Because of Grace we Press On
I’ve been thinking a lot about something. A few years ago I read a book by Hyrum Smith titled The 3 Gaps. One main theme of the book was focused on how we behave, what we do each day, that proves what we believe, what our governing values are, and how we spend our time. … Read more
Have you ever thought of hiring a life coach? Have you ever wondered what you could achieve if you had an accountability partner? Maybe you’ve tried the novel approach to creating different results than the trajectory you are on right now. If you are self-motivated at all, this book could be the recipe for positive … Read more
What kind of memory do you have? You know – when you have to remember an appointment or to pick up some obscure item at the store. Do you have to write everything out in detail? Or is your mind like Velcro and things just stick to it? I have a good memory, but it’s … Read more
I’m working on a pathway to peace. I wish I could say it’s already perfected, but it is not. If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this. Today is all I’ve got; tomorrow is the result of how I live it. Considering what I want most tomorrow has led me to design a pathway to … Read more
What happens if I don’t get it right? Have you ever asked yourself that question? There are so many choices to be made in a day; decisions ranging from the minor to the major. What if I get it wrong? Sometimes don’t you wish you could hand God a blank piece of paper and say, … Read more
I was reading a post by a young woman of 17 who I consider wise beyond her years, when she asked a valid question. Although very young she was through high school and had already taken college classes. She was contemplating very honestly: What will I do with my life? That struck me because as I approach the … Read more
Tyler’s recruiter spent some time with us last night explaining what’s going to happen for the next 13 weeks. I knew something was up when my brother (former Marine) and nephew (lifer Marine) told me, in separate conversations, Tyler will come back a changed man. Sergeant Keifer to us: This isn’t the boy scouts. Tyler … Read more
Yesterday’s post was all about the choices we make how we want them to lead to better, but maybe they just lead to different. Today is …. Well, today is different. What about individuals who battle long term illness; or those left behind by loved ones who have died, some unexpectedly through trauma? That’s a … Read more
The election is over at last. It is finished, but God isn’t. Did your first choice win? Did your first choice lose? Do you think the vote caught God by surprise? Regardless of what we think – God is in control. It doesn’t matter who is in the White House. God gets to decide what … Read more