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When Humpday felt like hike or climb day


Ever had a Wednesday when it felt more like a hike or climb than just a hump to get over? Ever gotten to the end of a Wednesday and wondered how to respond or make it through the rest of the week? What did you do? What should you do? What could you do? How … Continue reading When Humpday felt like hike or climb day

Breaking oppression through love
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Love first: Is what is being done helping or oppressing?


Over the weekend I got to be a part of the national summit for Teen Reach and got to hear some incredible speakers with inspiring and enlightening information. A weekend that brought people from across the country to be informed, inspired, and refreshed. The devotional that kicked off the day spoke from the scripture in … Continue reading Love first: Is what is being done helping or oppressing?

A picture that demonstrates how an obstacle can be a problem or an opportunity depending on our perspective.
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Obstacles: Do you see them as problems or opportunities?


Some call it Humpday as it is the middle of the week and something to get over. Would that make Wednesdays obstacles? As you go through your week is Wednesday a problem you need to get over or overcome? Is Wednesday an opportunity to position yourself to finish the week strong? Perspectives matter! What obstacles … Continue reading Obstacles: Do you see them as problems or opportunities?

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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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Challenged yesterday by making the most of today!


When your body wakes you up with a sore stomach and you have a cold sweat it changes your plans. Yesterday challenged the plans between missing work and missing going out with the family to a hockey. It also kept me from my normal devotional and yet today's reading provides the opportunity to play catch … Continue reading Challenged yesterday by making the most of today!

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THRIVE: Another great week begins…


It's Monday already, where has the time gone. After a weekend of excitement and travel, it's time to prepare for a new work week. An exciting new week is kicking off with some great opportunities to collaborate with partner teams, onboard a college intern, and continue to work on helping move the product development, features, … Continue reading THRIVE: Another great week begins…

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THRIVE: A New Chapter Begins…


As I prepare for this day and think of the week that is about to begin I am excited by the opportunity to join a new team of people and work on some exciting new tech. The part of the team I met before accepting to join was incredible and I look forward to working … Continue reading THRIVE: A New Chapter Begins…

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THRIVE: What will it look like when it seems like everything is against you?


Ever woke up after staying up too late because your mind was racing? Ever woke up before your alarm even though you didn't get your normal amount of rest? Ever woke up feeling awake and filled with ideas to address the issues that surfaced the day before? Ever woke up feeling like your hands were … Continue reading THRIVE: What will it look like when it seems like everything is against you?

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THRIVE: Workweek is over and still decisions to be made…


Let us take hold of the reality of what we have learned through the book of Exodus when it comes to THRIVING and allow God's Word to help us as we look ahead and into the future of this life. We learned about risk-taking, getting out of the boat, and allowing God to do new … Continue reading THRIVE: Workweek is over and still decisions to be made…

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THRIVE: What’s the news?


As I get started today there are many thoughts in my head. I am turning and seeking God's wisdom and discernment as I am expecting to hear and learn more today. The news is interesting as there is the unpublished as well as the published news. The news is intriguing as it makes me wonder … Continue reading THRIVE: What’s the news?

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What’s the state of your heart today?


After yesterday, a day to focus on thankfulness, what is the state of your heart? After yesterday, a day to draw people together, what is the state of your heart? After yesterday, a day to give thanks to God, what is the state of your heart? What did you do yesterday? What are you thankful … Continue reading What’s the state of your heart today?

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Ever considered the opportunities that it took to get you where you are at? or that it will take to get you where you need to be?


Ever considered what it took for you to make it through school? Elementary school? Middle school? High School? College or University? Did it take someone believing in you? Ever considered what it took for you to get started? Finding that first job? Finding that second job? Finding those jobs while you were trying to get … Continue reading Ever considered the opportunities that it took to get you where you are at? or that it will take to get you where you need to be?

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Do you see the signs of the times? Don’t miss your opportunity!


As I start this day and consider what day it is as well as some of the messages that I have heard through the books I have been reading today's topic came to mind. Be it Death Row Chaplain by Rev. Earl Smith and the people on death row and knowing their end was near … Continue reading Do you see the signs of the times? Don’t miss your opportunity!

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Do you realize the importance of UNITY?


Ever heard the saying "united we stand, divided we fall"? When you have division in the ranks it doesn't take much for things to fall apart. When you have division in the ranks the fall is more of an implosion than a defeat. Ever seen something explode and how it throws debris everywhere? Ever seen … Continue reading Do you realize the importance of UNITY?

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When it is your chance, will you take it?


All of a sudden you are having conversations for weeks learning about something. In the back of your mind you wonder and think about it but because of the last little while and things seemingly settling in you aren't pursuing it. You figured the math added up and you aren't supposed to be considering it. … Continue reading When it is your chance, will you take it?

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United we stand! Divided we fall!


Most destructions or failures aren't caused by external forces but rather from division from within. When we are united then we are stronger. When we are pulling for one another we are stronger. When we come together we become a stronger core that is hard to hurt or break or damage. There is a reason … Continue reading United we stand! Divided we fall!

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What can you do when you don’t know what to do?


Have you tried to A.S.K.? First try asking God for God's Word says "Ask and it will be given to you". Second try seeking God's wisdom and will for God's Word says "seek and you will find". Third try knocking on doors till God opens that right door of opportunity for you as God's Word … Continue reading What can you do when you don’t know what to do?

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Are you walking? Are you running? Are you gliding? Are you bobbing? Are you weaving? Are you spinning?


Imagine gliding across the water at up to 26 MPH, bobbing, weaving, turning, and getting to see amazing things like alligators, turtles, and many varieties of birds. Reeds flying by, water splashing up from time to time. Exhilarating and amazing adventure where you can't see where you are going but the drive is able to … Continue reading Are you walking? Are you running? Are you gliding? Are you bobbing? Are you weaving? Are you spinning?

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Are you willing to hear from God? Are you willing to resist God? Are you willing to question God? Where are you at today?


The Book of Job. - Day 46 What could it be? Why is it hard to sleep through the night? Don't feel like you can go to sleep while in bed but it is too early to get up. What do you do? How do you try to go back to sleep? You don't want … Continue reading Are you willing to hear from God? Are you willing to resist God? Are you willing to question God? Where are you at today?

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How often do you make time for that special someone?


We all have but 24 hours in a day. Making time isn't about fabricating more but rather prioritizing your time. Making time goes one step further as someone special deserves more than just the leftovers of your time but the best quality time. So how are you doing with that? I know I need to … Continue reading How often do you make time for that special someone?