HOPE

Today is a BIG day at the Alternative High School where we have piloted our "Power of Peace Project." Today we have our "41st Day Celebration" to reward the students for completing their "40 Days of Peace" pledge. We will have a presentation, several kids will read their papers on the "Champions of Peace" and they will receive their "Hope is the New Dope" T-shirts... Prayerfully, they have established some new habits and patterns and begun to look at the world in a fresh new way. If we have reached just one, then it has all been worth it. Let's change the world together-- shall we? www.ThePowerofPeace.org

Transformation

Yesterday I got the chance to see a prison that has been transformed... Once a violent prison with little programming, now it is the model of respect and dignity toward these inmates with literally over 100 programs. These inmates sat with us and told us of the life that they now have (life sentence inmates) compared to the way it used to be... This gives me something to strive towards in the Georgia Department of Corrections (which should be about "Rehabilitation" rather than punishment) Lots of work to do-- and more importantly PRAYER.

Redemption

Heading to Columbus, Ohio this morning for a weekend event in a maximum security prison. (in the freezing rain and snow up there!) What does it say about me that I am absolutely stoked about it... There is something about these amazing "men in white" that calls me-- I suppose it's because I realize that I could have easily ended up where they are now. Amazing grace.

Your Miracle

I am absolutely having the time of my life. I never knew that life could be so exciting, so fulfilling... I am SO glad that I didn't give up when it was so tough there for a minute. Please don't give up five minutes before YOUR miracle happens-- it's all worth it. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't be enjoying life so much now if it hadn't been for the "storm." Hang in there-- it gets awesome, if you just persevere.

Gratitude

Do not underestimate the power of GRATITUDE... It is one of the most powerful mindsets. It can shift your emotional energy almost immediately. It can alter your perspective in the moment, and give you a powerful new vantage point. It has the power to mend heartaches, strengthen relationships and help you re-engage when you are stuck... Find your gratitude today, then express it and give it away-- it might just change your life. (the opposite mindset, self-pity, is also very powerful-- but in a much different way)

Light

Happy Birthday Bob Marley-- RIP... Bob Marley was set to do an outdoor concert, and just days before a gunman came to his home and shot him twice. Just two days later, he walked out on stage and performed as scheduled. Asked why, he said: "Those trying to make the world worse have not taken a day off, so how can I? Light up the darkness." Indeed, Light Up the Darkness.

Solution

The answer IS on its way... What you seek is seeking you: that phone call, that email; your good news, the check that is "in the mail"... that job offer, Mr. RIGHT, your pardon has arrived... that much needed "good report" is in; the solution to your conundrum is appearing as we speak... You will find exactly what you LOOK for today. Go and FIND your miracle. (Don't you deserve it?)

Trust

He’s everywhere all the time. He has all the power and nothing is impossible for Him. He knows all things and He has never made a mistake. His love is perfect; as a matter of fact, He IS love. He is good all the time, and all the time He is good. And He has His wonderful hands around YOU… Now, that big problem you’ve been so worried about; is it really that big after all? My God is SO much bigger than my little problems. It really just comes down to trust. As for me, I trust Him—no worries.