Archive for July, 2009

Quoted: Bud Hadfield

Failure is a learning experience.  It can be a gravestone or a stepping stone.  ~  Bud Hadfield

Some Battles Are Just Not Worth It

Around 1 am this morning after a great evening of food, fun and hanging out with friends my family was ready to head back to the rental. Well as we left our friends to walk home there were two cute little furry animals playing in the road. There was just a couple of problems with [...]

Quoted: Phillip Brooks

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones. ~ Phillip Brooks

Quoted: Albert Einstein

Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. ~ Albert Einstein

A “Shout Out” To The Leaders @ Pentecostals of OC!

I once heard a quote by John Maxwell, “Those closest to you will determine your level of success.” As a pastor I regularly am reminded of the truth contained within that statement. For example, I may have a great vision for the youth or children’s ministry of the church I am blessed to pastor but [...]

Quoted: Amelia Earhart

Decide whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying. ~ Amelia Earhart

Quoted: Raymond Chandler

Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. ~ Raymond Chandler

Come Apart or Fall Apart

Mark 6:31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: – if we don’t learn how to “Come…apart…and rest awhile” we will fall apart. We typically schedule light in July giving us time to recoup before headed into fall. I’m thinking a few days away with [...]

Quoted: John Mason

DON’T live within your means today. Talk with people smarter than you. Listen to those more spiritual than you. Ask questions of those more successful than you. Lend a hand to those less fortunate than you. Don’t stay where you are.  ~ John Mason

Quoted: A.W. Tozer

If you cannot worship the Lord in the midst of your responsibilities on Monday, it is not very likely that you are worshiping on Sunday either. ~ A.W. Tozer