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Open doors & closed doors

Posted on July 11, 2011

“Open doors, closing doors” are biblical phrases used by its’ writers to refer to divine guidance. Those sincerely seeking Gods will for their life accept the “open door/close door” experience peacefully. (Isaiah 45:1,2, Acts 14:27, I Corinthians 16:9, II Corinthians 2:12, Colossians 4:3, Revelation 3:8). We use the term in the secular world to [...]

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Barry the Bartender

Posted on September 9, 2011

One of my friends is Barry. Big guy, big smile and remembers everything..names, faces, events, stories, he has instant and amazing recall. We’ve been friends a few years now. He’s also a bartender by occupation. Neither of us go to the others work places, he says he works weekends too. But that hasn’t hindered the [...]

Fathers Day

Posted on June 17, 2011

Several years ago I spoke on the subject, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad & Perfect Dad” for Fathers Day. I’ve never had such a response to any message before, ever. Over 500 e-mails flooded my box in the week following. In the message I mentioned that not everyone knew had the joy of great memories with [...]

Crossroads

Posted on April 13, 2011

After listening to several different people sharing their life journey with me this week, some older, some in their thirties, & one in college, it occurred to me that all of them made crucial life defining choices many times over at several stages of their lives. In each life they would come to a “crossroad” [...]

842 Pastors Prayer Partners

Posted on February 8, 2011

This past weekend at Cascade Hills Church we signed on 842 people to the Pastor’s Prayer Partner ministry. What a blessing! I am humbled by the tremendous response of our people. 842 Pastor’s Prayer Partners devoted themselves to praying for me and my family daily. They will then gather in teams to pray each week [...]

Be A Champion

Posted on January 26, 2011

The BCS National Championship game was on January 10th of this year. Auburn and Oregon were the two teams battling it out, with Auburn emerging as champion. My son B.J. is a 2005 Auburn graduate so he and his wife went to the game with two of our church members. To say this was a [...]

Questions to Challenge Your Growth This Year

Posted on December 31, 2010

As we enter the New Year of 2011, it’s important to have specific direction if we’re to grow intentionally. While preparing questions to challenge myself, a friend sent me something Dr. Don Whitney had written. I combined some of his with mine since he has some good questions also.  You may have more of your [...]

The Christmas ADVENTure

Posted on December 9, 2010

With Christmas Day right around the corner, there’s a lot to be excited about! I remember when my boys were little they would wake up each morning in December and move a little mouse one day forward on the Advent Calendar Debbie had hanging in the kitchen. For them it was a reminder that Santa [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 22, 2010

Can you believe it’s that time already? Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s time to put away those running shoes and break out the silverware. There won’t be any lifting of weights, only plates. At least that’s my plan anyway. I’ve already told my trainer that all dieting is on hold for now.

While most [...]

The Benefits of Balance

Posted on September 3, 2010

We hear the word alot. “Balance” statements, sheets, balance bars, balanced meals,there’s even “balance” shoes, and on and on. You get the picture. Have you ever asked yourself what a balanced life looks like? Balance holds the secret to both advancement and contentment. Sometimes those two don’t travel together. I want to challenge you to [...]

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