Goals

Article: Focused on Purpose

Photo courtesy of iStockPhoto/Jonathan Kendall Matthew 14:13-14 (KJV) - When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. Jesus had heard of the death of his cousin, John the Baptist. As the scriptures read, it seems that he traveled to a distant place possibly to mourn his death. When the people heard of Jesus' travels, they followed Him on foot out of the cities. ...

Article: Halfway There

Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/mordoc Being in the middle of here and there can be tough. Regardless of the process, circumstance, or situation, being in the middle can be frustrating. You're happy that you've begun, but the end seems too far away. Your focus may not be as sharp, you feel tired, lazy, and angry that your goal, dream, or promise has not materialized. Sadly, this middle 'place' is filled with aborted dreams, goals, and promises. Many become agitated with waiting and want to see change NOW, RIGHT NOW!!! It's at this point that we make a decision (God hasn’t approved) just to 'move' in some...

Article: The Beauty of Now

Many days we think about when we will become 'somebody.' We want to have more money, the latest stuff, take a vacation, and be a celebrity (or at least well known). We want it so much that we often forget the beauty of all that surrounds us. We are fathers. We are mothers. We are brothers and sisters. We are family members. We are co-workers. We are supervisors. We are friends. We are children of God. There is great beauty in who we are right now. May we take a moment to consider the beauty of the relationships that surround us. May we see the benefit of our...