Just in the nick of time...

I can remember as a child watching a cartoon where a damsel in distress was tied to the railroad tracks and a locomotive train would be approaching full speed ahead. I can still remember in my mind the increase in the tempo of the background music as the camera shots flipped back and forth between the damsel tied to the tracks and approaching train. I can also remember thinking where is the superhero? Will the hero be able to save them in time? The intensity of the scene would increase more and more as the damsel in distress and the train approaching would both now be sharing the same film frame. And just when you thought it was too late the Superhero would show up and rescue the damsel right before the train reached the spot where she was tied. Sometimes that is how life is for us, we may not be tied to railroad tracks but we maybe tied to a situation or circumstance that have us bound and we need a breakthrough. We must pray, praise and wait on God to send us our breakthrough. Sometimes minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and even years pass and just when you think your situation or circumstance is going to overtake you the Lord sends a breakthrough into your Life freeing you of whatever had you bound. There is an old church clique that says "He might not come when you want him, but He is always on time". As we go through this life we must always know God will never leave nor forsake us, He will go with us even to the ends of the earth. So next time you are tied to the "tracks of life" remember he is "Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound" be encouraged TMAC

Make it Personal

Recently I have gone out of my way to make it a point to tell my cashier at the local grocery store thank you and call them by their name. The funny thing about it is this salutation is usually followed by a bewildered look. Most people in society today do not expect to be called by their name, the question is why? I believe the answer is we as a society have gotten very impersonal. We do not take the time to wave at our neighbors or have a casual conversation with our mail carrier like society used too. It is almost like we have gotten too busy or too afraid and protective to take the time learn the names of the people we come in contact with on a regular basis. You would think with all the new technological advances in communication that society would be better at personal communication. Well, the real skinny is this, we serve a very personal God. Scripture tells us he knows the very hairs on our head and that he calls us by our name. If our God takes the time to be personal with us and calls us by our name, I believe we should take the time to be personal with our fellow man. Doing so creates a better personal relationship as well as puts a smile on the face of those helping us. So join me and make it a point to make things personal, Share your thoughts TW.

Slow Starts Are Better Than a No Start

It is funny how sometimes our expectations are crushed if within fifteen minutes of us getting our business license customers are not lined up around the block or if after walking for ten minutes we have not lost forty pounds. We must realize that it is an achievement and the first step towards immeasurable success in just taking action. When we get that business license or walk those ten minutes we have broken out of complacency and taken a step in faith towards our goal. So often people spend lifetimes talking about what they are going to do or the classic cliche "One day I'm going to when...". We have heard the phrase one step at a time, and truly in order to reach our goals in this life we must take it one step at a time. Many sprinters will tell us how crucial their first step is in their success in a race. That first step could be the difference in a Gold medal or a Bronze medal, it could be a trip to the Olympics or a ride back to their hometown, not making the cut. Some will go on to tell us that even if their first step is not what they wanted it doesn't mean they have lost the race, but simply they have to run alittle harder and alittle faster to get their Gold medal. One thing we have to remember is that a sprinter will never have an opportunity to get any medal if they never take a step. Regardless of our expectations we must remember any step towards our goal is better than no step. We must thank God, our heavenly Father, for every step he allows us to make towards our goals because truly taking a step is our first step towards immeasurable success. Let me know what you think TW.

When it rains it pours.

Have you ever had on of those days when it seems like anything that could go wrong does go wrong? One event after another strategically spaced throughout your day. One can't help but wonder whether it is by design that these events continue to come eroding away at your joy and happiness. Even with all this going on in ones life, a smile should be not only on the individuals face but in their heart. There is joy in knowing that our trials come to make us strong and if we suffer with Christ we will reign with him. These little minor afflictions are nothing in comparison to the glory that we will receive in due time. A song writer once wrote "trouble don't last always" and this can be encouragement for us as we go through our hard times. Keep smiling and keep your head up your good days are just around the corner. Share your thoughts T.W.

Who needs a life coach?

The title is an interesting subject "Who needs a life coach". First to answer that question one must know what a life coach is. My definition is simple "A life coach is an individual who helps others overcome hurdles in their life in order for that individual or group to achieve their desired goal". With that being said, who needs a life coach, everyone needs a life coach, because we all have hurdles that we face in this life. Most of us would agree it is so much easier to accomplish even the simplest tasks with help. Who doesn't need a little help every now and then. Think about this, even the best of the best athletes need coaches to help shape, develop and perfect their innate skills, talents and abilities. These athletes rely on their coaches to prepare them for that championship game or match. Whether you want to admit it or not we all are playing in some type of championship game or match, it might be a relationship, a job promotion, or even self improvement. Tell me your thoughts and views T.W.