These are the random ruminations of a man on the run. The goal is to run this race of life well, encouraging as many as I can along the way, and to eventually meet my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and thank Him for the trip. (I am also prone to shamelessly brag on my perfect grandchildren.)
“To admit that you begin the day planning to change the world certainly sounds grandiose, maybe even delusional. Yet I believe that you do change the world every day, whether you intend to or not. Often it only takes a small act to make a big difference.”
_Mark Sanborn, The Fred Factor
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You’re not in charge of everything.
You are responsible to others (be a good neighbor) but you are only responsible for what you’re in charge of.
You may work for the worse boss in the most soul-draining company in all the world.
You may live in a neighborhood or attend a school that is falling apart.
Or you may work with the brightest and most high-octane performers in the world, making you sometimes feel like a mule running in the Kentucky Derby.
But all that’s beside the point, you’re not in charge of those things. But you are in charge of some things – that’s where you must keep your focus–creating an island of excellence that reflects your values, hard work, and desires to make a difference.
The ONE THING for today: What others do is a reflection on them, what you do is a reflection on you. Shine on dear reader, shine brightly today.
These are the random musings of a man whose goal is to make Jesus the paramount pursuit of my life who, while in this effort, is writing down a few lessons I've learned along the way. You'll have to decide if they are worth heeding but at least you may learn a few things not to do.
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These are the random ruminations of a man on the run. The goal is to run this race of life well, encouraging as many as I can along the way, and to eventually meet my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and thank Him for the trip. (I am also prone to shamelessly brag on my perfect grandchildren.)
Taking small steps in the family and in the church to guide children and youth toward adulthood with the goal of continuing strong relationships with God and their family.
The ONE THING 