As I start this morning, I am getting a late start as I was feeling off and even slept in a bit. Getting to serve last night for the Good Friday service and to hear an incredible message from Pastor Josh and a portrayal of the path to the cross, it provides the reasons why … Continue reading Good to Great: It took time to wait for it.
Finished Strong: Our battle isn’t against flesh and blood!
Another week behind me and another Friday that finished strong. It included some great meetings, some new connections, and getting some things done that needed to be done. The one thing that came to mind was how even in the midst of what feels like a battle or attack, we need to remember the reality … Continue reading Finished Strong: Our battle isn’t against flesh and blood!
Keep your head in the game: No distractions & temptations!
You know how to do it and excel when you keep your focus and go it the right way. It's important to keep your head in the game, focused on what you know how to do. The enemy wants to derail and take you off course through distractions and temptations, trying to make you play … Continue reading Keep your head in the game: No distractions & temptations!
Perseverance: Trusting God and going after the dream.
After what felt like a rough week, I went with my son to a Men's Breakfast and got to hear Rick Rizz and Matt Boyd share about challenges, not giving up but leaning into God, and going after their dreams through perseverance, even when they couldn't see it yet. It was great to hear about … Continue reading Perseverance: Trusting God and going after the dream.
How many days are there in your week?
When you read that question what comes to mind for you? Seven of course. Or do you think of your week in terms of numbers of days you work and so your answer would be 5. Or do you work shiftwork and so to you the week is the full 7 days but the days … Continue reading How many days are there in your week?
Overcome Temptations: Choose to Resist, Turn From, Flee!
Temptations, we all face them and have to choose how to respond to them. Ever considered if there are better ways to overcome temptations? Let's consider what the Bible has to say about this topic. Overcoming Temptations instructions from God: 1 Corinthians 10:1312: This verse assures us that God is faithful and will not let … Continue reading Overcome Temptations: Choose to Resist, Turn From, Flee!
THRIVE: Will you align or resist the move of God?
Let's be the people who choose to move in alignment with God's will and purpose! Let's be the people who choose to walk in the Spirit of God so that His perfection can be accomplished! Let's be the people who pursue God's will and plan and purpose for our lives! Let's do all of this … Continue reading THRIVE: Will you align or resist the move of God?
THRIVE: Another work week busy with stuff, will you allow it to help you thrive?
The third week in and just past the halfway point of the week, got many of the todo items into the to the done column before some new action items appear. Got the learning session doc buttoned up and ready for if or when the time comes to share it. Got the review feedback done … Continue reading THRIVE: Another work week busy with stuff, will you allow it to help you thrive?
Are you still trying to fill that hole in your heart?
Have you tried to fill that need, that desire, that hole with things? Buying more and more in hopes of filling it up and not feeling an emptiness? Have you tried to fill that need, that desire, that hole with relationships? Doing or saying or testing or experimenting more and more in hopes of filling … Continue reading Are you still trying to fill that hole in your heart?
Would you be willing to resist and endure in order to receive an award?
No, not a participation trophy. This mean you accomplished something. This means you overcame something. This means you endured something and overcame it. This means you resisted the temptation and received approval. What types of achievements have you received in your life? Was it on a personal or professional level or both? Was it for … Continue reading Would you be willing to resist and endure in order to receive an award?
Ever heard there is no place like home?
Depending on who you talk to "home" can have different interpretations. Depending on who you talk to "home" can have different perspectives too. I remember hearing "home is where the heart is". I remember hearing "home is where the honey is". I remember hearing "home is where love is". I remember hearing "this world is … Continue reading Ever heard there is no place like home?
Ever had someone make you an offer?
Ever heard someone else receive and offer and then make a statement like "tempting, but...". Do you realize that temptations are common? Do you realize that when you are feeling tempted by something you aren't the first and you won't be the last? Do you realize that those temptations won't be more than you can … Continue reading Ever had someone make you an offer?
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?
How bad do you want it?
Do you want it bad enough that you would do something illegal? Do you want it bad enough that you would do something immoral? Do you want it bad enough that you would do something unethical? Do you want it bad enough that you would do something that could ruin you forever? If you can't … Continue reading How bad do you want it?
Resist temptation…
If something is going or could tempt you do you still allow yourself to be in the neighborhood? If something is going or could get you off track because of a known temptation how do you plan or prepare? Do you risk it? Do you prepare on mediation techniques? Do you plan for how to … Continue reading Resist temptation…
Will anything or anyone be able to tempt you to go against God’s will?
What if it was a celebrity asking? What if it was a powerful leader asking? What if it was a child asking? What if it was vast property ownership? What if it was incredible amount of money? What if it was large value of God? What if it was expensive jewels? Could any of these … Continue reading Will anything or anyone be able to tempt you to go against God’s will?
ORDO VIRTUTUM…(The Bible’s Impact on Literature [August 20])
Do you realize that we are all going to be tempted? Do you realize that the temptation won't be different from what other people are tempted by? Do you realize that you won't be tempted more than you can handle? Do you realize that when you are tempted God is going to give you a … Continue reading ORDO VIRTUTUM…(The Bible’s Impact on Literature [August 20])
Being Tempted? Causing temptation?
Being tempted is not a sin. What you do with that temptation is what can lead you into sin. God will never give you more than you are able. You will not be tempted by anything that hasn't been used on others. God will give you a way out. You need to choose to flee. … Continue reading Being Tempted? Causing temptation?
Are you living a life of private purity so that you can live a life with power?
Of late this is an interesting question with a lot of the new reports that are surfacing where people's private and business lives are being exposed because of the lack of purity. What was hidden is now being revealed and it had to be known it would happen and probably caused them to either thing … Continue reading Are you living a life of private purity so that you can live a life with power?
How are you living your life?
We know how in this life we will face trials and there will be troubles. How will you respond? We know that the one constant in life is change. How will we react? We can't control what will happen but we have 100% control over how we will respond! Are you trying to do it … Continue reading How are you living your life?
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