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What Lord Of The Rings Can Teach Us About Fellowship

What Lord Of The Rings Can Teach Us About Fellowship

There is a war being waged for the souls of men, for the family, for fatherhood, [fill in the blank]…

Before we rise up and engage in the war being waged, it is essential that we band together with a fellowship of people we trust to join with us in the battle. We see this theme played out in the in the epic battle of good against evil in The Lord of the Rings. The leaders of middle earth meet at Rivendell to strategize on how to destroy the ring and how to defeat Sauron. For good to triumph in middle earth, the ring had to be destroyed by throwing it into the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged.

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April 29, 2014 Filed Under: Life Tagged With: courage, journey, leadership, relationship, success

What Kids Can Teach Us About Brotherhood

ABC affiliate WCVB reported that a group of fifth-grade football players from Massachusetts banded together as a “Band Of Brothers” to show their support when they found out that their 6-year-old water boy was being teased for his attire and a speech impediment.

Compassion is being deeply aware of what someone else is suffering and reaching out to help alleviate their pain. This week SPEAK LIFE by showing compassion to some one around you. It might be reaching out to a sick friend, or helping a single mother. It might be being a friend to someone who needs it. Be inspired. Go inspire.

-Toby Mac

Awesome!!!

Do you have a brother that has your back?

Do you have a brother who fights for your life and legacy?

Do you have a brother who believes in you?

Do you have a brother who encourages you and builds you up?

Do you have a brother who picks you up when you fall?

April 15, 2014 Filed Under: Life Tagged With: courage, honor, integrity, kids, life, relationship, story

What Redlining And The Sabbath Can Teach Us About Faith

What Redlining And The Sabbath Can Teach Us About Faith

Our lives are so busy and fast-paced that it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. Is your life crazy busy? Is your schedule jam packed?

I recently listened to a series by Andy Stanley called “Breathing Room” and wow could I relate. Not having breathing room in my life almost cost me everything.

Breathing room is the space between our current pace and our limits.

 -Andy Stanley

I was addicted to a high paced lifestyle. I always looked for my value, my self-worth, and my identity with position and success — selling my soul to my work.

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March 18, 2014 Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: faith, family, identity, Jesus, life, pride, relationship, success

Can’t Change Your Thinking? 2 Ways We Can Learn How From RoboCop

Can’t Change Your Thinking? 2 Ways We Can Learn How From RoboCop

Recently saw the new reboot of RoboCop with my son. Underneath the very cool special effects I noticed that there was a powerful theme emerging. This theme was was also in the original RoboCop.

The ability to change your thinking. The power of choice!

If you haven’t seen the move yet or need a refresher, here is the basic story line:

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February 25, 2014 Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: courage, crisis, family, God, identity, leadership, relationship

Speak Life

Our HOPE in God’s Goodness is the force that keeps us going when we are discouraged.

 -TobyMac

Challenge: speak hope to a friend, family member, or stranger with a written note. Doesn’t have to be much, just a little inspiration. Ready, set, GO! Be inspired, go inspire!

February 24, 2014 Filed Under: Life Tagged With: hope, leadership, life, love, relationship, value, video

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Courage is not the absence of fear, but the absence of self. -Erwin McManus

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Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. -Micah 7:8 (NIV)

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