and led to Jodi Lynn publishing under the business name The Artisans PEN (Publishing, Editing, and Narrating) and then opening an online school based upon her Giant Slayer books.Jodi Serino-Barbour enjoys her connection with Smashwords which opened the door for her to be published on even more platforms for her e-books and her audiobooks. She is very excited about this new level of growth, and she looks forward to bringing her previously published books over to this platform.Would you like to read more from Jodi or hear some of her radio broadcast shows that aired from 2014 to 2019 on the New Praise Radio?Copy the links below in your web browser’s address bar:•To view books written and /or published by Jodi L Serino Barbour: bit.ly/booksbyjodilynn•To view the latest audiobooks by Jodi L Serino-Barbour: bit.ly/jodilynnspeaks•To listen to an MP3 of Jodi’s radiobroadcast: bit.ly/DIAL911•Visit Jodi’s website: abasilenceministries.wordpress.com

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24 Hours

By Jodi L. Serino-Barbour

Copyright ©2020 by Jodi L. Serino-Barbour

All rights reserved.

This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means – electronically, mechanically, photocopy, recording, or otherwise – without prior written permission of the publisher, except as provided by United States of America copyright law.

Quotations from Scriptures take from the Amplified Bible (AMP) unless otherwise notated.

Published by JodiLynn SB Publishing, Pensacola, FL 32526

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ISBN: 979-8-678-82450-9

LCCN: 2020916548

Printed in the United States of America

Cover Clock Face Image by Elden Miller from Pixabay.

Dedicated to…

HUMANITY

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Amplified Bible (AMP)

A Time for Everything

3 There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—

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A time to be born and a time to die;

A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.

3

A time to kill and a time to heal;

A time to tear down and a time to build up.

4

A time to weep and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn and a time to dance.

5

A time to throw away stones and a time to gather stones;

A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing.

6

A time to search and a time to give up as lost;

A time to keep and a time to throw away.

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A time to [a]tear apart and a time to sew together;

A time to keep silent and a time to speak.

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A time to love and a time