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…]
It Ain’t Over, ‘Til God Says It’s Over:
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…]
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…]
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…]
Welcome Back from Christmas euphoria!
In the time honored tradition of Americans everywhere, it is now time to make the returns! It is time to sort through the gifts and purchases and realize that yes, you really did lose your mind. And it's time to acknowledge that unfortunately, that outfit really was much cuter in the store. And finally,
“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…]
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…]
“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…]
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…]
January 13, 2012
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