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The 6 Million Dollar Man (or Woman)

“We can rebuild him — we have the technology”6-million-dollar-man

That’s the catch phrase from the 1970’s hit show named the 6 Million Dollar Man. (I’m dating myself :) ) The show was built around the bionic improvements made to a man who suffered severe injuries in an aircraft wreck. With 6 million dollars they were able to replace both of his legs, his right arm and left eye with bionic improvements of the same.

The character of the TV show, post surgery, could run at superhuman speeds, had super human strength and super human vision. In essence, he was an improved man with a greater ability to do good for mankind.

Improving on what one has is no less needed today. My lists for improvements for the New 6 Million Dollar Man (or Woman) are as follows:

Apr 15, 2012 | 10 comments | View Post

An Open Love Letter…to you

Dear xxxxxx,

On this symbolic day of love I am writing this letter to say thank you for all that you do. I know that many times your efforts seem to go unnoticed but I want to assure you that they are not. Many of us notice and highly value what you do on a regular basis and it would be a great loss if you were not involved in the ways that you are.

One thing I love about you is how you continue to do what you do even though the odds seem stacked against you. If one were to focus on the outward appearances, the environment for success appears dismal. All around you are the voices of negativity, dissension, distrust and anger and yet, you stay positive and encouraging through it all. Your smiles and warmth seem to offset the frowns and worries of those you encounter. I love your kindness.

Feb 13, 2012 | 7 comments | View Post

5 Resolutions that Don’t Include Dieting

I know that from now until the end of this year we will hear the subject of New Years resolutions discussed everywhere we turn. Heading the most popular resolutions will be losing weight and improving your health. Although those are great goals, they are not on my list of five.

Another frequently cited resolution is becoming debt free. I am all for that and it’s certainly the best way to live. “Owe no man anything” was written for a good reason. But that’s not in my five.

Dec 26, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post

I Go a Fishing

Sitting in a swaying boat on a moon-lit night, seven men of destiny talked the hours away. The events of the last few years had been nothing less than stupendous. They were first-hand witnesses to the most incredible events in the history of man. They had experienced the highest of highs as everyday was an adventure. They were living in the middle of a best-seller.

Sep 19, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

What do you do?

What do you do?It must have been bitterly disappointing for these two men. To have actually experienced firsthand the incredible fortunes that lay just before them. The possibilities of success were never greater. The rewards of advancement were never clearer. The timing was right to move ahead in boldness and confidence. This was their moment of opportunity.

Joshua and Caleb were sure that the indisputable evidences they produced were all that was needed. The concept of thinking big was literally being fulfilled before their eyes. It should only take a simple and honest report to move the people forward into their God-given destiny. But evidence was not enough.

Sep 12, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post

You Must Be Crazy!

 

You Must Be Crazy!Yes, I said it. You must absolutely be out of your mind. Someone needed to say it and I guess today that someone is me. I know I run the risk of damaging our relationship but honesty really is the best policy. And honestly, you must be crazy!

Aug 15, 2011 | 1 comment | View Post

Swatting Mosquitoes

mosquitoes1You hear them buzzing about or you see them circling for attack and you know it’s time for swatting mosquitoes. They are annoying, distracting and potentially dangerous. You can try to avoid them but they are determined to do what they do…stick you and draw blood.

Mosquitoes are like the obstacles you encounter in your pursuit of change and excellence. Seemingly out of nowhere you encounter situations and unfortunately people that can become a major distraction to keep you from reaching your destination. You have got to swat these mosquitoes and keep moving.

Mosquitoes thrive in stagnant water. You cannot make your camp where the waters are not flowing. You have got to move out to where waters are moving. People and situations that are not going anywhere is the last place you want to spend your time.

Jun 10, 2011 | 9 comments | View Post

Waiting on the Butler

Joseph, one of my favorite Bible characters, was in a dilemma. He had been unjustly imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. To add insult to injury, Joseph’s imprisonment was not the result of a mistaken identity, which in itself is tragic. No racial profiling. No being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was in prison because he refused to do the wrong thing.

May 10, 2011 | 1 comment | View Post

I Can’t

It’s true.  I have to be honest with myself and admit that “I can’t”.  I know you must be thinking that one of the rules for advancement in life is to remove the mental barriers to progress summed up in the words “I can’t”.  Whenever we utter these words and more importantly believe these words in response to an obstacle or barrier that we face, we have eliminated the opportunity for growth that comes from trying.

Apr 17, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

Lord Help Me Today

 

Lord Help Me Today With:

My job – help me to do it

My health – help me to improve it

My obligation – help me to meet it

My faith – help me to live it

My reputation – help me to be it

My weakness – help me to defeat it

My past – help me to leave it

My goal – help me to achieve it

My purpose – help me to do it

My future – help me to reach it

My love – help me to share it

Mar 25, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
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