“It”
December 3rd, 2011
Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (NIV) Last night we had our small church group over for dinner. After dinner we began to discuss “Christmas is [...]
Dream Chasing
December 2nd, 2011
Proverbs 13:12, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” (NIV) I was speaking with a coaching client of mine the other day and he shared with me the joy he was feeling as he had achieved yet another goal in his quest toward achieving the dream he [...]
The 3rd “D”
November 23rd, 2011
Hebrews 12:11, “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it poduces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” If you haven’t figured it out yet, I am a dreamer and I love helping others with their dreams. Just yesterday I was talking with [...]
50/50…Life and Death
November 11th, 2011
Proverbs 11:2, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” I was reflecting with my wife last night about how up until I was 50 I was planning on living forever and then after turning 50 I began to plan as if I was going to die any moment. Part of this [...]
Acceptance
November 8th, 2011
I received an email from a friend asking for some advice about acceptance. He shared how he is going through a difficult time with a sibling. One of several defects of character of mine that came to the surface while going through the 12 Steps for the first time was my desire to control or [...]
The biggest game of your life…
November 5th, 2011
John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:31-32, “…If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” A friend and fellow blog [...]
Take Control
November 1st, 2011
“Either you run the day or the day runs you.” –Jim Rohn …need I say more? Do you have a plan for today? If not, I guarantee your day has a plan for you. Do you have a dream for your life? If not, I guarantee your life will be nothing but a part of [...]
Fool handling…
October 26th, 2011
Proverbs 26:4 & 12, 4-”Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.” 12-”Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” (NIV) So I wake up this morning (10/26/2011) and “something” (can you say the devil) [...]
Peace and Prayer
October 22nd, 2011
Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” My sponsor’s translation of the above verse; “If you pray why worry, if you [...]
Stating the obvious…
October 20th, 2011
Proverbs 20:1, “Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.” (NLT) I can relate… If you can’t relate try replacing the word “drink” with whatever is leading you “astray” today. In other words what is causing you to take your eyes off Jesus and place your eyes on [...]