I just requested my next book from Thomas Nelson Publishers to review. It is John Maxwell’s new book Put Your Dream to the Test. Maxwell brings the subject of a personal dream down to earth. He gives readers practical and powerful direction for their lives by leading them through ten questions that will help them [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Book Review Blogger – “Put Your Dream to the Test”
Posted in Books, Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Book Review, Books, Christianity, John Maxwell, Thomas Nelson Publishers on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pet Peeving: Half way there
Posted in Thought for the Day, tagged Pet Peeving, Thought on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is another great quote from Ben’s blog:
Every idea seems like a great idea when you only think it half way through. Once people get half way, they usually begin to give up as they see more problems with the solution than they saw with the original problem. Those who think through things [...]
Photo Friday – Daylily
Posted in Photography, tagged Flower, Photography, Spring on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s photo was taken last Spring at the Knoxville Ronald McDonald House. This was just one of the many beautiful flowers that decorate the House grounds.
Dave Ramsey’s Town Hall For Hope
Posted in Dave Ramsey, tagged Dave Ramsey, economy, Town Hall For Hope on March 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Tired of hearing the fear, doom and gloom that’s filling the airwaves? Join Dave Ramsey for a nationwide town hall meeting and discover what’s happening with the economy, how we got here, and where we’re going. Plus, Dave will answer your questions live throughout the event!
Join Dave for this free event April 23 at 8:00 [...]
Book review blog – “For The Tought Times”
Posted in Books, Christianity, tagged Book Review, Max Lucado, Thomas Nelson Publishers on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
O.K. I received this book more than a month ago from Thomas Nelson to review. Well, I misplaced it. I just found it this past weekend and have read it. Following is my (belated) review.
Where is hope in the middle of the storms of life? Where is God in the midst of these hard times? [...]
Every Monday Matters
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Personal Development on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Millions of people each year want to know how to make a difference…in their lives and the lives of others. Millions of people each year want to focus on what’s important…what really matters. If you are like most people, you want to contribute, make a difference, and have a positive impact, but, maybe you don’t [...]
Photo Friday – Middle Creek UMC
Posted in Christianity, Local Interest, Photography, tagged Church, East Tennessee, Local Interest, Photography, Sevier County on March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s photo is of Middle Creek United Methodist Church in Sevier County. This church is located on Middle Creek Road between Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and was was built by Cisco Williams, a carpenter from Sevierville, in 1902. Middle Creek United Methodist is Sevier County’s best example of a Gothic Revival style church building.
For [...]
The Courage of a Child
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Courage, Hannah Lawson on March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I want to introduce you today to a young lady that I have never met, but have read about and seen on the news. This is nothing more than to share with you a story of courage from a young lady named Hannah Lawson. Read her story here: Hannah’s CaringBridge site.
Additional Link(s): Hannah’s Army Angels
Being a kid again!
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Dreams, Kids, Personal Development on March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well, yesterday I took the afternoon off from work to be a kid. My wife and I sat for over 6 hours waiting for the Ringling Bros., Barnum and Bailey Circus Train to come through our town. It was after dark when it came through but we were able to follow it several miles and [...]
100 Killer Blog Posts to Help You Achieve Your Dreams
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Dreams, Personal Development on March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is a posting from a link in a Twitter posting I received.
If you’re on a quest for personal development, you’re going to need a lot of motivation. Some of this motivation can be found in blog posts, written about working on goals and finding the strength to do what you really want to do. [...]