“All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.” Â ~Thurber Chew on that one for a few minutes. Think about where your mind likes to spend its time and you will be able to learn what you are running from and to. The way I…
The Veil
“The ego is a veil between humans and God.” ~Rumi EGO=Easing God Out Obviously ego has been contemplated for a long time because Rumi lived back in the 13th century. I know I’m at the most peace in my life when my ego is at rest which allows me to be more securely connected to my creator….
Six Ethics
I found this the other day and could not find who wrote it. Â But I love it because it says so much in so few words.
Fear-Proof preview
The following is an excerpt from my next book, “Fear-Proof.”  Fear-Proof should be available in print for your devotional needs by November, 2014. Day 16 Anxiety “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” ~Charles Spurgeon Anxiety is something I’ve dealt with my entire life. Although I may appear…
Good Order
“The body is like a piano, and happiness is like music. It is needful to have the instrument in good order.” ~Henry Ward Beecher How well are you taking care of your “piano” these days? How happy is the “music” from your life sounding? The practice of taking care of our body, mind and spirit should…
Be Yourself
“Always trying to fit in and be like others is telling God he didn’t know what he was doing when he made you.” ~JJM
Affect
“We can choose to be affected by the world or we can choose to affect the world.” ~Heidi Wills Is your life affecting the world? You do not have to be world-known or even county-known to affect the world in a positive way. When I saw this quote I thought of my wife Lori. Lori…
Best Practice
I love this quote. It is so true and the reverse is true also. Are you giving your best in all situations? All means all. A couple of keys and some random thoughts to chew on: 1. Give your best with no expectations on how your best will be…
Minds
“Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.” ~Washington Irving Truth P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Proverbs 3:26, “For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.” (ESV)
Tested
“To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.” ~Gail Sheehy …the Lord knew I needed a good therapist P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” (ESV)