Getting Above the Storm

On a flight this past Monday headed to a conference, I was reminded of a flight I took years ago from LaGuardia in New York to San Francisco. As we sat on the runway, the rain that had begun as a steady stream became a series of pounding thuds on the wings of the metal… [Read more…]

What’s Your Super Power?

I’m watching Kung Fu Panda 2 with my three  boys. It’s such an important message simply told. Panda can’t fight like anyone else. Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Crane, Cricket… all of them have their own unique fighting style and become (s)heroes in their own right by being distinctly themselves and using their own unique gifts! Only… [Read more…]

WHAT A GREAT START!

THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO MAKE THE FIRST BTRANSFORMED FIRST FRIDAY SUCH A GREAT SUCCESS! (Special thanks to those who showed their moves on that closing soul train line…    Don’t ask. You had to be there!) AND SAVE THE DATE  Friday, February 3, 2012 7pm FOR NEXT MONTH AND MAKE SURE TO… [Read more…]

STEP THREE: NEXT STOP PURPOSE

As we continue our 5-step Jump Start for the new year – NEXT STOP- PURPOSE! The second half of Philippians 3:12 reminds us that we have a divine call to purpose on our lives. This purpose extends beyond the frustrations and challenges of our every day lives and ordinary existence.  God’s purpose transcends what you or… [Read more…]

STEP TWO: NOBODY’S PERFECT

Two quotes come to mind as we reflect on STEP TWO: NOBODY’S PERFECT. “ Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on…” Phil. 3:12                                                         … [Read more…]

JUMP START 2012

JOY IS AN ACTION WORD

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” (Ps. 30:5). I have never seen this scripture used during the advent season. So, it may seem strange that I begin by talking about the imminent celebration of our Savior’s birth with this Old Testament affirmation.  But, all I could think about when thinking… [Read more…]

Peace Be Still

As we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth during this Christmas season, many of us are mired in worry and stress as the year comes to what may seem like a very fast approaching end.  Like me you may be thinking, “How did December get here so fast?” And while we enjoy the festivities of Christmas, we can also… [Read more…]

Get the Big Rocks In!

“But seek first the kingdom of God…” (Matt. 6:33) (NKJV) A professor stood in front of her class with a tall clear jar on her desk.  She filled the jar with several large rocks that went to the very top and asked her students if the jar was full.  They all said yes. She responded, “Not… [Read more…]

What Are YOU Grateful For?

I am grateful for the things that You have done; I am grateful for the victories we’ve won; I could go on and on about your works; Because I’m grateful, grateful so grateful just to praise You Lord; Flowing from my heart are the issues of my heart, is gratefulness!          … [Read more…]