Last week after The Masters Golf Tournament, I happened to catch a replay of an interview that the media was doing with Tiger Woods. In that interview, he responded to a question about his feelings about not winning the tournament with this statement: "Well I didn't show up for this tournament to finish second." It was almost as if he wanted to make sure that everybody knew that he was not satisfied with anything other than a first place finish. It made me wonder how many times people settle for seconds when they were wired for first. I understand that everyone can't finish first place every time. But, do we come to the place that we are satisfied with less than the best for every arena of our lives? If so, we settle for second! Let this thought reach beyond athletics or sports. Tiger Woods is probably the best golfer in the world. But, I am the best Daddy for my children. The best husband for my wife. The best friend to my friends. Nobody can do those things as good as me. Because nobody is as good at being me as I am! Being the BEST looks like this:
B - Become! Become all that you have the potential to Be.
E - Expect! Expect greatness from your life every day.
S - Stretch! Stretch beyond your perceived limitations.
T - Try! Put out your greatest effort in all that you do.
Giving life your BEST leaves you with no regrets! Anything less than that will always leave you with regret and all the seconds in life. I've heard it said that another way to describe "second place" is "first loser." No 2nds Please!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Here She Comes Again
To all my fellow Americans - Be advised, "Here she comes again!" Hillary has served two terms in the White House, and now she's bidding for another. I have no party affiliation, and no other political agendas than to elect people on the basis of their stand with moral issues as defined by Judeo-Christian truth in the Bible. Make no mistake about it, Hillary does not hold to the moral values that are found in the scripture. She's pro-choice, which means that she is supportive of the continued slaughter of unborn children. She supports same-sex marriage, which is the perversion of the most sacred institution within the human race, the family. Anyone who promotes these issues can not be considered legitimate in their public stance as an individual of genuine "Christian Faith." How can anyone who professes a belief in the Bible of Christianity, support these types of agendas? If you are so stuck to a "party" affiliation, that you as a believer can still support these types of candidates, you need to get your head out of your behind!
No, I'm not a Republican, a Democrat, or some right wing Independent of sorts. I'm a Christian! I've been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ! I do not believe that is a tag that I wear that gives me the right or the reason to "look down my nose" at the rest of the world. But, I do think that it should weigh heavy on my beliefs. And what I believe should affect how I behave. Even in the Voting Booth!
No, I'm not a Republican, a Democrat, or some right wing Independent of sorts. I'm a Christian! I've been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ! I do not believe that is a tag that I wear that gives me the right or the reason to "look down my nose" at the rest of the world. But, I do think that it should weigh heavy on my beliefs. And what I believe should affect how I behave. Even in the Voting Booth!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Keep Growing
I spent several days last week in classes and seminars. I feel like there's always something to learn - always room to grow! Life is really about a continual learning process. The prophet Isaiah said, "...learn to do well."(Isa. 1:17) People learn and grow by a variety of methods.
>Intellectually - Some people don't like to put themselves in an environment where they are not the most knowledgeable in the crowd. Hang out with some people who know more than you do, about the subject you are in pursuit of.
>Experience - Place yourself in a position to experience life at a different dimension. There are times that your experiences will far outweigh your education.
>Resistance - The challenges of your life will many times become the most fertile ground for your growth and progress.
>Refusal - There must be a conscience decision made that says, "I refuse to settle and remain where I am right now!"
I believe the moment you decide to stay where you are, and stop growing and learning, is the moment you choose to give up on your destiny. That can happen when you're 15, 27, or 45! Or, you can still find progress being made when you're 45, 65, or 85! The choice is really up to you. But, I challenge you...KEEP GROWING!
>Intellectually - Some people don't like to put themselves in an environment where they are not the most knowledgeable in the crowd. Hang out with some people who know more than you do, about the subject you are in pursuit of.
>Experience - Place yourself in a position to experience life at a different dimension. There are times that your experiences will far outweigh your education.
>Resistance - The challenges of your life will many times become the most fertile ground for your growth and progress.
>Refusal - There must be a conscience decision made that says, "I refuse to settle and remain where I am right now!"
I believe the moment you decide to stay where you are, and stop growing and learning, is the moment you choose to give up on your destiny. That can happen when you're 15, 27, or 45! Or, you can still find progress being made when you're 45, 65, or 85! The choice is really up to you. But, I challenge you...KEEP GROWING!
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