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<p><strong>Originally posted - May 9, 2008<br><br></strong><strong>“WORfreedomSHIP”<br><br></strong><strong>It’s time to poll the audience…… I need your opinions…be honest… no offenses taken!!!<br><br></strong><strong>These questions are for both my Christian and non-Christian friends.<br><br>&lt;</strong><strong>Why is it that we are sometimes more intrigued and drawn to concerts, events, clubs, sport events, bars and other gatherings than we are at church (this applies to whatever churches you’ve attended but mostly towards what we call “contemporary” churches)?&nbsp; We spend lots of our money, we scream, we clap, we</strong>…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123657/worfreedomship-rewind">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p><strong>Originally posted - April 30, 2008<br><br></strong><strong>“READINESS”<br><br></strong><strong>From my hotel room desk at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida……<br><br></strong><strong>As I’m called upon by my company and the United States Government to assist in hosting meetings dealing with some of the areas of my job description (AV-8B Harriers), I find myself a bit nervous.&nbsp; We’re running, editing, and preparing power point presentations, taking minutes, supplying research, technical and engineering information and supporting our government customers as contracted to</strong>…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123656/readiness-rewind">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p><strong>Originally posted - April 24, 2008<br><br></strong><strong>“SELF REFLECTION”<br><br></strong><strong>I often take long road trips and vacations for the purpose of self reflection and relaxation.&nbsp; I like to roll the windows down, open the sunroof, and crank the jams as loud as I can stand it.&nbsp; Yes, I still “roll” the windows down… I’m not as fancy as some of you!!!&nbsp; While I’m jammin’ loudly, I like to sing at the top of my lungs, with white boy car dancin’ moves, and I don’t seem to care about what anyone around me thinks at that given time!&nbsp; Do you ever</strong>…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123655/self-reflection-rewind">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p><strong>Originally posted - April 17, 2008<br><br></strong><strong>"PASSION"<br><br></strong><strong>So I’ve recently discovered that I’m passionate about helping others discover and pursue their passions.&nbsp; I can’t decide it for you, I can’t walk it out for you, and I can’t live it for you…. but I can encourage you and kick you in the butt to make steps towards pursuing that passion(s).&nbsp; I may not be able to do anything for you but be a listening ear… and I might just learn something about you!&nbsp; That’s what friends do!!!<br><br></strong><strong>Sometimes when you write things down or</strong>…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123654/passion-rewind">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p><strong>Originally posted -April 8, 2008<br><br></strong><strong>"EFFORT"<br><br></strong><strong>True accomplishment is achieved through effort!&nbsp; That seems pretty simple doesn’t it?&nbsp; It’s amazing how many people expect to achieve an accomplishment without putting in the main ingredient…effort<br><br></strong><strong>Examples:<br><br></strong><strong>-It’s hard to do well in school or work without paying attention and applying effort to the subject at hand.<br><br></strong><strong>-Guy’s – it’s hard to be cut like Sylvester Stallone when the only arm workout you do is fork-to-mouth<br><br></strong><strong>-Girl’s – it’s hard to be cut like Jennifer Love</strong>…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123653/effort-rewind">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p><br><strong>Originally posted&nbsp;- April 2, 2008<br><br>"RUN YOUR RACE"<br><br></strong><strong>As I prepared to go on my scheduled run yesterday, I almost talked myself out of it because of the high winds and recent rain.... but then I got a burst of inspiration and decided to go against the odds because that’s the kinda guy I am... I love a good challenge... especially if it will make me stronger!&nbsp; I use my work-out time as a chance to claim victory&nbsp;over things, self-reflection,&nbsp;to memorize scripture, talk to God and enhance myself physically and</strong>…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123652/run-your-race-rewind">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p><strong>Originally Posted - March 27, 2008<br><br></strong><strong>"INVESTING"<br><br></strong><strong>Investing?&nbsp; What does that mean?&nbsp; Here is one definition:</strong><strong><br><em>Invest</em><em> - to use, give, or devote (time, talent, etc.), as for a purpose or to achieve something<br><br></em></strong><strong>What do you invest in?&nbsp; Where does all of your time and effort go?&nbsp; Why doesn’t there seem to be enough time in the day to do all that you want to do?<br><br></strong><strong>Many times I see people that want to be good at something&nbsp;such as a sport or&nbsp;skill&nbsp;but they are unwilling to invest the time necessary to be great.&nbsp; They perform</strong>…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123651/investing-rewind">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p><br>Originally posted - April 13, 2007<br><br><strong>"TREES"<br></strong><br>People often ask me why I'm so infatuated with trees! I believe that it is connected with the value I place on the gift of life and the similarities they have with people. They all have general boundaries but also have freedom that makes each one unique. Trees are very much like humans. There are many different species and subspecies (ethnicities). They have a basic heights, widths, leaves, fruits, etc.... and generally look similar even though each one is…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123650/trees-rewind">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p>As I've been reflecting back on the last few years, I've been inspired and challenged as some of my past passions and convictions still stand strong today.&nbsp; I've decided to do a series called "REWIND" capturing some of my old blog posts from the last few years posted on other sites!&nbsp; I encourage feedback (good and bad)!&nbsp; I would love to hear your thoughts on these various subjects.&nbsp; These will be daily blog posts for the next few weeks with possible slight changes from the originals to fit current…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123649/rewind-series">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p><strong>“The Arts”<br></strong><br>The best approach to stir up the giftings in the hearts of the people is to:<br><br><strong>Experience</strong> (Observation), <strong>Express</strong> (Participation), and <strong>Expand</strong> (Impartation)<br><br><strong>Experience</strong> – It is imperative for people to experience “the arts” on some level before they will even recognize their interest in particular areas.&nbsp; When “the arts’’ are done with excellence, it has a luring affect that stirs your spirit…especially if you have or are developing a passion for that particular area.&nbsp; This many times is a receptive…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog/blog/6123648/the-arts">Read more</a></span></div>
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