A lot of changes have occurred at macro economics level in our city, state, country and in the world. In the micro level changes are happening as well.
One of the best resources in tough financial times, is to get your house in order. Give 10% somewhere, Save 1000 in an emergency fund, pay off your debt, save 3-6 months pay, invest 15% and then invest in real estate.
All these principles are from Financial Peace University. For more info check out daveramsey.com and read up and apply these principles to your life. It will change your life.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
mingus mtn, trail 353
Today was an amazing day. Drove out to Mingus mountain and visited Mingus springs camp. We were able to dream about our first ever summer staff camp (for returning staff).
It makes me thankful for quality time with my team members and the conversations that happened during our hike along ash creek and down trail 353.
Oh yeah, and thankful that we live in such an amazing place.
It makes me thankful for quality time with my team members and the conversations that happened during our hike along ash creek and down trail 353.
Oh yeah, and thankful that we live in such an amazing place.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Deadliest Catch
I'm not a huge fan of reality shows...but I love the deadliest catch. I saw an interview last night with Larry King and Phil Harris that really got me excited about this Tuesday night.
I'm looking forward to the new season. Giddy up!
I'm looking forward to the new season. Giddy up!
Cuyler
I'm thankful for my son. He is so unique from his brother and sister. More than anything it is peaceful watching him grow each and everyday. He has already gained 11 ounces...it won't be long and we will be able to wrestle around with another.
I can't wait!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Yesterday at church
At church yesterday one of our members, Dean Cox, gave a final defense of Christianity. This was following a year of walking through the Bible at the Heights. I am thankful for what he shared and wanted to share it with others. Here is the link to our church website heightschurch.com. Click on sermons, it is the message from April 5, 2009.
Here is the direct link, www.heightschurch.com/20090405.mp3
Here is the direct link, www.heightschurch.com/20090405.mp3
Prayer
Prayer is something that I've never been "good" at. I was the kid who struggled to bow his head, fold his hands and remain quiet. After about 30 seconds of the best prayer possible, I would start thinking about how good my baseball team was going to do that afternoon or I would pray selfishly by asking for things like my favorite team to win or to win a 1000 dollars on the scratch ticket I bought in college.
Prayer is important, but why is so hard to do. Is it the act of asking for something that we truly need? Or is possibly because we have such a hard time differentiating what we truly need and what we want in life? Prayer can serve as the filter where we speak open and honestly to God.
Whatever the struggle is, prayer is to be an essential part of the life of a Christian. Here is a commitment that the early followers of Jesus made, But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42)
Prayer is seen as the catalyst to forgiveness, Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (James 5:16) I love this verse and the context around it because it emphasizes how relational prayer should be to God.
Prayer is helpful at all times and we are to give thanks to those who are encouragement in our lives. Pray without ceasing.
Whatever the need is, whenever it arises, however big the mountain is that we have to climb or how difficult the road is ahead. Pray.
Prayer is important, but why is so hard to do. Is it the act of asking for something that we truly need? Or is possibly because we have such a hard time differentiating what we truly need and what we want in life? Prayer can serve as the filter where we speak open and honestly to God.
Whatever the struggle is, prayer is to be an essential part of the life of a Christian. Here is a commitment that the early followers of Jesus made, But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42)
Prayer is seen as the catalyst to forgiveness, Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (James 5:16) I love this verse and the context around it because it emphasizes how relational prayer should be to God.
Prayer is helpful at all times and we are to give thanks to those who are encouragement in our lives. Pray without ceasing.
Whatever the need is, whenever it arises, however big the mountain is that we have to climb or how difficult the road is ahead. Pray.
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