It’s not that happily ever after doesn’t happen; it does. And it’s not that rags-to-riches turnarounds don’t occur; they do. But I think somehow we’ve come to believe that some lucky people can make it through life without real hardships. Our eyes have become dull to reality and redirected toward our hopes and wishes. We […]
Nor in the mood to follow through with what you’ve set out to do. For most people, they live and work within the obligations of others. And so for the sake of their pride or their job, they some how find the strength to press on and get the job done. But then there are […]
What does it take to drop a principle or piece of wisdom 12 inches from your head to your heart? For over a month now and friend and I have been reading the 24 chapters from the book of Luke every week. The first three or four times I really hadn’t got anything from it. […]
Happiness Is…
I want to keep myself on the edge, but not fall off. Living far from the crowd but not be haughty nor proud. I want to be secure with who I am, the way I was made. Before the days I got seduced to live for social proof. I want to walk by faith and live, aware […]
“Internet marketing is the only business where you work 20 hour days in order to ‘make money while you sleep’”. Wow! Yesterday (a few months ago now) I heard that statement from a very successful internet marketer. I was blown away. What happened to the rich beach bums, passive income and 4-hour work weeks?? It […]
“Once you have a mission, you do not need permission.” I recall first reading that statement in 2002 while reading an excellent book called, “Seizing Your Divine Moment” by Erwin McManus. From that day and until now- every time I think about it- it liberates me. I’m invigorated to live free. I believe that most […]
Every month the folks at Christian Audio puts out free Audio books for download. They have previously graciously provided works from John Calvin and even Foxe’s Book of Martyrs. This month of November, Christian Audio offers John Piper’s best selling book “Desiring God” in AudioBook format for free! via newdemonstration.com This is a really cool […]
Whether it comes from a reaction to an injustice, a shake up after reading a good book, or brokenness after an exposed failure… ( I’m starting to think God may be speaking to us thru our hearts activity. And when we go weeks, months or years without an ounce of inner stirring or passionate conflict – […]