A picture of my middle child who is developmentally disabled was on the front page of the newspaper. The paper was spotlighting a local organization that helps provide programs for developmentally disabled people in our area. My son has the most beautiful eyes and the picture of him showed him in a focused and content state, sitting and gazing through…
Category: Life Issues
At the Core of the Olympics
I am an old jock and so is my wife. We always enjoy watching the olympics especially the summer olympics. This year was extra special for me as both men’s and women’s triathlon races went down to the wire and were quite exciting. I am happy to see the sport of triathlon gaining national exposure as…
“The Shack” a must read
One thing I very seldom do is read a fictional book. First of all I have very poor eyes and I often suffer visual migraines after I read for any length. Therefore I’ve learned to read in 15 to 30 minute increments throughout the day and reading fiction in increments is not fun for me…
When is it wrong to give?
Recently the cell group of which I am a part of was discussing the struggles of knowing when to give and when not to give. When does giving become enabling? Is the person you are giving to going to use what you gave them the way you would want them to use it. Should I…
This Disease Sucks
Last night as I was having fellowship prior to our Next Step Recovery service at church I saw an old friend of mine. I was excited because this man has been fighting alcoholism for years and instantly I thought “cool he has shown up at our recovery service and maybe he is ready to get…
“Serenity Now”
Two weeks ago I was asked to deliver the weekend message at my church. If you would like to listen to or watch the message please click on the link http://ginghamsburg.org/sermon/ and scroll to July 20, 2008. The topic for my sermon was “Serenity Now” and I did a review and life application of The Serenity Prayer….”God grant…
What in the heck is hell?
Have you ever wondered if hell really exists? Do you believe that people who do not believe in Christ go to hell? I’ve got to be honest, ever since I can remember, I never worried about hell. I have close Christian friends that believe very strongly in hell. We recently had some people at our church leave for…
Vegas…
I am not a world traveler by any stretch of the imagination but I’ve been in several cities throughout the United States. I really like Boston and I am always awestruck by the mammoth size and “busy-ness” of New York City as well as it’s cultural diversity. Washington D.C. has so much history I could…
Fool on the Hill
Day after day, alone on a hill, the man with a foolish grin is keeping perfectly still, but nobody wants to know him, they can see he’s just a fool, and he never gives an answer, but the fool on the hill sees the sun going down and the eyes in his head see the world spinning ’round… Most…
If we aren’t careful there will be nothing left…
I recently spoke at my high school’s graduation ceremony. I spoke with the Class of 2008 about the importance of giving vs. taking, contributing vs. consuming and committing to making a difference. I learned a long time ago that my life was not mine, it was a gift to me from the Lord. I also learned that the Lord…
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.