Significant Life Happenings – Page 3

4 Pieces

Today, I had 4 pieces come together. Two of the pieces came thru dreams. Here they are: I had a dream of a picture, in which I was standing in a hole. It looked something like this picture. The message attached to the dream, “Bloom where you’re planted.” In another dream, a man said to me,Continue reading “4 Pieces”

25

At 25 I’ve finally figured out why I’m here. I know my calling / vision / mission / values / theology of cultural engagement / spiritual gifts / talents & strengths / motto / skills / and myers-briggs type indicator. I know who has influenced me, what life events have shaped me, what books haveContinue reading “25”

P31

I read somewhere that “Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” When I read that, I thought of my wife. Not because she charmedContinue reading “P31”

A Way We Can Learn (1)

Sometimes we make decisions in life, not knowing why we make them. For example: Back in July of last year, I started a job in Crawfordsville. Hannah and I were living at my parents’, in the upstairs of the garage, and our daughter, Sevaeh, had just entered the world. A month later, we decided toContinue reading “A Way We Can Learn (1)”

Scattering Seeds

One time Jesus told a story about a farmer. The farmer went out and scattered seeds. Jesus made it clear that we who follow Him are supposed to play the farmer. Most of the time, I don’t play the farmer. I have the opportunity, but I keep my mouth shut. Sometimes, I do actually playContinue reading “Scattering Seeds”

The Vanity of Accomplishments

Over the weekend, I visited my parents’ home for Christmas. Before the big dinner, my dad and I went upstairs to play a game of fooseball, while my wife, daughter, and mom stayed downstairs to talk. Upstairs, I noticed I still had quite a collection of old trophies and plaques. I had noticed them theContinue reading “The Vanity of Accomplishments”

Wild at Heart (1)

Tomorrow begins a new adventure for me. I’m starting a book club. I know it doesn’t sound like much of an adventure, but in reality it is. Because very soon, our book club will turn into a man’s club. And we’ll go out and do manly things. And men will become better workers, better husbands,Continue reading “Wild at Heart (1)”