The New Revolutionaries Influencing Culture
New stealth forces are shaping our world. Are we more influenced by our culture than we are an influence in our culture? There are seven dominant spheres that are influencing our culture. Churches are near the bottom of the list with little influence of culture today. Billy Graham said, "The next great movement of God will be in the workplace.
The Impossible Made Possible
What are the probabilities of anyone living a blameless life? This man could be President of the United States. What are the conditions and relationships for discovery? If the highest good is living a Holy and Godly life, why would God ask us to do the impossible? Eligibility and conditions for making the cut.
A Champion Gamechanger
Being in the zone is the ultimate alignment of talent to task and timing. This is a storybook classic of a champion. He is a champion both on and off the playing field. The most cherished award. What happens on the field does not define me as a person.
Homeland Security - To Be Or Not To Be
Never in history have we had more sophisticated security devices and technology. Never have we felt more insecure and violated. Lessons from history provide clues to restore our safety and secure a future with Hope. The best homeland and enduring security is transformed leadership and people. You are no fool to give up security that cannot be guaranteed for security you cannot lose.
Truth Is Exclusive
Truth by its very nature and definition is exclusive. Truth stands alone and does contradict other beliefs. Truth presents a problem to those who say there is no truth or that there is truth in all religions. The ultimate of tolerance is the freedom to choose and express our beliefs.
The Entertainment Industry is Giving Us Hell
Plato said, "Those who tell the stories rule society." Like film we reflect the image of our exposure choice. Entertainment ranks at the top of what shapes culture. Has America once the envy of the world become the enmity of the world? Imagine Hollywood with a mission to restore US international image with compelling stories reflecting the virtues of character.
Time - Friend or Foe
Not one of us picks our place of birth nor is it normal to determine our exit point. We are free to make a death choice but we cannot choose the consequences of those choices nor predict the impact of our choices on the lives of others.
Imagine Graduationg With a Higher Purpose
Not one of us picks our place of birth nor is it normal to determine our exit point. We are free to make a death choice but we cannot choose the consequences of those choices nor predict the impact of our choices on the lives of others.
Colossal Collision to Unlock Mysteries
The most spectacular collision ever rocked the world with much fanfare in Geneva Switzerland on March 18, 2010. This historic first could pave the way for a whole new era of scientific discovery and new paradigms for understanding the cause and design to explain more of the cosmos and humankind.
Supreme Purpose
Where are you on the scale between Performance Driven and Purpose Led?
Free at Last by Larry Van Groningen
"Most of my life has been spent in prison…all for the same reason; selling and using large amounts of drugs during the course of the last 25 years. While serving my 5th prison term, I had a spiritual awakening. "
The Transformation of Craig Graham
"You are a new creation in the making. You are not your own, you have been bought with the price of Christ's sacrifice for you."
A Timely Word
A clean start and fragrance for your life and well being. A Right Heart for a new start.
Loneliness Can Lead to Self Destruction or Discovery
Loneliness can lead to terror, triumph, or by default, more of the the same pain. Like swine flu, the symptoms of loneliness often pop up too late for prevention or cure. We are moving at an accelerated pace of change and connectivity with a shocking irony of growing uncertainty, fear and loneliness. Loneliness often is detrimental to your health and well being.
Set Us Free From Gambling
Look where time and choice of "chance" has taken us. The politicians have gambled away our future and given us gambling establishments that are daily destroying families lives and their futures. The cost to all of us is far greater than the much heralded benefits. Our politicians -federal, state and local- and the media are being seduced into embracing gambling as an easy means to generate revenue and create "jobs" with little regard to the destructive gradualism bought by the "harmless recreation" of legalized gambling.
Redemption Miracle in River City
Hopelessness, loneliness and depression are the seedbed for addiction. A true story of hope for the hopeless. Temporary "pain killers" are traps. True friends can bridge the gap. This way is the way out.
Did You Pick Your Place of Birth?
Ambassador Tony Hall issues an invitation. Kurt Warner, NFL Man of the Year Awardee inspires a movement. Did you know you can start a business for $50 to sustain 2 families in one year for a lifetime?The best way to sponsor a child is to provide a job to mom, dad or a guardian. You can be in the Hall of Champions. You can make a world of difference.
Future Shock and the Certainty of Hope
Are we there yet? We are moving at an accelerated pace of change with a shocking irony of growing uncertainty. Is our fragile "humpty dumpty" world about to have a great fall? "There is evidence of a trend of disengagement from enterprises and associations that help define the common good." "Most men live lives of silent desperation." There can be a certainty of Hope.
Don't Grieve For Me - I Am Set Free
Don't grieve for me for now I am set free. The Good Shepherd is no thief. I am where freedom shall forever ring!
Defining Your Destination and Destiny
Everybody's doing it. Our culture defines us more than we define culture. The valueless vacuum of cultural relativism is defining our context and content.
Hoe, Hoe, Hoe
Appearance is often not essence. The good and legitimate can be the enemy of the best. The tyranny of the urgent and filler can rob you and others of the important. Keep your hoe in hand and daily hoe, hoe, hoe.
The Key is Light For Life
The cause and effect for light in life. Am I the man in the moon eclipsing the light? Without the source of light there is a void and emptiness. The ultimate face lift is a choice.
The Path From Decadence to Transformation
Floods, fires, fierce storms, earthquakes, crippling corporate corruption, clergy sexual molestation and abuse, preoccupation with self indulgence and immoral entertainment all characterize our current culture. Do we eat, drink and be merry while our "Rome" burns? The music was playing when the Titanic hit the iceberg.
Freedom From the Fear Factor
A lonely culture and scared. Security is evaporating. No one seems to be in control. Design alignment for purpose and freedom from fear. Redemption prescription is a choice.
Adrift or Purpose Led?
A subtle drift is taking place in our culture and the institutional church today. More and bigger is the obsession of our culture. What is the controlling interest? Why not the "Monday World" focus" and get the "salt" out of the "saltshaker?"
Blooming Where You Are Planted
Bloom where God has strategically planted you. Build it and they will come! Each day offers opportunities to give and receive encouragement, fulfillment and a sense of mission. Your Monday world is the place for the work of the ministry that can make the difference in peoples' lives and homes. Harvest requires first planting, watering and blooming. Pray to the Lord of the harvest for laborers. Can you think of any good reason why you could not bloom where God has planted you?
Real Change - Capitalism With a Heart
Proper Diagnosis leads to cure for heartless capitalism. It is a heart condition that makes a world of difference. Does capitalism compel people to conduct their business irresponsibly? There is a transformation remedy for greed and corruption. The alternative of state imposed socialism extracts a high price---the loss of freedom.
The Master Programmer's Design
A new perspective that takes us from the finite to the infinite. A buzz that will lift you out of this world and provide a values sort that can serve you better.
From the Darkside into the Light
One man's journey in finding salvation admist a lifetime of difficulties.
A Joseph Calling©
And he sent a man before them - Joseph, sold as a slave. ~ Psalm 105:17
God is doing a unique work around the world today. He is rising up Josephs throughout the world. Some are still in the "pit" stage of their pilgrimage, while others are heading toward fruitfulness. What does it take for a man to become a true Joseph...
A Letter From Your Father©
A Letter from Your Father
You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways...
All the Builders Tools Were Silent© by John Grant
The marketplace is empty, No more traffic in the streets, All the builders' tools are silent...
Eclipse of the Son©
At first I was not sure if it was the devil or the Lord that woke me very early in the morning following my witnessing the unforgettable eclipse of the Sun by the moon, but the Lord will get the credit as the idea that came to mind was, I am confident, inspired of the Spirit of the Lord. I picked up my pen and it flowed like an artesian fountain
Foreman Found God
Foreman found God in the locker room. The former champion boxer-turned-grill mogul on his spiritual journey
Free Enterprise©
Free enterprise and profit motive are routinely attacked by advocates for the re-distribution of wealth in a world of great need. From their vantage point, a free market system corrupts society —it is the root of greed, exploitation, poverty and decadence....
Nehemiah and Homeland Security
“For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4. The third anniversary of 9/11’s horrific violation of our nation has come and gone. In its wake, Jeremiah the prophet provides an important point for us to ponder today.
Timeless Values
People are more important than programs. People are persons, not problems. Each person is created uniquely as a priceless treasure of God’s design. Given the opportunity, all people can discover and experience a more meaningful life. Continuing relationships are important for lasting personal growth.