My take on the current economic crisis

Hey Guys. I hope all of you had a great weekend. On Sunday pastor continued his series concerning 1 month to live. It was great! We have seen alot of great things happen in our group and in the church. If you have not had a chance to visit our church you need to give it one shot. Never before I have been around such caring and down to earth people. If you want to go to a place where you will be encouraged and a place where you can build character in your life and a place where you will not be judged on who you are, what sin you commit, or what clothes you wear, this is your place. Join us this Sunday!

The biggest question I have been asked lately is what my take is on the current economic crisis. If you are reading this expecting a highly educated response or some long drawn out conclusion I will probably let you down. All I know is the mortgage companies have given bad loans to people who had bad credit and no money down for the past 8 years or so. When you overlook the future potential of anything, good or bad, you neglect to see the results of your current decisions. When the banks gave away mortgages with exploding adjustable rates, they had to have known what the results would have been. They were looking to make a lot of money while they could. Like everything in life, real estate and economics are like roller coasters. They are cyclical. What goes up must come down and vice versa. It has been this way since the beginning of time. So I have basically resolved this issue in my way of thinking. Just because you are happy and you have a good paying job now doesn't mean that bad times will not come on you.

There are a couple of things I want to say about preparing for the future. First, if you have a great paying job now and it is secure, there may come a time when you are the one looking for a job and a new place to live. Make sure you are saving money for the bad times. Remember the roller coaster: there will undoubtedly be valleys in every area of your life. Second, if you place your trust in the Lord, and walk in faith and do your best to be a good manager with what you have been given, you will not have to worry so much during the "valley times." Give this current market a year or two. We may not ever go back to the boom we experienced in the early 2000's, but we will again live in good economic times.

Don't forget about Tuesday nights. 7p at my place. Everyone is invited. Have a great week.

Also be sure to check back this week. I will be posting a story about one of my favorite clients. A client who has seen the work of the Lord in his own real estate deal!!!

Tuesday Night

Just a reminder about Tuesday night. My place at 7p. Childcare is provided. Give me a shout if you can attend. Lives are being changed and perceptions are being focused. It is amazing how great your life can be when you begin to focus on the little things. I am not talking about sweating the small stuff. I am talking about focusing on what's important in your life. Making extra time for the kids. Being better to your spouse. Doing today what you would normally put off until tomorrow. This is precisely what we have been talking about on Tuesday nights. Letting go of our control and allowing God to come in and lead us to a better life in Him. It is amazing! Some of our friends have realized that money becomes a lesser issue when you get your focus. Watching a particular television show is not as important than spending time with family anymore. (unless it is the Cowboy game!!) Believe me. I have experienced a change in my own life as a result of this group. It has only been 2 weeks but there have been some awesome things take place. Why are you sitting on the sideline?? You and your family are miserable and you have been reading this blog with no hope and excitement about the future. What has kept you from coming?? We provide the food and childcare. You can set the DVR to record your favorite Tuesday night show. Make up in your mind to throw away the excuses and give us a try for one night. Your family deserves it. Your friends deserve it. Your boss deserves it. Your employees and business deserve. And you out of all people deserve to get the best life now. Remember on a tombstone are three things: a date you are born, a date you die, and the dash representing your life. Do something great with your life. You need direction?? We'll see you Tuesday night. Please RSVP so we know your coming! Be Blessed.

Another Great Night!!

Hey Guys
Another great night last night. I don't think I have ever been a part of a bible study or life discussion like the one we host. I don't mean to come across boastfully. It is not us, but the people who are attending that make it great. We had 3 new faces. Great food again. I wanted to touch on a couple things we talked about last night.

Let me ask you a question...do you have a dream?? Is there something you want to get accomplished in your lifetime? Do you desire to be something or someone? Well the news I bring is you have the success, the career, the financial breakthrough, the spiritual well being, whatever it is you dream of right across the river from where you now stand. In the bible Joshua who succeeded Moses as the leader of the Isrealites, had his people right on the edge of the promised land. God had told them all they had to do was cross the river and possess the land. Do you know they were there on the brink of their dream for years and years. The bible said the time with which they ran in circles and stayed afraid to stake their claim lasted for generations. The people who had trusted God for their release from the Egyptians had lost that same trust they needed.

Here is the deal. You have a dream. Maybe you want to start a business. Maybe you want a new career. Maybe you just want to make a better life for you and your family. It feels as though there is a wall between you and the fulfillment of your desire. Muster up enough faith and enough boldness and enough fortitude to pass through the barrier and into a better life for you and those around you. Remember, on your tombstone is just the date you were born, the date you die, and the dash between the two. Your life is but a dash. You have little time to make an impact. Do you want to leave behind a legacy? Do you want the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? Do you want to accomplish something special? Now is the time to seize the day. Carpe Diem!!

Living Passionately

Hey guys,
I know alot of you are setting your schedules for the week. Be sure to write Tuesday night into your calender. You won't want to miss another night of fun, food, and an overall good time. On the menu this week is Italian. Jenn's homemade spaghetti, and word is there will be salad and breadsticks from the Olive Garden. A great dessert is also on the dockett. This meeting is not about the food, but I have to have some bait to get you there!!!
This week we will be talking about living our lives with passion. Do you ever wonder why life gets so boring? Do you ever feel like you are in a rut? You know a rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out. If you ever feel like you are doing the same old thing each and every day then you could use a change...a change to instill passion back into your everyday living. Do you know if you are to get the passion and zeal back into your life and relationships you would enjoy life more and live the life the bible says God wants us to live....an abundant life.
You see life as a Christian has nothing to do with rules and regulations. It is about a passionate relationship with our Creator. Most people won't go to church because they feel they will walk into a place where people are ready to judge them. Unfortunately there are a lot of churches out there who fall into this category. But if you make an intentional decision to change your life, and you begin to build a passionate relationship with God, you would be amazed at how different your life will become. The passion for your job, your family, your relationships, and your everyday living will increase and you too will live the abundant life. Be blessed and please post your comments for others to see.

Last night was awesome!!

Last night was awesome! We had good food, good fun, and good word. For those who don't know, we kicked off this season of Lifegroups with our church, LifeGate Church of Burleson. This was our first night as a host home and leader. We had a good crowd of people. We were missing some who committed to being here, but hopefully will catch them next week. We started at 7p with dinner. Thanks to Travis and Jamie who brought that awesome queso. Jenn made her quesadillas and taquitos and our homemade salsa. We then capped off dinner with a Lemon Creme Cake and some kind of Bread Pudding (which I have to admit...I kept the leftovers!!) Thanks Jamie. At about 7:40 or so we gathered in the family room and watched a video from the "One Month to Live Challenge." Afterwards we discussed how much better our lives would be if we would live life like we only had a month to live. Then after that we had an awesome time of prayer and encouragement. God is really poised to do some great things in our group!!

We will continue the series next Tuesday at 7p at our home. If you missed the last one, you missed a good time, but you are not to late to join the challenge. RSVP to Jenn or me and we will look forward to seeing you then. Be Blessed.

Whats up with the wiring?

I had a client who had a home inspection done a few days ago. The inspector noticed this new home had the wiring completely backwards throughout the home. Whoever did the electrical wiring should lose his electrical license. Plugs were upside down, grounds were not connected, breakers appeared to be used and on and on. You have never seen anything like this, I promise. It did get me to thinking (uh oh). We are all wired by God. Probably the most perfect and tedious wiring job ever. Each one of us is unique and because of our "wiring" we each have different skills and talents. I for one am not good at things requiring patience or jobs or repairs involving really small parts. Ask Jenn how I react when I have to do this stuff. She thanks you for your prayers!! Anyhow, you have a talent and a skill which you can use to not only better your life, but also those around you. Maybe you are the creative type who can express your talent in an artistic or crafty way. Maybe you have a gift of playing or singing music. Maybe your talent is knowing how to make money and therefore you are able to bless people around you with what you can.
Each one of us is designed to have a talent. We are wired with gifts and abilities. You may be thinking your wiring is messed up and your plugs are upside down. But know this: you have a talent or a gift....you might just need to discover it by getting in touch with the ultimate INSPECTOR.....God!!
What are your talents? What are you good at? How were you able to discover your talent? Voice your opinion and make a difference in someone's life. Be Blessed!