Tag: inspiration
Forgiveness is not a slogan
PREPARATION
She came in complaining about my sermons always being about forgiveness and grace. According to her, I needed to come down harder on the sinners and in her words, ”nail them with guilt.”
After her rant, I asked, “So, when did forgiveness and grace become more than slogan concepts for you?”
“Ron, there are some things you [...]
BreakAway Minute rules the mornings
Take charge of your day with these 60-second, off-the-wall messages.
Each BAM un-covers a life-message designed to encourage and inspire. Hidden in each story is an intentional desire to put in a good word for God. Make this your story day.
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Leap Year: Live to Give
PREPARATION
Generosity is a core value of Jesus followers. It displays the power of God and describes who we are.
It all starts with a decision to risk. When we give our time, our talents, and our money we are risking a piece of our hearts. It is our faith in God that empowers us to turn [...]
What’s the follow-up question?
PREPARATION
A while back I sent an email to 300 men asking them to answer a simple question: “In the real world, what are you planning to do in the next 12 months that will define you as a man of faith?”
Some wanted to argue about the question, a few responded with lengthy theological explanations, but [...]
Change in the wind
PREPARATION
Change is in the air…it’s in the wind.
It was over ten years ago when Dick pulled me aside. “Hey, Ron, have you ever done any sailing?
“A little, years ago…but the wind wasn’t cooperative,” I replied.
“Well, we are putting together a sailing trip to the British Virgin Islands this summer. Would you and Lyn be interested [...]
Get out of the Book and into action
PREPARATION
Today’s Faith Note is a shout-out for followers of Jesus. These grace-filled believers distinguish themselves, not as watchdogs or campaigners, but as humble field agents embedded in the ups and downs of everyday life. Disguised as ordinary people, followers humble themselves and pray and seek God’s face…When we do that, we will automatically change and [...]
Innovative complaint strategy
PREPARATION
The storm was closing in, the sky seemed packed with darkness, but it was the lightning that shut everything down. For 5 hours a wall of commanding thunderstorms stilled O’Hare, one of the world’s busiest airports. One flight after another was delayed or canceled. It’s pretty simple really, if the planes can’t land, there won’t [...]
The Invitation
PREPARATION
Several years ago, when I read The Shack, it took me on a journey. William Young has written a book that provokes and prods us, but at the same time lifts and liberates us. It begins with a single envelope in Mac’s mailbox. Inside is a call, an invitation, a challenge: “Mackenzie, It’s been a [...]
Hidden Requirement for the Faith Journey
PREPARATION
Songs have a way of touching us in profound ways at the most critical times. Truth is, you have a playlist of songs that reflect your life journey. Not limited to any one genre, these songs reveal a smorgasbord perspective on where we’ve been and where we are now.
When the lyrics and melody find synergy–when [...]
In Santa’s Secret Service?
PREPARATION
Jordan was sitting on the park bench right by the bike trail, when a boy about 5 years old sat down and started winding what appeared to be his own very special Mickey Mouse watch. Jordan said, “What a neat watch! Does it tell you the time?”
Without even looking up the boy responded, “No, you [...]
The “Buzz” Challenge
I wish we could have a cyber celebration
We have begun our 5th year at Faith Coaching Network. God has been gracious and patient. In many ways, I feel like we have just now found our place in His vision.
But, We CAN have a cyber challenge
God is up to something new, do you see it?
“See, I am doing [...]
2012 Prayer Team
Women of Prayer
As our 5th year begins, the Faith Team is facing the most challenging time in our history.
It’s not just financial, several things have happened all at once. In the middle our prayers about the challenges, God called a small group of faith-focused women from every corner of the world to join HIM in [...]
Christmas list
Our Christmas list this year
(focused on technology needs)
As Christmas draws near, businesses and institutions around the world make Christmas gift decisions. Please consider Faith Coaching Network in your mix of worthy non-profits and local charities.
Our 2011 needs are:
* MacBook Air 13in 256GB
* iPad2 wifi-3g 32GB with ATT
* Final Cut movie production software for Mac
* Canon [...]
The Wilderness Test
PREPARATION
Are you facing an unexpected wilderness time? If not now, you will. Wilderness is common to the human condition, but regardless of the number of journeys into the wilderness, we are not meant to stay there. We are meant to find fresh insight and new direction.
Jim seemed to be surrounded by wilderness.
After his divorce, it [...]
Unwrapping the heart of Thanksgiving
PREPARATION
The family gathered around the Thanksgiving table and began sharing the things they were thankful for. The youngest sat there patiently listening. Then finally it was his turn. He looked at that big old turkey on the platter by his dad and said, “I’m thankful I wasn’t born with feathers!” His words will be remembered [...]
