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What to do on day 2? Tuesday? Today? Learn, Grow, and Give.


On the theme of words that sound similar, starting with words that sound like or include the sound /tu:/. It's today() = Tuesday and day 2 of this week. As I consider my day it is made up of time to learn as I have a 9am appointment, to grow as I get to have … Continue reading What to do on day 2? Tuesday? Today? Learn, Grow, and Give.

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Purpose: Ever signed up or volunteered for something and discovered you got more out of it than you thought you would?


Well, a 7-week Bible study just came to an end where we studied the books of Thessalonians, and I was asked if I would volunteer to host a table. Last night I thanked the guys for having been there and what it has meant to me to get to spend these weeks with them. It … Continue reading Purpose: Ever signed up or volunteered for something and discovered you got more out of it than you thought you would?

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It’s the first last day of the workweek, how will you make the most of it?


Happy first Friday of 2024. It's the first last day of the workweek of 2024, how will you make the most of it? It's the start of 2024 and time is already going fast as the first week is drawing to a close. Did you happen to Finish 2023 strong so you could start 2024 … Continue reading It’s the first last day of the workweek, how will you make the most of it?

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Serving together – How to grow closer together.


I remember how when my wife and I were saved God put jetpacks on our backs to help us get up to speed and positioned to serve. We were a small family back then and started to serve in various ministries like women's ministries, MOPS (Mother's of Pre-Schoolers), Worship and Arts - Creative team, men's … Continue reading Serving together – How to grow closer together.

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How to serve and be who God created you to be…


As I got up this morning and started study the verse of the day from the Bible App about "If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us?" some thoughts about Be The Dads came to mind like business plans and the 501(c)(3) process. The reality of needing to be the dad for … Continue reading How to serve and be who God created you to be…

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THRIVE: Serving others and helping them to be their best


As I wake up this morning and prepare for the day I turn to God's Word and how to be who He is calling and has purposed for me to be! I look to the example of Jesus who didn't come to be served but to serve and so I need to follow His example! … Continue reading THRIVE: Serving others and helping them to be their best

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THRIVE: Find your place to serve!


You've been given gifts and talents by God! You need to figure out how to use them to serve others! What are the gifts and talents you have received? How might you be able to use them to be able to serve others who are in need of those gifts and talents? Where might you … Continue reading THRIVE: Find your place to serve!

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THRIVE: Lead with LOVE! Serve with LOVE!


So we are at the tipping point of the week, the middle, what some may even call hump day. To thrive, to get things going the right way, we need to lead with love! To thrive, we need to serve with love! So as we begin today let's choose to lead and serve by being … Continue reading THRIVE: Lead with LOVE! Serve with LOVE!

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THRIVE: Serve others within your circle of influence…


You do realize that you are where you are on purpose and for a purpose right? You do realize you have a circle of influence first in your home and then in your community right? You realize that you are to serve others for the glory of God right? You realize a key element of … Continue reading THRIVE: Serve others within your circle of influence…

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THRIVE: Choose to serve for the glory of God!


Midweek check-in - who are you serving? Even as I ask this question two things come to mind, first Jesus in the upper room, and second what took place at Teen Reach National Summit where leaders were washing the feet of the people they serve. Do you realize the impact and the benefit of serving? … Continue reading THRIVE: Choose to serve for the glory of God!

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THRIVE: Surprised? Shocked? Not sure what to do?


What do you do when you don't know what to do? You do what you know how to do! Did something happen this week that surprised you? Did something happen this week that shocked you? Wondering what to do? Not sure how to respond? Consider this: Focus on the positives. Think about what you stand … Continue reading THRIVE: Surprised? Shocked? Not sure what to do?

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THRIVE: Finish the week strong! End it on a high note!


What a week we've had. It was a shortened work week as I had an extended weekend serving some incredible foster teens and the camp staff. It's been an incredible week as I got to meet my new boss and connect and I am excited to work with him and see all that we'll make … Continue reading THRIVE: Finish the week strong! End it on a high note!

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THRIVE: You need to be prepared! You need to show up! You get to serve!


Up and at 'em this morning as today is an exciting day when it comes to summer, it's staff and counselor training. Before we go to camp, we need to be prepared and so put together an agenda, setup some time, and come together to teach, train, and direct everyone on how we do camp. … Continue reading THRIVE: You need to be prepared! You need to show up! You get to serve!

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THRIVE: How do you use what you have been given?


Do you use it to make your life better? Do you use it to serve others? Do you use it to help others? Do you use it to try and make a difference? Do you use it to try and glorify God? Do you use it to be generous? Do you use it to refresh … Continue reading THRIVE: How do you use what you have been given?

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Second Tuesday of 2022: How are things coming together to help you THRIVE?


Are you seeing the change? Are you grabbing hold of the change? Are you preparing for the change? Are you seeing your role and responsibility in the midst of the change? Today's verse of the day is an interesting one as I continue to focus on the need and direction to thrive in 2022. It … Continue reading Second Tuesday of 2022: How are things coming together to help you THRIVE?

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Who will you serve today?


Do you see the needs around you? Do you see the impact you can make on their lives? Do you see what your role in filling the needs could be? Do you see what your purpose in meeting the needs can be? Who will you serve today? Do you see the need of orphans? Do … Continue reading Who will you serve today?

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What do you fill your tank with?


What is it that motivates you? What is it that keeps you on track? What is it that gives you direction? What is it that gives you the force to move forward or move on? What is it that is giving you momentum? What is it that keeps you aligned? What is it that keeps … Continue reading What do you fill your tank with?

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Are you living life the way you should?


How do you know how to live your life? Was it by watching people? Was it by listening to people? Was it by choosing the things you liked and discarding the ones that you don't? Is it clear or fuzzy? Is it definite or subjective? Is it consistent or is it unstable? Are there rules? … Continue reading Are you living life the way you should?

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What type of learner are you?


Are you someone who learns by hearing or listening? Are you an aural or auditory learner? Do you respond well to lectures, speeches, talks, music? Do you focus on words that are spoken and look to find meaning from them and the patterns used? Do you enjoy group discussions? Do you prefer audiobooks, podcasts, radio … Continue reading What type of learner are you?

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Are you aware of your surroundings?


Are you sure the foundation on which you stand is solid? Are you sure that the ground is level? Are you wearing the right footwear to be able to stand firm? Are you wearing the right equipment to be able to stand firm? Are you prepared physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for what is coming … Continue reading Are you aware of your surroundings?