Don’t Go Too Far…

Back from a little thinking break…
Stopped by the Costco for a cheap and delicious hot dog lunch today. A young couple was sitting at the table next to me, and they had one of the cutest little guys! (I remember those days of trying to feed/entertain/nourish/preoccupy a three-year-old…)
I never try to intentionally eavesdrop, but I [...]

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That’s Why You Pick Me.

What makes you stand out from the crowd? Why should I believe you are going to make a difference?
Come back to my childhood playground days…When side we’re being picked for gym class, different strategies were employed.

Pick the cute girl (even though she couldn’t catch a ball to save her life, but maybe she’ll notice you).
Pick [...]

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Go Fish

Do you really believe what you say you believe?
Does your belief translate into real-life?
Do your beliefs make any difference in how you treat other people?
Have you ever stood back and thought, ‘Telling other people about my faith isn’t my gift/is too hard/it’s just not me/makes me uncomfortable/will push them away…etc.’???
Watch this.
Now go fish.

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Nativity-ing

We’ve been up to our armpits in prep for the Nativity Experience…only two more days until we’re live!
Great reminder this morning to make sure we stop and breathe…stop and pray…stop and rest…stop and get quiet.
I have a tendency to forget that I get stronger when I am quiet. I have a big mouth, and my [...]

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November Mind-Dump

Got a lot of stuff to get off my chest, so here goes…

The Nativity Experience is coming, and it’s really neat to see the building transform into Bethlehem, a Victorian town, and a couple of surprises I can’t tell you about.
This is the first time I’ve been here for the Nativity, and I’m blown away [...]

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New Creation

This amazing clip has a powerful message.
Great song. Hard-hitting message. Great imagery. Enjoy.
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 NLT

11 Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. 12 Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are [...]

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Lean Into the Wind

Going through a tough time right now?
Does it seem like a hurricane is about to blow your life apart?
One of the early followers of Jesus was caught on the open water in a storm that last 14 days:
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up [...]

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What’s Your Most Valuable Possession?

Some possible answers: Money? Family? Medals/trophies? PS3? Car? Kids?
I think the best answer is time.

Each morning, you’re given 24 hours. It’s renewable, but not repeating. You’ll get another 24 hours tomorrow, but it won’t be the same 24 hours. There are no mulligans with time.
Don’t you think Grant Balfour would like to turn back time? [...]

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Why Should You Give

Give me a good reason why I should share my hard-earned money with someone else?

You probably already have way too much stuff you don’t use.
You only impress shallow people with all your shiny toys. You really don’t impress people of any depth.
If the shoe was on the other foot, wouldn’t you want someone to share [...]

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Foxy

I saw something this morning I haven’t seen in a looong time.
I had to fuel up the ‘land yacht‘ before the weekly provincial gas price hike, and as I got in the car, started it up, I glanced in the rear-view mirror. Then I saw it.
Something was moving in the grass along the highway. At [...]

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