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More than 30 people showed up for the 2008 Calorie Burner 5k Run in Culpeper, Virginia on this gorgeous morning (November 29, 2008) to have fun and raise money for the Culpeper Food Closet to feed the hungry.
Within a few days, we hope to post a more complete article by Julia Peck, the race director. For now CLICK HERE to enjoy the photos on Facebook. If you don’t have a Facebook account, CLICK HERE to see the photos on Flickr.
* JOURNALING, * PHOTOS, Athletes, Convergence, CULPEPER, Fellowship, Ministries, OPPORTUNITIES, UNITY, VIRGINIA, Youth »
“The FCA has had a greater impact on me than any other ministry in my life!” – Dr. Randy Peck
fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. (Philippians 2:2)
Are you willing to pray for favor for the FCA for one week? One month?
As mentioned in my devotional on November 20, November 18 was the best day of 2008 for me. One of my highlights for that day was attending the annual FCA Fundraising banquet in Fredericksburg VA. During that banquet, God …
* FAVORITES, Breakthroughs, Community, CULPEPER, FORGIVENESS, VIRGINIA »
“Bitterness is the greatest cancer of the soul.” – Hagazi Kebede
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. (Ephesians 4:31)
What are you thankful for this week?
Tuesday November 18 was my best day of 2008 thus far. Why? UNITY! CLARITY! PASSION! God was all over the day – good news at every turn. God rekindled my fire for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes after reminding me of the extremely positive impact that organization had on me, my family, and the Culpeper community.
I …
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You cannot give what you do not have!
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (1 John 4:7)
How will the LORD respond if you ask him to show you to love your spouse each day this week?
On November 7, I shared a devotional titled “Fireproof Your Marriage” and mentioned that my wife and I are participating in a six week series by that name at City On A Hill Church. On Saturday November 15 we went …
* FAVORITES, * PRAYER, * REVELATION, * SLOWING DOWN, Abiding, Breakthroughs, Commitment, CULPEPER, PRAY CULPEPER, Teamwork, Transformation, VIRGINIA »
If God is all you have, God is all you need!
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able …
* FAVORITES, * MARRIAGE, Accountability, America, Breakthroughs, Church, Commitment, Communication, Community, CULPEPER, FAMILY, FORGIVENESS, Relationships, Transformation, UNITY, VIRGINIA, World »
“Never leave your partner behind!!!” – Fireproof, the Movie
Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife. (1 Corinthians 7:10-11)
How do you “fireproof” your marriage?
When will you fireproof your marriage?
God truly works in mysterious ways. Today’s story is an amazing tangle of circumstances with God reaching out to bless marriages right here in …
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“[Ellen] Johnson-Sirleaf is often referred to as the “Iron Lady”, and she is Africa’s first elected female head of state.” – Wikipedia
“Look to Me, and be saved, All you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:22)
What role will Liberia play in the transformation of Virginia?
What role will Liberia play in the transformation of other nations in Africa?
This week I’ve been sharing some of the story of how God is connecting Virginia and Liberia more intimately. I believe this connection is quite significant …
* COACHING, * FAVOR, * FAVORITES, * IDEAS, Convergence, CULPEPER, OPPORTUNITIES, VIRGINIA »
“Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.”
Thus God, The Holy of Israel, Israel’s Maker, says: “Do you question who or what I’m making? Are you telling me what I can or cannot do?” (Isaiah 45:11, The Message)
Will you join me in praying regularly for this Virginia-Liberia Alliance?
In my last devotional message on October 27, I mentioned I’d be sharing a series of connected stories to show how life coaching is opening the door to connect Virginia and Liberia intimately.
I shared how formal coaching of my son Robbie …
Breakthroughs, Community, CULPEPER, Joy, Thankfulness »
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey
Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! (Psalm 150:1-2)
What are you thankful for God doing in the past week?
How will writing this down create more of an attitude of gratitude?
I’m excited. If I tried to share most of the things I’m thankful for that took place in the past week, I’d be …
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“It’s just a devastating tragedy – just a tragic loss for the whole community.” – Virginia Morton
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Galations 5:14)
What good will God bring out of this horrible tragedy?
Normally I get up around 5 am. On Saturday morning August 30, I chose to sleep in to catch up on my rest. Around 7:30 am, my wife came back to our bedroom to tell me that she had some very said news. She told …
