Ever say those words “why God?” I feel that I have been saying that quite a bit recently. Even as I sit, in my 83-degree temp. home (a/c went out last night), writing this right now I am asking Him “why?” I could share all of the current battles I have been in the …
Category: Passionate Life
Connected?
Connected? I was talking to a friend the other day about the church he and his family attend. He was sharing a lot of great things about it, but then he mentioned the “clique” word. I have heard the following phrase said in churches – “feels like a clique or a private club.” Every time …
Mountain
There you stand, facing an enormous mountain. It is a formidable giant that once again you face. Maybe it’s a loss of a job, a struggling marriage, a goal you want to achieve, etc. and you turn and there it is bigger than life, what do you do? Do you turn and run? I hope …
Make a commitment not a resolution
Happy 2010! Some of you already know this about me: I do not like the word “resolutions.” People use this word a lot this time of year and with good intention, but usually fall short – way short at times. Here is a thought for you: between 88%-92% of resolutions “made” fail. Why does this …
The Christmas gift I received last year, 2 years ago, 5 years ago was…..
We run around this time of year from store to store looking for Christmas gifts for our family and friends. Many people will get very stressed over this period of shopping and never really enjoy the season, all because of the pressure of finding “that right gift.” Now I will admit I am one that …
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Each of has a unique story..be thankful for where you are…
As I was driving around town today doing some errands I did a lot of people watching. I began to think about each person I saw and wondered about where they were going, what they were doing and even why they were doing it! A few things came to mind: • Each of us has …
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Time Wasters
Time wasters… I am just returning from a vacation spent in the Ozark Mountains and I am refreshed with a new outlook on life. One of the things I did on this trip was to “fast” from my cell phone, the internet and computer and a lot of television. This was an amazing time spent …
Back to reality
Back to “reality.” Okay first I must let you all in on a little “secret” I was out of town for 8 days on vacation. So fasting from some technology was the thing to do, in all honesty though every time I have taken a vacation in the past I have brought my lap top …
14709 Days
I have been alive now for 14709 days today! Made me think - what have I done with my past 3650 days? Have I impacted my family, my friends, my community, this world for Christ? Have I been living a life that represents Christ or the world? Do my friends really know that I am …
Challenging the system
"Challenge the System" I had something confirmed this weekend and then "re-confirmed." I love challenge and I like to challenge "systems;" or in other words how things are being done. Some time ago I heard Andy Stanley say that you know you are a leader when you constantly challenge the system, not because things are …
Fire Side Therapy 