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FeaturedAh! The Famous Halftime Speech
God has equipped you with more gifts, and abilities, than you can think of. You have been fearfully and wonderfully made! (Psalm 139:13-16)
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FeaturedPeople First
Lists. I love them. Whether it’s a list of the best songs from the 80’s. The top movies of all time. Or a list of things to do. I love lists. Every Saturday morning, I make a checklist of things that I need to accomplish for the day. Here’s a sample of what I recently… Read more
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FeaturedTogether, We Can Be Visionary
I have been given the opportunity of a lifetime to help others.
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FeaturedHow to Soar in Life: Renew Your Strength in 2025
I have a question for you. How are you doing? I ask that because we often have a quick response to that question. We will say things like, “I’m good”, or “eh I’m OK”. So, how are you doing? I asked myself, “What do I want to see happen in my life in 2025?” More… Read more
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FeaturedCan You Do This Without Grumbling?
From the moment my wife, Patty, and I established our home, our goal was to make our house a welcoming place. We love to entertain and open our doors to friends and family. From Friday night Pizza nights, to Holiday dinners, we love to host! Perhaps that’s why I love Thanksgiving. It doesnt involve presents.… Read more
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FeaturedWhy, “I Am Right”, Might Be Wrong
Well, this has certainly been a wild few weeks, huh? Political signs. Political opinions. Politics straining relationships. Safe to say, we’re all tired of it all! Whether your candidate won, or lost, I been saddened to see how people have been treating one another. It is OK to have a differing opinion from your spouse,… Read more
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FeaturedIn a World of Noises And Distractions, God Speaks.
I’m sure that it’s happened to you. Something inside “nudges” you to act. Some call it intuition, I call it “that still small voice.” Honestly, I feel like it happens to me a lot. I sense a prompt, so I try to act. It can be as simple as walking up to a stranger and… Read more
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Featured“We All Have To ‘Choose Our Hard’”
We all have to choose our “hard” cause let’s face it, life is hard.
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FeaturedLife Is More Than Fitness
I was nervous for the competition to start. I honestly wasn’t sure if it was “legit” or not and didn’t truly think I had a chance. Until I started sharing….then I saw the amazing support of all of my friends and family. I felt like my story caught fire and I felt overwhelmed with love and gratitude!
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West Michigan Woman Up For “Ms. Health And Fitness 2024”
I take pride in my fitness and try to honor God with my body. I want to stay healthy for as long as I can!
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FeaturedApril 8 Changed Me
I will pray about something, and I just cannot put it into words. But, here’s the good news, like the people who had a “shared experience” in watching the Eclipse, they 100% understand some of the things that could not be put into words. Someone shares a story, and the others nod their head because while it cannot be put into words, they understand.
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I’ve Never Seen This While Running Through The Neighborhood
In the many years that I’ve spent running, I’ve seen a lot. From skunks to pets. Snow shovels to Sun bathers. But today was different. I saw a mistake. A mistake that got me thinking about life. It happened in someone’s freshly mowed lawn. Probably the first cut of the season. Let me show you.… Read more
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FeaturedThe Little Things Add Up
How long do you think it would it take for you to add it all up and grab an ice cream cone?
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FeaturedStop Me If I’m Crazy
My boss pulled me into his office, looked me in the eye, and said, “Stop me if I’m crazy…”
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FeaturedI’d Rather Be Known As Ordinary
When you invest into people, God can do amazing things. Listen to their stories, and share yours. Pray for people God places in your path….there is a reason.
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FeaturedWhat Kind Of Legacy Are YOU Leaving?
He was a bright light in this world – and he would want us to shine – and so that is what we did. Happy Heavenly Birthday Dan – we will forever miss you .
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FeaturedSometimes You Just Need To Take A Bold Step
Then I heard it. Through the squeaky grocery carts and the overhead music, I heard the still small voice saying, “Go pray with her now”.
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FeaturedLions Fever Is Bigger Than Football
While the football has been exciting, there’s a bigger lesson unfolding before our eyes.
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FeaturedThere’s Just Something Special About Sweating with Someone
I truly believe that there’s just something special about sweating with someone. You know, putting in the hard work. Loggin’ the miles. Doing hard things together pays dividends and creates unspeakable camaraderie.
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FeaturedTurning 40 in 2024
Turning the big 4-0 is always a big deal, right? So, I thought I’d take a moment and highlight songs and movies that turn 40 in 2024. #1 Songs turning 40, from 1984, include Movies turning 40 in 2024 include: Some of these movies have stood the test of time and are remembered as classics,… Read more
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FeaturedWhen Life Has A Plot Twist
Maybe, like me, you’ve experienced something that happened when you least expect it – and they’re the ones that change us the most. Whether good or bad, they affect us from that point on.
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FeaturedA Tattoo Sure To Bring You To Tears
It was Saturday, March 28, 2009. It was the day that I got my one and only tattoo. And yes, it has a story behind it.
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FeaturedA Harsh Reality From A Paint Brush
We’ve lived with our kitchen in disarray for several days. Seriously! We’ve created a much bigger mess in hopes to make it look pretty afterwards. Does anyone enjoy this, “renovation” thing?!
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FeaturedRunning By Faith Really IS A Marathon
Nearly 50,000 runners took to the streets of Chicago for the 45th running of the Chicago Marathon, and it DID NOT disappoint!
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FeaturedIt’s Race Week! Why Am I An Emotional Wreck?!
Training for a marathon has been as much, if not more, mental than physical. I’ve trained physically. Hours upon hours of time on my feet. I’ve made schedule sacrifices. Made time for the speedwork. But, I didn’t take into account that I would need to train mentally.
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FeaturedPrayer Works. Even During A Race.
We too often get caught up in our world, and we forget to keep our eyes open to the needs of others.
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FeaturedAnd, It Happened…At Mile 18
My friend saw something in me that I was having a hard time seeing in myself.
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FeaturedHelp Me Understand: How Did This Get In My Shoe? Now What?
Recently, on a training run for the Chicago Marathon, I noticed I was having a strange issue; a pain in my left foot. Ok, not really in the foot, but underneath my foot. For some reason, in the midst of my run, something got into my shoe. How in the world does this happen?! I… Read more
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FeaturedHelp Me Understand…
I’m beginning a new series to help break down things in life that seem difficult to understand.
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Featured1 Little Scream. 1 Major Distraction.
The stadium was sold out. Fans were loud, knowing their team was on the brink of moving into the playoffs. Yet, it was one 9-year-old fan, Diar, who caused the biggest roar of them all!
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FeaturedJesus Understands
Ever feel like nobody understands you? That you’re alone? Perhaps you’re familiar with the story of Jesus. He understands you.
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FeaturedA Surprise In The Mailbox
But, isn’t there great benefit in taking a few minutes to pause before moving forward? I find that looking back helps me see what’s coming ahead. When I reflect on how I handled a situation in the past, it helps me with how I can handle it in upcoming days.
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FeaturedStop Fighting The Demons
Are you living in what you feel is a mess today? Do you feel that your mess is too big? This story reminds us that Jesus see you and I in our mess and he will walk with you and me as we go through it.
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FeaturedMy Wife Taught Me A Valuable Lesson
Now, before you think that this blog is about doggin’ on my wife, Patty, hold up!
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FeaturedWrestling Isn’t Rigged
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “Wrestling with God”. Well, let’s just say that I ‘got into the ring’ with the Lord the other day. I pulled into my driveway, and saw my wife , and one of my sons, on their hands and knees in the grass. I knew something wasn’t right. I asked, “Is… Read more
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FeaturedHow To Be Thankful With A Flat Tire
I will be honest, in years past, I probably would’ve been quite angry. But, as I have been learning what it means to have an attitude of gratitude, and living in a state of thanksliving…
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FeaturedA New Hope
In May of 1977, a Princess uttered a phrase that rippled through America. It wasn’t long until that Princesses phrase began to send shockwaves around the world. Actually, that little phrase brought a new hope to an entire generation. So, what was that phrase uttered by the princess in 1977? “Help me OB1 Kenobe, you’re… Read more
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FeaturedMackinac Island Swim 2022
When is the last time you did something crazy? I ask, because I just witnessed a whole other level of crazy. 371, somewhat crazy, people jumped into the 65° waters of Lake Huron and swam around Mackinac Island. That’s a total of 8.2 miles! Swimming 8.2 miles is a feat in itself. Combine that with… Read more
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FeaturedHe’s 73, And Not Afraid Of His Career Change
The Unity Christian Music Festival, an event held yearly in Muskegon, Michigan, is 4 days of amazing music, friends, and stories. Many of the stories are told from on-stage. But I ‘d like to share with you a story that was told to me off-stage. I spoke to a man who was recently released from… Read more
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FeaturedDon’t Let “Glory Days” Pass You By
Some people don’t move as well as they did. They have more wrinkles. And yet, they’re more joyful than ever! The reason? They find that they are growing in their relationship with the Lord.
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Are You A “Swamp Thing”? Or A “River Liver”?
Michigan is the Great Lakes state. We thrive on fresh water. No salt. No sharks. No jellyfish. While we have plenty of fresh water, we also have our share of swamps. Recently, I was asked, “do I want my life to be like a river or a swamp? ” A River receives fresh water and… Read more
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FeaturedQuite Possibly The Best Lunch EVER!
Recently, I decided to break my everyday routine, and did something out of the norm.
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FeaturedIs It Time To Become A Vegetarian?
Would you rather have a meal with meat and potatoes and sit with people who are full of hate? Or, enjoy a meal of with veggies and be surrounded by love and grace? Interesting question, huh?
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FeaturedDove Chocolates And The Bible
Is it possible Dove dark chocolates is reaching into the Bible for inspiration?
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FeaturedLife Is Short. God Is Good.
Today, I should be texting my sister, “Happy Birthday”. Today, I should be eating cake and ice cream. Today, should be the day my sister, Kelly, turns 46. My sister, Kelly, left this “home” on January 9, 2001. Her life was taken short from a rare disease called, “Wegener’s”. Kelly was only 25. My children… Read more
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Running By Faith
Running the miles. Sharing the encouragement! Hi. I’m Tommy, and I love to run. I love encouraging people! And, I choose to Run by Faith! What does “Run by Faith” mean? Pretty simple, really. My favorite book, the Bible, has a great quote that says to, “walk by faith, not by sight“. Well, as a… Read more
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How God Provides in Everyday Life
“God’s got this”. “God is in control”. “I know God will provide”. All of these statements sound great. But, do you believe it? I mean, do you really believe these things? I am loving the song, “The Lord Will Provide”. It is one of those songs. And, it comes straight from the Bible. It speaks… Read more
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Age IS Just A Number
Ever do something and then say, with a deep sigh, “I cannot believe I just did that?” Let me introduce you to a new friend. His name is named Claude. And Claude just kept saying, “I can’t believe I did that. I cannot believe I did that.” Claude needed some help over the weekend. He… Read more
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