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.
Inspire: Finish Stronger and Prepare for what’s next
What a powerful week for Inspire to happen. I wasn't able to make the one-day conference and yet I am sure it impacted many people who were in attendance. As we close out the work week, leading into the vision banquet on Saturday and then Miracle Sunday it's important to finish it out strong. As … Continue reading Inspire: Finish Stronger and Prepare for what’s next
Fast Forward: Ever wanted to skip something, ever regretted it?
You may want or like fast forward when it comes to your DVR and commercials, but have you ever considered what you've missed? You may think you would like to fast forward through stages of life to get to the next phase that you think is better but I recommend against it. Over the years … Continue reading Fast Forward: Ever wanted to skip something, ever regretted it?
Launched: Wednesday ended up being a launch pad
As we begin today and are flying towards the end of the week, I thank God for His help in the connections, the relationships, the friendships, and the incredible delivery that was a part of yesterday. As we head into today, I am praying for the team as we look to close the week strong … Continue reading Launched: Wednesday ended up being a launch pad
Trials, Perseverance, and a heart of joy enable the process to being complete and lacking nothing.
What are you facing today? Do you realize that you are supposed to rejoice in the Lord always, not part-time but full-time? It's because Jesus told us to take heart when we face trials of many kinds! Also, instead of being anxious, we can with thanksgiving bring our prayers and petitions to God in every … Continue reading Trials, Perseverance, and a heart of joy enable the process to being complete and lacking nothing.
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?
Happy Today! Choose it daily!
This morning as I was going thru my newsfeed I noticed an interesting fact, that today is International Day Of Happiness 2023. It made me wonder why would it only be one day and how could creating the day make it happier than any other day. We know that everyday is the day that the … Continue reading Happy Today! Choose it daily!
THRIVE: How to deal with the tears, the pain, the trials, and the troubles!
Lean in on God rather than your own understanding. Acknowledge and trust God! Is it a rough season for you? Are you shedding some tears? Consider what God's Word has to say: 'and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be sorrow … Continue reading THRIVE: How to deal with the tears, the pain, the trials, and the troubles!
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?
THRIVE: Embrace and consider how the change can be used.
Do you remember how God can work what the enemy planned for evil and turn it around and use it for good? Do you remember how God does or allows something to happen for two reasons: (1) for His glory and (2) for your good! So yes, it's 2022 and I am facing an unknown … Continue reading THRIVE: Embrace and consider how the change can be used.
The benefits of being tested and trials…
One of the things that came to mind when I thought about the benefits of being tested was the fact that you will have a testimony. Testing also brings with it the benefits of understanding what we know, the gaps, and improved performance. Testing helps with our ability to retain and retrieve information too. Testing … Continue reading The benefits of being tested and trials…
Ever been recruited? Ever been asked to be a contributor? Did it feel like it might be more than you can handle?
Well, many years ago a friend named Ken started recruiting with the idea of writing a book, a devotional of sorts for men. It was written so as not to be overwhelming and hence 1 per week and at the same time be something powerful that could impact the lives of many men. The book … Continue reading Ever been recruited? Ever been asked to be a contributor? Did it feel like it might be more than you can handle?
What is the answer to “Why do you …?” Is it LOVE?
Why you do something can be questioned by some in an effort to determine your motivation and purpose. For some it is the love people. For others it is the love of money. For some it is the love of position or power. For some it is the love of the product or service. For … Continue reading What is the answer to “Why do you …?” Is it LOVE?
Do you realize the impact of a little on a lot?
I think it comes down to perspective. Imagine that you are facing a huge situation that you need to take care of. Imagine you have a little bit of faith, say the size of a mustard seed, in God. This is where my math brain kicks in and shows how even that little bit of … Continue reading Do you realize the impact of a little on a lot?
Where do you turn when things get tough? How do you make it through?
Having challenges at home? Having challenges at work? Having challenges in your community? Having challenges in your relationships? Having challenges in your service? When you feel the resistance, does it cause you to lose heart or to press harder? When you feel the resistance, does it cause you to seek wisdom and discernment to understand … Continue reading Where do you turn when things get tough? How do you make it through?
Ever been in a hostile environment or been mistreated?
Walking into each day we know there is a chance that we will face troubles or trials because Jesus warned us of this and instructed us how to respond be it by taking heart or considering it pure joy. It wasn't a might but it was a will have troubles. But the degree or severity … Continue reading Ever been in a hostile environment or been mistreated?
We are at the end of 2020, now what?
How was your 2020? Did you get challenged? Did you get isolated? Did you face trials? Did you face troubles? Did you face resistance? Did you get to a turning point? Did you lean on God through it all? Did you try to make it on your own! Did you stick with it and lead … Continue reading We are at the end of 2020, now what?
It’s Official!
Has 2020 caused you to become weary? As we are heading into the Christmas season are you able to in the midst of it all find a way to rejoice? God's ways aren't necessarily our ways but they do tend to be higher and better than our ways. I couldn't have imagined as 2020 draws … Continue reading It’s Official!
We don’t need to be perfect, we just need to have God!
me+God = more than enough! you+God = more than enough! God isn't asking us to be perfect, He is asking to have a relationship with us! Jesus paid it all, not partial, ALL! He made a way when there didn't seem to be a way! Jesus came to open the way for us to be … Continue reading We don’t need to be perfect, we just need to have God!
Will you ask for what you have need of?
Are you in need? Do you have desires? What do you want? Ask God for What You Need 7 “Ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will open for you. 8 Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have … Continue reading Will you ask for what you have need of?
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