The Truth

Took a picture of the truth… tried to develop it… had proof… but it was only recognized by the intelligent.

Every Day…

There’s comes a point in every day when you realize you will not do any more productive work…

For me this time varies between 10am and 9pm…

Tickle Me

Tickle me Elmo Emo.

Deepest Fear

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond imagination. It is our light more than our darkness which scares us. We ask ourselves – who are we to be brilliant, beautiful, talented, and fabulous. But honestly, who are you to not be so? You are a child of God, small games do not work in this world. For those around us to feel peace, it is not example to make ourselves small. We were born to express the glory of god that lives in us. It is not in some of us, it is in all of us. While we allow our light to shine, we unconsciously give permission for others to do the same. When we liberate ourselves from our own fears, simply our presence may liberate others.’ – Marianne Williamson in Return to Love: Reflections on a Course in Miracles

Go Big but Go Big for God and give Him the Glory

Last night Elisa and I attended the sanofi pasteur community fundraiser where I knew I would receive an award for my organization. I was told ahead of time that the meal would be out of this world (It should have been since it was $175 a person).  Trust me, the food was great…full lobsters, beef tenderloins, shrimp and calms, etc. Anyway, back to the award. I was expecting around $10,000. I quickly found out that “I would not be disappointed,” as the director of the fundraiser said as I entered the luxurious Skytop Lodge. To skip the anticipation, it was announced that I was the second place winner and was hand my first BIG CHECK for $40,500. Along with the red wine, it was a good night.

As I drove home last night and drove to work this morning, I reflected on the blessings I have received from God over the past few years. I spent time thinking about this because tons of people approached me last night and congratulated me on the success of my organization over this past year especially since the year before I came on board they were -$89K in debt. While I could say it was all me, I know it was God’s intervention in my life. He has given me the abilities I have and had proved intercessory prayer on my behalf. I take this time to give Him the glory and acknowledge my success in this organization and in life is not me but my Provider. Thanks God.

Don’t Tell My Mom

Another thing that I have been praying about lately is hitchhikers. I have decided that I’m going to try and give as many rides as possible. The way I see it is I have a captive audience for me to share the gospel with. I know I know, what if they are murders blah blah blah. I truly believe that if God lays it on my heart to pick someone up, He will provide the protection I need. Enough said. Last week I was driving home after church around 930pm. I saw a man walking and felt the call so I pulled into the next parking lot and waited until he walked past. Here’s the conversation that occurred:

Me: Need a ride?

Man: Where you go?

Me: It doesn’t matter, where do you need to go?

Man: Well, where do you live? (shady)

Me: Dude, I already committed to giving you a ride when I stopped.

Man: Okay.

I found out that the man had some difficulties with his ex-girlfriend and got out of the car. He had a 10 mile walk home. On the drive, I had the opportunity to share my faith and pray for him. His name is Kevin Robinson. He could use your prayers too.

Man up.

Starts with a Prayer

The other day I was getting lunch with the executive director of another agency. I prayed for my meal and when I finished, he looked at me and stated, “I didn’t know you were a praying man.” From there, he choose to pray and then share his life testimony with me and the division he has had with God for the past 15 years. Instead of talking about business, we talked faith for the next hour. The quick point that I’m trying to make is that prayer is the foundation for action and obedience in the little things brings about opportunities that can be life savers. Pray for opportunities but more importantly, pray because you love the Lord and want all to know.

Man up.

It’s Been a While, I Shouldn’t Left You…Without a Dope Beat to Step to

An apology to those you have checked and rechecked, hoping that I have written something. My life is cramped with life. But I found 20 minutes before my class begins to get some words on paper…just for you.

1. Check out Life Action Ministries – they did a 11 day revival at our church and it was awesome. 6am morning prayer, 3 hour services every night with 400+ attending each service and a message from God that was the same…that’s right the same. You see, Life Action did not bring a new bible for us to read or a new God to worship. They asked us to search ourselves and revive the love we have for God within. Their ministry is to challenge. Over the next several weeks I will submit a test for you to take to see if you need to get right with God. If you think you do, trust your feelings. If you don’t, let this test provide the evaluation. If you think you don’t need a test, do it anyway.

2. I like helping people. A few weeks ago, I was driving down Rt. 33 and saw a man holding a baby on the northbound side. Immediately I thought I should turn around and help. But then I culivated every reason why I shouldn’t (I was driving to my other office, I had dinner plans, I had errands to run before dinner). Well God grabbed me right as the next exit was approaching and pulled me off. I went back to help and found out that the man had 2 toddlers,1 baby, and 1 babies’ momma and no car jack for the flat tire so I got out mine. I jack up the car and take the tire off. Right then, the man (Jesse) bumps the car and nearly takes my hand off. Long story short, my jack got bent (no comment) and the car continued to fall off the jack no manner how we tried to pump it up. 1 1/2 hours later, we parted ways with a prayer, a handshake, and a donut tire on the car so they could get home (I drove the family to a gas station to get a truck jack and fixed their flat.)

Did you Know

Surgery

Update…

Yesterday I went to the doctor for my right eye. The doctor looked at it, said your eyes don’t like you, you’re going to need surgery, and in a few months, I think you should get lasik surgery. With that said, I went under the knife yesterday afternoon and got a “chalazion” removed under my eye. 6 hours later, the eye patch came off and I was good to go.