Don’t Give Up on the Dream God Gave You!

In part one of the START HERE series we looked at Samson.  He had blown it big time and found himself shaved, blinded, and serving the enemy he had once conquered.  But we learned even when things seemed hopeless, Samson remembered where his strength came from.  He repented, his strength was restored, and he was able to accomplish theContinue reading “Don’t Give Up on the Dream God Gave You!”

“Tempered Steel”. A guide to becoming strong and pure.

I just finished another book by Steve Farrar.  This guy has got my attention. “Tempered Steel” is a great book that inspects the lives of biblical heroes (and zeros) and even men in more recent history, looking at how they reacted to pressure and what made them great – or not so great. Throughout the book I’m challengedContinue reading ““Tempered Steel”. A guide to becoming strong and pure.”

The latest in my library… “Finishing Strong” by Steve Farrar

This book was given to me last week and I couldn’t wait to dive in.  So almost immediately after finishing “This Momentary Marriage” by John Piper, I started this one and after finishing just the first chapter I am hungry for what’s to come. This book starts off with a very tough-to-hear statement…. “It hasContinue reading “The latest in my library… “Finishing Strong” by Steve Farrar”

LIVING THE DANIEL LIFE… A Captive in the King’s Court! (Daniel Chapter One)

Daniel was a man of God who found himself in a country besieged and under the rule of an idol serving king. Even though he was unknown by the now ruling king, he stood out as a man who was wise, able to learn quickly, and able to communicate well in the presence of theContinue reading “LIVING THE DANIEL LIFE… A Captive in the King’s Court! (Daniel Chapter One)”

Developing A Strong Spiritual Core.

A good personal trainer will emphasize the importance of a strong core. The core of your body is the mid-section and includes your abdominal muscles as well as those in your lower back and ones that attach to your hips.  Training and developing these muscles is very important if you want to have a healthy,Continue reading “Developing A Strong Spiritual Core.”

Bruised Knees & Bruised Egos. Learning To Get Back Up After A Fall.

Do you ever feel like the dog with the cone on his head?  Like everyone’s attention is drawn to you and your recent failure? I was talking with a guy today who has raced in both mountain and road bike events. He was sharing different aspects of the race scene – the lifestyle, the preparation,Continue reading “Bruised Knees & Bruised Egos. Learning To Get Back Up After A Fall.”