When my youngest daughter Hunter was turning nine years old she surprised Starla and me. She told us for her birthday, instead of giving her gifts, she wanted to use the money that we would have spent and use it to make lunches for the homeless. So that’s exactly what […]
A Father’s Heart!
One of the greatest joys I have ever experienced is that of being a father. I’ll never forget the feeling when my first-born son came into this world. (Happy Birthday bro) I thought I would never be able to love another child in the same way. But when my […]
Be Present Today!
I can remember sitting in front of the television as my daughter climbed up in my lap and placed her little hands on my cheeks and turned my face toward hers. Now eye to eye and nose to nose, she said, “Daddy, listen to me.” She wanted my undivided […]
Don’t Lose Focus!
Focus is the word of the day. I want you to think about this word and speak it over your life today. Choose to focus on the good things. I celebrated another birthday recently. In spite of having way too many candles to put on my birthday cake, due […]
To obey or not obey!
The word of the day is obedience. God is the author and creator of life. God has planned and fashioned your life for success. Ultimately, I believe any success that I have in life is due to following the direction of my creator. Deuteronomy 28:1 “If you fully obey the Lord […]
A Grand Experience Pt 2
Kolt and Dandy (my sons) and I were hiking the Grand Canyon. We successfully made it to the bottom. We had our break. We rested in the Colorado River. We enjoyed our lunch. Now it was time to begin the climb. It wasn’t too bad at the beginning. But when […]
Serve
The word of the day is serve. I want to challenge you to serve someone today. Speak this word over your life and your marriage and relationships. Too often, we spend our energy and effort working to get ahead only for our own objectives. But what about others? What about […]
Let it Go!
Let it Go. This is the word of the day. Simply, let it go. I remember reading this illustration and could recall a few times when it happened with my own kids. Imagine, a two to three year old little boy in a Play Place/Playscape (like McDonald’s) where the bottom pit is […]
But I don’t want to change!
Change is the word of the day. Be prepared to speak this word over your life if you want progress. Because all progress requires change. We are living in a very fast changing world. Technology is rapidly changing every single day. By the time I get accustomed to my […]
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 […]