Why Fail a Lot? #failalot

“This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.” Psalm 118:23


There's an awful lot of benefit in failing. All of us fail, most don't like it, but it's gonna happen, so why not learn from it?


"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." —Samuel Beckett


"Fail a lot. Let it hurt. Fix it. Take the risk. Fail some more. Grow from it." - Craig Stumpf


"Count others, then count you!" - Craig Stumpf

Friday, October 19, 2012

Happy Anniversary…to me...



Today is one year since I started blogging…

I’m amazed that I’ve kept this up, and amazed at how much I’ve enjoyed writing, and posted many different thoughts.

I’m also thankful to you that have read and commented over the year and the encouragement that many of you have given to me.

I’m now at a crossroads...you know, the point at which you decide which direction is the right direction and what’s the best use of your time, energy and influence. 

Should I keep blogging?

Should I say toodaloo?

What is the direction to go?

Am I actually helping people?

Is my blog influencing others?

Do I focus on another form of expression or help?

Does quitting make me a failure?

Is blogging a lifelong commitment?



What’s cool about this, is that we all have choses in life and we all come to crossroads.

Maybe about a job?

Maybe about ministry?

Maybe about a friend?

Who knows what crossroad you are dealing with right now, but I know we all come to them.

My simple thoughts are all to do with the concept of failure.

Make your choice. If it’s wrong, learn from it and make another choice. If that one’s wrong, make a new choice. Just keep doing something...doing nothing is a failure that can never help anyone else...

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Thoughtful Thursday...#10re



"Instead of focusing on the things that cause you to complain, focus on the people that you can help!"

I came up with this thought this week, afer I heard a lot  of complaining from several different people, and I was reminded how people are hurting around us and need help. 

Don't complain - just help...

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Milestones…



I love milestones.

Some people don’t like them, but I think they’re cool.

Milestones are targets that you've hit.

Who doesn’t want to hit a target that they put in front of them?


They create memories

We all love to remember the time when…

We enjoy recounting what it took to get where we are.

They are completed goals

Setting a goal is one thing, reaching it is another, altogether!

When you reach the summit, it’s an amazing feeling.

They give us new lines to cross

You got to this milestone, now what?

Set a new goal…

Lessons Learned: Milestones are a positive.

Thoughts: What milestone have you reached?

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Joy class...


This is a great name for a Sunday school class...

I hope your Sunday is full of joy and that you don't have to go to class to learn how to be joyful. Let the Lord give you the joy you need today!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Friday...



Friday…

Think about these words this Friday…

Family…

Relax…

Inspire…

Deliver...

Attitude...

Yeah!!!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Thoughtful Thursday...#9


Quote of the day...

"Many marriages would be better if the husband and the wife clearly understood that they are on the same side." Zig Ziglar

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Intimidation and Inspiration…



I once had a boss that couldn't lead.

He would try, but he just wasn’t cut out for it.

No one respected him.

He would try harder, but he would fail worse, not better.

He decided to lead by intimidation…