Today is one of those days you really feel God.
I look at my 4 year old and see his love all over her.
I listen to the 1 year old laugh and hear Him in every little chuckle.
I know there is no way I can love them any more than I do.
I know that even that deep love is so imperfect compared to the rich, perfect love of God.
I really feel the love of God today.
My heart is open wide & I’m not afraid of what others think.
I care only about my Savior, because I can feel his love.
I see it all around me and it reaches out and holds onto me.
His arms are big and his love is wide.
The creator of the universe cares about me and saved me from despair.
Today is one of those days you feel God.

So do you feel him? Love to hear. Why do you think it can be difficult to feel God?

Maybe you feel comfortable knowing you are in full control of your life. Many of us struggle with giving up control of our life to God. We want to know the next day, call all the shots and in the end maintain control. However, are we really in control like we think we are? Is control a myth? Think about it.

And as you think about whether or not we are really in control anyway, think about this…

Our planet spins on it’s axis at around 1,000 miles per hour. That is pretty smoking fast. But we don’t feel it so much because of this great thing called the atmosphere. Not out of control enough for you?

We are orbiting around the sun at approximately 67,000 mph. How do you like that? Think you are still in control? Our solar system is in an arm of the Milky Way Galaxy, rotating at around 490,000 mph. How is that for being in control??

Ahhh. The Myth of Control! Even if we think we are ultimately still in control, it is just a myth!

So maybe it is time to give up control, since we really aren’t anyway.

Your thoughts? Why do you think we try to maintain control in life instead of letting go?

Rewind: This is Mark Driscoll, Pastor of Mars Hill Church. Check it out below…

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Thoughts? Seriously, what do you think? We’d love to hear in the comments!! What other dumb Christian Bumper Stickers or sayings have you seen? Anything you don’t really understand??

I’m NO Craig Groeschel, but I DID Preach His Message at LifeChurch.tv…

Rewind: When I was a kid hanging out in my father’s East Texas barber shop, the weather was always a hot topic. Everyone was always talking about the weather, but I never knew what to believe! “Been real nice, huh Bob?” “Yep, storm’s a comin’ in though Steve.” “That’s right Bob?” “Yep, gonna be a big one Steve. My pinky is a twitchin’ like none other.” Man, I never knew where to put my money as a kid!

Leadership is the same way, tons of talk and even more hype. It’s difficult to know what is important and what is peripheral. It’s tough to know where to put one’s focus. Amidst the flood of leadership commentary, there is one lesson I believe is critical- if you want to lead, you’ve got to prove it.

I run into a lot of young people looking for a position of leadership, looking for the next big gig. Below is a word for you.

A message for those desiring a higher position of leadership:
Want to lead? Prove it! Lead others. It doesn’t matter if it’s a group of awkward, un-showered middle school boys or one employee or a team of volunteers or your mama’s brother. Lead someone and develop them into who they are created to be. Help others live a life of influence among those they lead. You have been given responsibility of utmost importance! Create a legacy you can leave behind and eventually you’ll see increased opportunity. Don’t desire more leadership unless you’ve first been faithful with what you’ve already been given. Want to lead? Prove it!

A lot of individuals are seeking out leadership for their team, looking for the next big all-star, the next Leonardo DaVinci. Below is a word for you.

A message for those looking for leaders:
Look for those who’ve proven it! When I am looking for leaders, there is a vast list of traits to seek out. Teachability is good, attitude is even better. Potential may even be on the list. Still, there is one thing I look for when seeking leadership over and above any other trait: performance. When you are looking for leaders, look for performance. Consider their smarts, their fit. At the end of the day though, look for performance. Have they proven it? Ask potential leaders you meet to tell you about their passions, gifts, failures and successes. Take particular note of those who are real performers. If the personal connection is there and they can acquire the needed skills for the role, they may just be the one you want on your team!

Want to lead? Prove it! Seeking leadership? Look for those who’ve proven it!

Do you agree? Do you believe performance is this vital? Why or why not? Love to hear in the comments… This post appeared originally HERE as a guest post at BigIsTheNewSmall.com.

I friend of mine sent me this super creative video the other day. It’s sketch art and voice over from a great church, highlighting who we are truly called to be as believers. We are not here to GET more, but to BE more for this hurting world. Check it out!

Thanks Minooka Bible Church and pastor Arol McFadden. Thoughts? What was your favorite part of the video?

Re-post: We all know that marriages around the world are on the rocks and ending every day. The casualties are high. When the dust settles, scars take a long time to heal. Some never do.

Are you next? Hopefully not, but perhaps you should make some decisions today to keep from becoming the next statistic. Who knows, maybe you’ll decide to not just save your marriage, but take steps to make it vibrant and life-giving. Are you ready to lay down all your chips to make things healthy or are you still on the fence? Make the choice to be “all in” today.

Here are 70 Ways to Save Your Marriage Before it’s Too Late:

1. Stop looking to your spouse to complete you.
2. Get ready to step up your game; you’re going to have to fight for it.
3. Don’t treat your spouse like your mother or maid.
4. Know marriage is a daily sacrifice, not a fairy tale.
5. Know marriage can be a blast!
6. Pray together.
7. Pray for your spouse; ask them what they need.
8. Ask for prayer from someone else.
9. Believe when you pray.
10. Don’t just pray, do something.
11. Don’t give up.
12. Get help.
13. Don’t just do it for your kids, do it for your spouse.
14. Don’t leave your underwear on the floor.
15. Don’t leave the dishes in the sink.
16. Do the little things to show your spouse you care about them.
17. Honor your spouse with your words.
18. Honor your spouse with your actions.
19. Commit to going on a monthly date.
20. Commit to going on a yearly vacation.
21. Write a note or a letter explaining your feelings.
22. Pray about it before you give the note to your spouse.
23. Work on your marriage; it will not save itself.
24. Get out of debt; this will multiply your problems.
25. Learn to live below your means.
26. Talk about how you spend your money.
27. Ask yourself if your priorities in life are straight.
28. Change your priorities if they are out of whack.
29. Don’t fantasize about other people.
30. Don’t talk about intimate things with the wrong people.
31. Stop being stubborn; you can change!
32. Admit when your wrong.
33. When you are right, admit you are wrong.
34. Quit trying to be right all the time.
35. If happiness is your god, this list is not going to help you.
36. If your opinions are your own god, this list will not help you.
37. If you are unwilling to change, this list will not help you.
38. Put your spouse before your kids, unless you want to be strangers on graduation day.
39. Quit acting like you have it all together.
40. Be real with someone you can trust about where you are in your marriage.
41. Surround yourself with the right people.
42. Your friend that has never been married may or may not be the right person.
43. Look up to those who have life experience and ask them for help.
44. Husbands, take the lead spiritually. Quit waiting on you wife to lead.
45. Let go of the past and forgive each other.
46. Set three goals this month for your marriage.
47. Make the goals specific and measurable.
48. Create a few action steps for each goal.
49. Quit believing things will get better on their own.
50. Know you are going to have to fight for it.
51. Sacrifice something you love for someone you love more.
52. Make your spouse number Two and your kids number Three.
53. Make God number One.
54. Talk to one another daily and often.
55. Learn to really hear your spouse, not just listen. There is a difference.
56. Honor your spouse always.
57. Build trust where trust is broken, be vulnerable.
58. Trust starts with making and keeping small commitments.
59. Be physically intimate often.
60. Be emotionally intimate first.
61. Check your life priorities and change them if needed.
62. Keep your small commitments.
63. Remember the important things.
64. Celebrate small victories.
65. Don’t give up.
66. Get free from addiction.
67. See how kind you can be to one another.
68. Don’t just read this list, doing something!
69. Pick 5 things you can do this week and do them!
70. Ok, I can’t think of any more, but I think you should have enough things to work on…

What other tips do you have? Do you disagree with anything I’ve listed? Love to hear your thoughts in the comments below…

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