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.” 

Wealth*

“The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.”  ~Unknown This past weekend I delivered the message at our church, Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church.  It was based upon my life story which involves more plots, twists and turns than any good drama movie but at the…

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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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