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Do This Before You….
I’ve been reading through the four Gospels sequentially and noticed what could be one of Jesus’ most consistent and powerful behaviors, a lesson for all of us. It’s no secret, but if you look at our behavior, you’d sure think it was. It’s not his relentless way of...
You Might Not Want to Read This…
Several weeks ago while leading a group of men through one of the topics in my book, “Unlock Your Life”, I ran into a surprise reaction. Perhaps surprise is too strong of a word, but I was caught off guard not from the reaction but because it was coming from a man who...
Am I Crazy?
Spring has officially arrived and is getting into full swing now…I love this time of year! It triggers excitement in me as I get outside more; my soul is filled with new life and growth as I take deep breaths of fresh air. I’m a gardener and all of my life I’ve worked...
A Tale of Two Boats
After spending her whole life in the greater New York City area, including nearly 60 years in the same house, my 86 year old Mother-in-Law made the bold decision to sell everything and move to Naples, Florida. Talk about an adventure! She has renewed energy and...
Just Another Fork in the Road?
My friend Brent always says, “we’re always at a fork in the road.” Ever since I first heard him say this all of my senses seem to be on the lookout. He’s right! I find myself in this place all of the time. Of course, not all forks are created equal. Some carry much...
Your Most Powerful Gift – Well Used?
I remember while at Purdue to become a mechanical engineer we learned all about how things worked, complicated formulas and tons and tons of math. Most of it seemed to pass right through my brain once I left college - can you relate? But a few things made sense and...
When are You Most Contagious?
I was talking to a friend of mine a little while back. Without me asking, he began to rave about a fantastic dinner he had at a local restaurant the night before. He was gushing: “The food was so good. Just the right spice, beautiful plating, warm friendly atmosphere....
Why?
Why? A while back I was up early for my devotional time. The morning was just beginning to light up my yard. Beautiful! I spent a little time just staring out the window and the question “Why?” formed in my mind. It lingered. You see, this was an interesting time in...
Stoke the Fire
Stoke the Fire – Your Life Adventure Requires Relational Freshness with God Have you ever had to push a car from a standstill? It’s not so easy! I remember when I was a kid, a lot of cars had stick shifts and weren’t very reliable – especially cars high school kids...
Fear
Slaying the Monster that Wants to Keep You from The Adventure God Made You For The fear of taking financial risks dominated me for most of my life, I believe instilled in me during my youth, having grown up poor. Unwittingly, I made it into a monster and it knew all...
I Remember
I Remember I remember my soccer coach in high school telling us that sometimes the best way forward is to go backward first. What? How could this be? I thought, “If the goal of the game is to get the ball into the other team’s net and that net is on the other end of...
Intimacy with God
Knowing God’s #1 Desire for You Will Change Your Life I wish I had known this sooner; my life has not been the same since. This is where my life’s adventure began…. Ask, “What is God’s #1 desire for me?” Most people say that God wants me to be good, to do the right...