Phillippians 4:4-9 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds…
GOYA
It may not be your fault for being down, but it is your fault for not getting back up.” (Steve Davis)I saw this quote the other day and it struck a chord with me. So many people allow their circumstances to get them down and then they end up staying down…for the count. How many…
Some things never change…
This past Sunday marked the 20th consecutive year I’ve been in Cincinnati watching my beloved Bengals at their home opener. Prior to the game I took this picture and sent it to the rest of my family with a caption “Some things never change…” They knew what I meant by this caption…here I sit all…
My best friend gave me the best advice…
He said each day’s a gift and not a given right Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind And try to take the path less traveled by That first step you take is the longest stride If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late Could you say goodbye to yesterday? Would…
Stepping it up…
For years I knew who Christ was but I didn’t understand what he could do for me. Then when I finally believed what he could do for me, I wouldn’t let him do it. Then I was introduced to the 12 Steps which originated from Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 Steps served as a way for…
What is life?
James 2:8-If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. Each week I email a “Thought For The Week” to my business teammates throughout the midwest. It is usually something simple, but more often than not it invokes personal reflection and thought, which is the…
Seasons for a higher purpose…
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Earlier this week I saw a post on Facebook from my daughter and it said “so long nyc.” For some reason her simple statement hit me right at the core and stirred up some emotions and the next thing…
“Daymares”
A favorite “quick read” of mine is “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. Long story short…Ruiz focuses on the 4 key elements in creating freedom, peace and happiness in your life. 1. Be impeccable with your word 2. Never make assumptions 3. Don’t take things personally 4. Always give your best effort A key…
I’m scum, sick and a sinner and Jesus wants me….WHAT?
Recently, I’ve had more than one Christian friend warn me that I may be attending an “emergent church” and that I need to be careful. If there is one thing that makes me shake my head about “religious” people it is when they get on a “righteousness” kick. I’m not judging because as I often…
Choosing to win at the thinking game…
My professional life involves much travel these days. Over the past 2 months I have experienced flight delays more than 50% of the time. Believe it or not, I am sitting at the airport going through yet another delay. I thought I would make good use of this most recent delay and talk about my…
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.