The Journey

“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do” ~ Helen Keller.

This is the beginning of a new day.

God has given me this day to use as I will.

I can waste it or use it for good.

What I do today is important, because

I am exchanging a day of my life for it.

When tomorrow comes,

this [...]

Tags: 2009, Time

I read this post by Ben Arment earlier and thought I would share…
“In almost every church I visit… which are mostly church plants… there he is. The pastor. Standing in the front row during worship. Giving his whole heart to it. Feeling the presence of God. Stretching for it. Yearning for it. And he’s overwhelmed [...]

Tags: 2009, Influence, Lead by Eaxample

You must get involved to have an impact. No one is impressed with the won/lost record of the referee. ~ John H. Holcomb

There is intrinsic security that comes from service, from helping other people in a meaningful way. The concern is blessing the lives of other people. Influence, not recognition, becomes the motive. ~ Stephen R. Covey

A patient man stands by the river and watches the bodies of his enemies floating down the stream. ~ Sun Tzu; The Art Of War

The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore. ~ Dale Carnegie

Tags: 2009, Mediocrity

Your ultimate destiny will be determined by your daily disciplines. ~ Mark Batterson

A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent. ~ Niccolo Machiavelli

As a pastor, I want to take a moment and give a shout out to every pastor’s wife that will see this. I have said a prayer for you today. Often your burden is heavy, your labor is hard and many times under appreciated by those whom your husband serves as pastor. And yet you [...]

Tags: 2009