In a terribly broken world, with skyrocketing suicide, divorce and STD rates, out of wed-lock
pregnancies, murders, robberies, racial animus and incarcerations, etc., the subject of
Character Building couldn’t be more important today. What I discovered and tested over a number
of years is about the incredible power of character transforming and building lives. Seeing
myself sinking fast in the sea of life as a no talent guy and certainly not the sharpest knife
in the drawer just out of high school, I stuck upon as a solution for my problems quite by
accident and started studying character when I began college. Any success I have had, I assure
you, is completely attributable to the power of character building and none to me.
What I discovered and tested we believe is the answer to our problems in society today, of
course along with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, is the incredible power of character
development. Obtaining character has even been called the silver bullet everyone has been
looking for. Success is even promised in the Bible in II Peter 1:2-15
Amazingly, my friend, Rev. Kevin Jessip, President of Global Strategic Alliance, author, pastor,
world leader and co-host with Johathan Kann of THE RETURN 2020 on the Mall in Washington, DC (a
meeting of several million people of all denominations), read the original manuscript and
amazingly said. “This is no doubt, one of the most powerful, groundbreaking developments in
recent history…” “Not since The New England Primer, introduced in Boston in 1690 as the first
textbook printed in America, has there been such a commonsense book. Every American should be
required to read The Character Trait Journal beginning in our elementary schools and then every
year of one’s life thereafter. It is a must-read for anyone who desires success in every area of
one’s life. It should be in every home in America.” Friend, I truly believe the Holy Spirit
directed the writing of this book and take no personal credit for it.
The system of engrafting character the Lord has shown us is to simply read the narrative of a
particular trait from the book in whatever order one might feel led. It can be don on an
individual basis, for classes or for families. Just read one every twenty-one days and then just
go over the bullet points of the definition section of that trait for a couple minutes each day
asking the Lord to make this a part of our personality and help to practice that trait each day.
Each trait replaces a negative trait we were born with in our fallen nature with a positive
attitude. As you know attitude is everything and attitude is altitude in life. These attitudes
make a winner in any field of endeavor. The book is designed to be used over and over again
throughout one’s life. It is never finished. It is a lifetime project. The more one uses it the
better one gets. It is a proven system that works. Just try it and see for yourself. You will be
amazed at the results. God bless you as you embark on this exciting journey of character
development.
This is Winston Menzies.
Winston Menzies is the son of COL Perry and Mary Louise Menzies of San Antonio, TX.
He graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. degree, a pilot’s license and was
commissioned as a second Lieutenant in the U. S. Army. Once on active duty he graduated from
Airborne, Ranger, Pathfinder and Jumpmaster Schools. He served as a platoon leader in the
82nd Airborne Division and was subsequently selected as the aide to the Commanding General.
He later served twice as a company commander in Vietnam and his last duty station was Fort
Ord, CA. There he served as a Brigade Adjutant just prior to resigning his commission as a
Captain to enter his civilian business career. For his service during his three year tour in
the Army he received the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Army Commendation Medals.
Coming to Atlanta, GA for employment he is the founder of Creative Realty, Inc., Creative
Plan Service, and Creative Builders, Inc. At the age of 44 he was called into the ministry
and founded Creative Ministries, an evangelistic, teaching, TV and book publishing ministry.
He was also pastor and founder of Greater Grace Church for seventeen years. The calling of
the ministry today is to change the Character of America and has representatives in ten
states.
He has been married to the former Donna Williams for forty-three years and they have two
sons, Ron and John.
Check out the books!
The Character Trait Journal
More than educational, physical and mental attributes one may have, a
person's success in life will, in fact, be determined by their character. It will decide how far
a person goes and how long they stay there. According to a recent study, character determines
not only our success, but also our happiness. Rather than reading a character book and
forgetting it, this book gives you a proven way to easily and enjoyably engraft these traits in
your heart so you can act on them automatically and not forget them. This concept is so
powerful, reviewers are calling this book "The silver bullet we've been looking for," and saying
it can incredibly "save the next generation."
The true story of an immigrant boy, Winston's great grandfather born in
Scotland who sails to North America with his parents when he was a year and a half old to live
first in Canada and then in New York. How he came to Texas at twenty-one and with nothing but a
wooden box of carpentry tools built a large family and an even larger ranching in West Texas. It
gives you an inside look at the epic struggle they had with Indians, Mexicans, droughts, floods,
pestilence and a thousands other things to build this beautiful but hard fought life for his
family.
Ninety percent of the decisions that will be made about you in life will
be on the phone and in five seconds the other person is going to decide if they like you and
want to help you. This book tells how to make a great first impression.
