Category Archives: Family Leadership

Happiness

Posted on January 14, 2017 by admin

Ecclesiastes 7:14: When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 4, 2016 by admin

Following that time of worship I received another special gift and high privilege of being a very small part of confirming Wilson’s acceptance of Jesus as his Savior. Christmas came early this year. Celebrating the “Good News of Great Joy for All the People”. Merry Christmas! Continue reading →

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Can God use Donald Trump for His glory?

Posted on November 12, 2016 by admin

Can God use a immensely flawed Donald Trump? Yes He can! My hope is not in Donald Trump or in the people he puts in place of leadership, but in Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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Chase the Lion by Mark Batterson

Posted on October 30, 2016 by admin

In every dream journey there comes a moment when you have to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. You have to go after every dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. You have to go big or go home. You have to take the road less traveled or settle for status quo. You have to bit the bullet or turn your back on your dreams. I have a theory: your favorite scripture will become the script of your life. Continue reading →

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My Life Speaks – Neply Haiti

Posted on October 16, 2016 by admin

My wife, Julie, and I have a list of goals and adventures that we want to share with our children to expose them to sports, culture, history and life experiences.  One of these goals was to take them on a … Continue reading →

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Highlights from You and Me Forever by Francis & Lisa Chan

Posted on September 18, 2016 by admin

The following are some of the highlights for me from You and me Forever – Marriage in light of eternity by Francis Chan & Lisa Chan Continue reading →

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Ben’s Eagle Project

Posted on August 7, 2016 by admin

I am so proud of Ben and his efforts to achieve Eagle Scout.  Ben loves the outdoors and has really enjoyed his time as a scout.  Scouting has exposed him to so many skills and adventures.  Scouting has given him … Continue reading →

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The Circle Maker

Posted on June 26, 2016 by admin

When you dream big, pray hard, and think long, there is nothing God cannot do Continue reading →

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Art Briles Symbolizes the Loss of Innocence for College Athletics

Posted on May 28, 2016 by admin

The loss of Art Briles symbolizes a much bigger loss – a recognition of the loss of innocence for college athletics. Continue reading →

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We Are a Treasure Bearer

Posted on March 20, 2016 by admin

Imagine with me for a moment that you were on a trek deep in the mist-veiled Llanganates mountain range between the Andes and the Amazon.  You have heard the stories of this lost treasure of Inca gold and on your … Continue reading →

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