Category: Adversity

Broader Shoulders*

“I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.”  ~Jewish Proverb I would adjust this to say to, “I ask not for a lighter burden but to PRAY for broader shoulders.” …nuff said… P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch Isaiah 40:31, “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with…

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Adversity*

“There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.”  ~Michel de Montaigne I can relate. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” 

Tragedy and Purpose

“I believe there are more urgent and honorable occupations than the incomparable waste of time we call suffering.”  ~Colette P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com

Adversity and The Wind

“Adversity is like a strong wind.  It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are.”  ~Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geishsa Wow…so true. I will be delivering my “Mess to Message” story at Ginghamsburg Church today.  Worship times: 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am.  It will also…

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Obstacles or Opportunities

“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”  ~Frank A. Clark Life is not about finding the easy path but instead is about traveling the path God has scripted for us.  How well we handle our obstacles is a direct reflection of how strong our faith in God is. …

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Mess to Message

“God will turn your mess into His message if you allow him.”  JJM I write from experience. I will be delivering my “Mess to Message” story at Ginghamsburg Church this weekend.  Worship times:  Saturday-5pm, 7pm and Sunday-8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am.  It will also be streaming live during the Saturday 5pm service and all three services on Sunday.  Tell a…

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Help*

“The healthy and strong individual is the one who asks for help when he needs it.  Whether he’s got an abscess on his knee or in his soul.”  ~Rona Barrrett The key is knowing when we need help and that usually happens by surrounding ourselves with people who love us enough to ask us the…

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Bends and Ends*

“A bend in the road is not the end of the road…unless you fail to make the turn.”  ~Unknown Sometimes the only difference between success and failure is one more try or should I say one more turn. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Proverbs 24:10, “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.”

Why’s?*

“We have no right to ask when sorrow comes, “Why did this happen to me?” unless we ask the same question for every moment of happiness that comes our way.”  ~Unknown Good point. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Psalm 118:24, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (ESV)…

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