Years ago when Starla and I were taking our kids to the optometrist for their annual eye exam, the doctor called us in and gave us his report on our daughter Summer Star. She was about 11 or 12 years old at the time. He explained to us that either […]
True Love is Sacrifice!
Today’s word is sacrifice. Recently, my oldest son Kolt, was watching a dinosaur movie with his two sons Kanon (4) and Maverick (2). In the movie the family of Dinosaurs were being threatened by a fire. The Daddy Dinosaur came back to save his family only to find that […]
Hope Changes Everything!
From Parade magazine comes the story of self-made millionaire Eugene Land, who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in East Harlem. Mr. Lang had been asked to speak to a class of 59 sixth-graders. What could he say to inspire these students, most of whom would drop out […]
Help me, God!
I was 14 years old. My family was vacationing in Athens, Greece. We were traveling in the very busy city by bus. On this particular day I remember hearing my parents say, as we stood at the bus stop, that we were looking for bus number 2. That’s all I […]
Live long. Live healthy. Live happy!
I recently met a 90 year old man in Cabela’s while picking up some needed items for deer season that is quickly approaching. (a little excited!) His energy and enthusiasm for life was so infectious. I couldn’t help but admire him and desire to be that active when I turn […]
Stress-less
Let me encourage you today! In a world today where there is so much stress, you can be stress-less. I know you have bills to pay, goals to achieve, friends to make happy, a family to provide for, tasks to accomplish, mountains to climb, Kingdoms to conquer, worlds to explore….what […]
Does your accent give you away?
Starla and I were recently in California. We had stopped in a grocery store to pick up a few items. As we walked up to the counter to pay, the employee behind the register asked, “How are you today” I responded “I’m doing great, how are you?” He looked up […]
“For a happy life you need three things”
Happy is the word of the day. Everyone wants to be happy. I want you to speak this word over your life, your marriage and your family today. I was walking through the mall the other day and I saw a picture quote on the wall, so I took […]
What’s so Amazing?
Amazing is the word of the day. I want you to declare that this is an AMAZING day for you, your family, your spouse and your friends. Have you ever seen something and it took your breath away, or left you speechless, or in awe of what you have just […]
Extreme Favor is Yours!
Favor is the word of the day. Speak this word over your life and your family today. I am declaring favor with you today. I speak it over your life and stand in agreement with you for the Favor of God to be released upon you. Psalm 5:12 “Surely, Lord, […]