Carefree

Have you ever seen a dog rolling around on his back in the grass on a beautiful sunny day? HE "gets it." He knows that he's not got a care in the world, as if he's IN on something that everyone else has missed-- and he's happy about it. He's not bothered by ego, and he knows that all is right in his world. You see he knows that he is completely covered and connected, and all his needs are met by the one who created him. Not that there isn't important work to do, but that it's HIS work and HE will do it-- I just get to watch and roll... That's how I feel today-- like that carefree and content canine (and I intend to enjoy it).

Big Break!

Off to Ohio today to spend three days launching the "The Power of Peace" Initiative in our first prison outside of Georgia... It is also the first prison that is going to allow us to film inmates in our program from the INSIDE. Stay tuned-- should be fun.

The Dream

Great trip to LA this past week... The Lifestyles Magazine shoot went great, and we even had the host wearing a "Hope is the New Dope" Power of Peace T-Shirt for the last segment! We met for the 3rd time with the film maker and screen writer to discuss a potential movie project about our story-- the Dream LIVES!

Focused Attention

Today can be anything that you WANT it to be-- it all depends on your focused attention... Why focus on your fears, worries and doubts today? If that's what gets most of your attention today, then it must be your true desire, at least from your mind's point of view... Instead, why not focus your thoughts and focused attention on your dreams, desires and powerful intentions today. You WILL find what you "look" for-- just look for the wonderful things... Or not, your choice-- but remember that you DO have a choice.

Happy Birthday

Another birthday tomorrow, and another year YOUNGER. I am so grateful for all my friends, family and the love I have in my life... If you would like to HELP somebody on my birthday this year, please go to www.ThePowerofPeace.org and make a tax-deductable donation to help redirect the life of a troubled teen-- your birthday gift to me will help keep a kid off the streets, out of gangs and IN school (and prayerfully off of the road to prison)... Thanks so much for your support-- you're awesome!

Peace

I stand completely amazed at what I am witnessing at this maximum security prison... Wednesday there was a stabbing in one of our best dorms-- which could have been a real problem for our Peace Movement. Instead, today over half of the inmates in that dorm came to our Peace Meeting and addressed the warden publicly, regarding the incident. They apologized that it happened on their watch, committed to him that it wouldn't happen again and explained all the things that these men were doing to create peace in that dorm. These men have decided that they WILL NOT tolerate violence where they live-- a far cry from where they were just a year ago... I pray that PEACE continues to spread.

Night of HOPE

What an amazing night in Houston... A great crowd was present with wonderful enthusiasm and tremendous energy. I spoke on behalf of my "Power of Peace Project" and Kairos Prison Ministries International. Hundreds of HOPE Worldwide volunteers were in attendence and by the time I finished my message, literally dozens and dozens had enrolled to serve with Kairos inside the prisons and youth detention facilities in Texas. So many volunteered that Kairos ran out of materials... This night exceeded my expectations, and my expectations were extremely high! Thanks to Matthew Bridges and all the leaders in Houston for a huge success.

Rise Up

He's NEVER through with you, and He'll use WHATEVER you give Him... It's not the falling, but the "rising again" that He specializes in. Let Him do His good work-- for there is always purpose in the pain. (As long as you never give up... ever)

Miracles

Imagine what is possible today for those who truly believe in miracles: the person you truly need to meet will just show up; that check that will rescue you will magically arrive; the offer that is meant for you will suddenly appear; that diagnosis that seemed so dark, will be overturned; that wayward child that you have prayed over persistently will immediately turn around; that partner who you have sought after for so long will turn up at just the right time, in just the right place... Miracles: the unexpected and unexplainable. I for one, believe that they happen all the time, and I am LOOKING for one today.

Inspired Straight

Great day up at the prison... This past Wednesday we took 35 high-risk teen boys up to a maximum security prison and had two of the inmates in our Power of Peace Project speak to them in our new "Inspired Straight" program. Today we were able to go back up and encourage these brothers for the outstanding job they did-- these inner city kids aren't afraid of anything, but they CAN be inspired to redirect their path, and they most definitely were. Thanks to "Toot and Duno" for work well done!

Projection

The world is like a big mirror, or better yet a "Projector Screen." I am constantly blasting up on the screen exactly what I think, feel and who I believe myself to be... When I'm in love with me, I'm crazy about you; when I forgive myself, I have nothing against you; and when I'm filled with love and the knowledge of the truth, then it is a beautiful world indeed. (if the world is a dark and ugly place, then take some time and figure out who you're really mad at). When I see things clearly, then I can go about being a true Peace Maker.