Perspective

Problem or Possibility. Obstacle or Opportunity. Failure or Freedom... Today's curse could very well turn out to be tomorrow's BLESSING-- it's all about how you "see" it. Adjust your LENS today and see the world from a new perspective.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Today's Aim

Today I will aim to be the best version of "me" that I can be. I will do my best to treat others as I wish to be treated. I will strive to put other's needs above my own. I will consider others better than myself. I will try to remember that everyone I come across who is "in need" is my neighbor. I'll set my focus and attention on what "can be" rather than what is... This will be no easy task. However, I commit to giving it my best shot. Care to join me?

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Freedom

What an incredible weekend at the prison... I saw miracles as men who were hardened and wounded, began to open up and start to trust. One man laid down a heavy burden that he has been carrying for 17 years. This faithful decision has the potential to give a family some much needed and deserved PEACE. I stand continually in awe and amazed at the life changing, all powerful, transformational Grace of God. (and very humbled to be in position to witness it)

Journey

Today about 30 volunteers from the "free world" will go on a four day intensive journey with 36 inmates on the "chain gang." We do this twice a year at this maximum security prison, and it is one of the most powerful things that I have ever been involved in. Friendships are forged, dialogues are established and foundations are laid.... In the weeks and months to come, we will build on the groundwork that is put in place over the next few days. Please pray for us-- lives will most definitely be changed. (and not just the inmates)

Stalked

You're being watched today... Followed, pursued, shadowed, chased, trailed, studied, hunted and even stalked. In front and behind; on every side; above and below; through and through; as close as one can get... The good news: HE is LOVE. (Take security in that today. You CAN'T get away from Him, and believe me-- you don't want to)

A Good day

Today is a GOOD day... A new beginning; the old is gone, the new has come. Forget the past, and let go of yesterday's mistakes. Dream a big dream, and start anew. Anything is possible; the only prerequisite for victory: FAITH. Believe that you can win today; that you can overcome; that you DESERVE success; and that it will find you... Yes, today is a VERY good day.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Just Believe

EVERYTHING is possible for those who believe... What do you need, want, desire? Just believe and go and FIND it. (No need to waste time focusing on fear, worry, excuses or obstacles-- rather focus on what CAN be) Now go get 'em.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Transformation

A good friend of mine just got transferred to a work release program out of Hays State Prison. He has been praying for this day-- the first step towards his release back into the free world. He once was the most powerful gang member in the prison, and now all he wants to do is help kids stay away from the gangs. Quite a powerful transformation. God is ALIVE.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Create

Something SPECIAL is going to happen today... I'll meet someone important to my cause; I'll overhear something significant to my mission; I'll bump into an old acquaintance with something that they need; I'll have an idea that is the missing piece to something that I've been trying to create; I'll remember something that will turn out to be important somehow; I'll be at the right place, at just the right time, to give or receive EXACTLY what is needed; what I seek is SEEKING me... Sometimes you just have to "call your shot." (go CREATE something special today)

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Snoop

My friend "Snoop" who was recently released from Hays State Prison is doing great. He has a job, a drivers license, a good living situation, and he's working hard. This past weekend, even though I was in Houston, he still made it out to Church! I'm SO proud of him.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Just Maybe

What if, in the end, we discover that life was really ALL about the little things... Like holding your daughter's hand, snuggling with your wife, a good talk with your son, a conversation with a stranger who later becomes your friend, a solid day's work, a smile for a co-worker who's having a bad day, tug of war with your dog, or just a quiet moment in the sun... Maybe that's the BIG stuff. (and maybe I shouldn't stress so much about all that the world is chasing nowadays)

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.