BOLD- the only way to live life

I am officially half way to retirement age at 32.5 years old. I still feel young except for the sound of my overly abused knees as I traverse stairs. But at a half way mark in my life, I’m asking myself some pretty intense questions about life and how I’ve lived it.
I have [...]

2005: Lessons Learned

Ministry opportunities are not more valuable than family opportunities.
You can’t please everyone all the time.
Whatever you do, be bold.
Down time is valuable time.
Give ministry away- but not too fast.
It’s OK to fail.
It’s OK to succeed.
Love your family more than anything!
God ALWAYS comes through no matter what He [...]

Bernadette Todd- An Amazing Woman

Today, Bernadette Todd shared with Life Pointe one of the most incredible stories I’ve ever heard. Thirty years past the day she should have died, she speaks in churches and schools motivating people to be passionate Christ followers.
Her body is bound to her wheel chair, yet her words are free and powerful to captivate [...]

FREEDOM

In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.
-Franklin D. Roosevelt

FISONT: Fan In Search of New Team

Growing up, it was the Orioles. Then, Florida finally got a team. Now, the Marlins have had yet another fire sale and they are shipping on out of the state to be the “Vegas Highrollers” or something similarly ridiculous. So, I’m left minus a ball team. So, what do I do?
Now, [...]

No Dangling Empty Hooks Over Fish

Today on our day off, we took a walk at Biscayne National Park here in Homestead. There is a beautiful view across the bay where you can see Miami, Miami Beach, and Key Biscayne. During a great walk with my 3 girls, I had to appreciate our National sense of wildlife preservation. [...]

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