Category: Holy Spirit

Running From

You can out-distance that which is running after you, but not what is running inside you.

— Rwandan Proverb —

  Good stuff. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.  Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Isaiah 64:8, “And yet, O Lord, you…

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Work and Wait

Great things come to those who wait but continue to work their butts off while waiting.

— JJM —

Yesterday I achieved a goal I set for myself a couple of years ago.  I completed a ½ Ironman Triathlon distance race twice in one month…so I could say I did a full Ironman (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run) in one month. This particular goal took me three years longer than I wanted because…

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Inside Out

Get the inside right. The outside will fall into place.

— Eckhart Tolle —

  I see a fair share of people these days who are impatiently chasing the next shiny object. In this quest for shiny objects is a neglect of truly understanding and knowing ourselves on the inside and a disconnect with what God has planned for us on the outside. I was one of these “shiny…

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What’s Inside?

If, in fact, it is what's inside us that makes all the difference, then the difference is made when we choose what goes inside.

— Andy Andrews, The Traveler's Gift —

  …this is a continuation of yesterday’s blog…what you feed your mind, body and soul will be evident to those on the outside but most importantly to you. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from…

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Fine Line

There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.

— Erma Bombeck —

  This quote is so true and I can’t help but think about our poor brothers and sisters who went to a Bible study in Charleston, SC without ever thinking it would be there last…at least on earth. I have two questions for you: 1.  When your day comes are you ready?  In other words…

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Where are you Living?

 If you are depressed you are living in the past.  If you are anxious you are living in the future.  If you are at peace you are living in the present.  ~Lao Tzu P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.  Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has…

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Easter—Worship or Worshow?

“God proved His love on the Cross.  When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’”  ~Billy Graham Our church (Ginghamsburg Church) had an amazing Easter celebration last weekend.  I have to believe nobody throws a better party for Jesus than we do…of course I’m biased. With…

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Daily focalPOINT – Whose World?

“My life changed dramatically the day I chose to live in God’s world instead of living in my world.”  ~JJM Living in God’s world certainly opens our eyes and minds to everything around us.  It gives us more appreciation of beauty and blessings and more compassion and caring for those who don’t have it so well….

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