Published on Friday, January 1, 2010 by Jeremy Foster There's one thing that I've always wanted to do but haven't done yet and now the dawn of a new decade has begun and the dreams of the next ten years have left the launching pad with a screaming YEEHAW! Life is open to suggestions and not taking any numbers or standing in line and I have a secret. As I look back over my life I think the things that have held me back...

Published on Sunday, December 27, 2009 by Stephen Judd The last verse of the Christmas story is found in Luke 2:20 – And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen… To me, there is great significance in the fact that the shepherds "returned." From every mountain-top experience there is a road that leads back to the humdrum of everyday activity and life. So it ...

Published on Thursday, December 17, 2009 by Scott Jones Did you hear the story about the singing cowboy? His girl had dumped him, his horse had broken its leg, the bunk house had gone up in smoke, rustlers had taken his cattle, his boss had fired him, his insurance was canceled, his bank had gone into receivership, his bill at the ranch was overdue, and his dog had run away — and he sang, “And now I’m getting da...

Published on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Richie Allen Miserable? Most of us have been there, some more than others. If you haven't been there, pack your bags. Your time is comin'...(Great way to start a post about no negativity, huh?) I know this post isn't dripping with positivity just yet, but let's take a little time to be brutally honest here. Have you ever felt like you're not where you should be in life? Maybe you'...

Published on Monday, September 28, 2009 by Anna Hebden Some years ago, this verse of Scripture got stuck on repeat in my head. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” It was straight after Peter, my eldest, was born. I guess you could say that I just didn’t take well to the whole mothering thing, at first. My days felt suddenly robbed from me. Filled with countless, m...

Published on Monday, September 7, 2009 by Hevyn Allen I’ve been rewatching the old Pink Panther movies (circa Peter Sellers) and for the first time enjoying their humor. As a kid, I didn’t like them very much. I was always upset to watch the movies and never catch a glimpse of the funny Pink Panther. When my parents tried to explain to me that the Pink Panther was a diamond instead of an animal, the concept made no ...

Published on Monday, August 31, 2009 by Richie Allen There's a very popular TV show called "Heroes" that's been on for several seasons now. It's very different, so there are some that like it and some that hate it. The viewership has been going down a little bit over the last season or so. Still a great show, in my humble opinion, but you may think otherwise. Whether you love it, hate it, or you've never even seen it, ...

Published on Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Hevyn Allen Gratefulness is like a loom-woven tapestry. As we express our thanks, we weave a long life of love, contentment, and beautiful images. When we complain or gripe or refuse to honor our blessings, we unravel that life a little bit at a time. We're left with nothing but a pile of yarn that will never amount to anything more than wishes of what could have been. Be gratef...

Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by Hevyn Allen Do you remember in high school when it was really cool to make a "mix tape?" I had a few. I labeled them for my moods: "Melancholy," "Happy," "Aggressive," "Heartbroken." Oh, yes. Pretty pathetic stuff, really. I'm sure that Celine Dion, Bon Jovi, and Lynyrd Skynard (don't laugh) populated the majority of it all. If I wanted to cry, I would just pop in my "Heartbrok...

Published on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by Hevyn Allen Question: Have you ever heard of a cheerful hermit? No, it's not a crab. Most of the time, when you hear about hermits (or see them portrayed in movies), they're mean, territorial, and talk with a backwoods accent. Again, not a crab. Truth is, they're not concerned with social niceties and don't really like anyone else's company but their own. Are you a stay-at-home ...