This new book by World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns, published by Thomas Nelson Publishing, is an excellent survey regarding poverty, Christian responsibility, and the global church. The book is lengthy, nearly 300 pages, and ends with a call to action by President Stearns: You, Me, Let’s Go! We have work to do and its…
Category: Writing
Who Inspires You?
This question was asked today in a meeting I attended about motivating employees. There were around 50 or so managers in the meeting, divided up at round tables of about 6 or so people each and we were asked to share around the table who is the one person in this world who has inspired…
Run With Confidence
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure.” ~Eric Liddell, Chariots of Fire Why did Chariots of Fire win 4 Oscars, another 12 wins & 15 nominations? Because we all have that something, that one thing that makes us stand out…
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
JESS, GUY, STEPH, MATT, CHRISTI, LUKE, COLLEEN, RICK: WE MISS YOU!!! In 2009 I resolve to…. Be Healthy and Lose at LEAST 20 lbs Go to at LEAST 2 concerts Write and attempt to publish at LEAST 2 articles Share the truth about Jesus with at LEAST 2 people who have never heard Give more…
Jumping off the Deep End
A year ago this month I started this blog. To celebrate my one year anniversary of consistent writing, I have decided to join National Novel Writing Month. The gist is put words on paper. Just write. Just do it. If you have had a conversation with me lately, you will know this venture is timely…
Hello
I hate going over a week without posting. So here are some stream of consciousness thoughts for comment and reflection… The Economy I wont belabor this, I will only say that we have a 5year interest only ARM that expires in December 2010. Pray for us! The Job The last 5 days have been the…
No Coincidences
Anniversary Blog Part 4 (click here to read part three) Its often said that life is not about the destination, its about the journey. Whoever made that statement was a very wise person. This has been my personal experience, especially over the last 8 years. My best friend April and I always say there are…
9-11 through my eyes…
Anniversary Blog Day 2 (click here to read day one) On September 11, 2001, exactly one year after I began my Capitol Hill career, I was in the car with Monty on my way to work when we heard on the radio that a plane crashed into the World Trade Center. As we parked in…
