One Month to Live: Thirty Days to a No-Regrets Life
By Kerry and Chris Shook
The book is easy to read and the use of metaphors makes it very easy to understand and apply to your life. I read this book practically in one setting - just couldn't put it down because it has such great insight. I plan on re-reading it and following the 30 day plan to a life with no regrets. I highly recommend this book to everyone. Everyone can find useful insight to improve his or her life!
Reading One Month to Live has inspired me to rekindle those lost dreams. Sure, it's important to work hard and take care of our families, but it's also important to live the life we were made to live. Through the four principles discussed in the book: Live Passionately, Love Completely, Learn Humbly and Leave Boldly, I can now see new ways to bring my faded dreams back to life.
The book provides tools for starting to do little things that make a big difference. It's not about having to reinvent yourself or do a major overhaul of your life, it's about loving the people around you more pro-actively, doing things that you are passionate and excited about and serving others in the way that creates a lasting legacy.
Take the 30-Days to Live Challenge at www.OneMonthtoLive.com!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
"Radical, by David Pratt, you will be challenged to see Christ'
In Radical, by David Pratt, you will be challenged to see Christ from a perspective that you may have not considered in the past.
Each of the opening chapters of RADICAL begin with a powerful story out of Platt's experiences among populations under severe persecution. He reflects on the contrast between their hunger for God's word and the typical person sitting and soaking in the pews of American churches.
This is an inspiring and excellent book. Platt's thoughtful emphasis on the "basics" of Christianity is truly radical, as true Biblical christianity has always been radical. His analysis of the American dream and how it conflicts on multiple levels with following Christ is likewise insightful and penetrating
Platt recommends five personal resolutions for radical life reformation:
1. Pray for the entire world
2. Read through the entire Word
3. Give my money sacrificially
4. Go on a mission trip
5. Commit to my local church
Highly recommended Radical is a quick read, but not necessarily an easy one. If your heart is at all open to God, you will be challenged and inspired to action. I highly recommend it. This is a five star book.
Each of the opening chapters of RADICAL begin with a powerful story out of Platt's experiences among populations under severe persecution. He reflects on the contrast between their hunger for God's word and the typical person sitting and soaking in the pews of American churches.
This is an inspiring and excellent book. Platt's thoughtful emphasis on the "basics" of Christianity is truly radical, as true Biblical christianity has always been radical. His analysis of the American dream and how it conflicts on multiple levels with following Christ is likewise insightful and penetrating
Platt recommends five personal resolutions for radical life reformation:
1. Pray for the entire world
2. Read through the entire Word
3. Give my money sacrificially
4. Go on a mission trip
5. Commit to my local church
Highly recommended Radical is a quick read, but not necessarily an easy one. If your heart is at all open to God, you will be challenged and inspired to action. I highly recommend it. This is a five star book.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Living Life in the Zone is a Touchdown
Living Life in the Zone: A 40-Day Spiritual Gameplan for Men by Kyle Rote Jr. and Dr. Joe Pettigrew
is an outstanding book for anyone wanting to become closer to their spiritual being. This book would be useful in any men's study group. The devotionals are divided into 15-20 minute segments. It is set in the tradition of a coach explaining the game of life.
Some of the featured playmakers include: Charles Barkley, Bill Bates, Coach Bill Belichick, Larry Bird, Coach Bobby Bowden, James Brown, Coach Bear Bryant, Truett Cathy, Lee Corso, John Daly, Coach Tony Dungy, Clay Dyer, J.D. Gibbs, Mike Glenn, Coach Mike Gottfried, A.C. Green, David Green, Orel Hershiser, Coach Mike Homgren, Coach Lou Holtz, allan Houston, Wayne Huizenga Jr., Magic Johnson, Bobby Jones, Michael, Jordan, Coach Bobby Knight, Coach Tom Landry, Ken Lay, Coach Vince Lombardi, Archie Manning, Chris Mortensen, Joe Namath, Coach Tom Osborne, Terrell Owens, Bud Paxson, Scottie Pippen, Coach Mark Richt, Mark Sanford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, O.J.Simpson, Ron Springs, Coach Gene Stallings, Roger Staubach, Les Steckel, Bob Stoops, Joe Theismann, Michael Vick, Everson Walls, Kurt Warner, Bob Weiland, Reggie White, Coach John Wooden.
Each devotional will take about 15-20 minutes to read through allowing the devotion to sink in and make life changing events happen. This was an easy read and quite practical. Playing off the popular 40 Day model of studies, this book can be a great tool to help establish the personal discipline of reading or a men's group in your community. Each day's reading takes no more than a few minutes and could be fit into anyone's daily routine; early morning, lunch break or end of the day. I would recommend this as a gift for the Men in your life, and I give it a 5 out of 5 stars.
Finally, this book will put you in the end zone with better relationships with your family, your friends, and yourself.
is an outstanding book for anyone wanting to become closer to their spiritual being. This book would be useful in any men's study group. The devotionals are divided into 15-20 minute segments. It is set in the tradition of a coach explaining the game of life.
Some of the featured playmakers include: Charles Barkley, Bill Bates, Coach Bill Belichick, Larry Bird, Coach Bobby Bowden, James Brown, Coach Bear Bryant, Truett Cathy, Lee Corso, John Daly, Coach Tony Dungy, Clay Dyer, J.D. Gibbs, Mike Glenn, Coach Mike Gottfried, A.C. Green, David Green, Orel Hershiser, Coach Mike Homgren, Coach Lou Holtz, allan Houston, Wayne Huizenga Jr., Magic Johnson, Bobby Jones, Michael, Jordan, Coach Bobby Knight, Coach Tom Landry, Ken Lay, Coach Vince Lombardi, Archie Manning, Chris Mortensen, Joe Namath, Coach Tom Osborne, Terrell Owens, Bud Paxson, Scottie Pippen, Coach Mark Richt, Mark Sanford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, O.J.Simpson, Ron Springs, Coach Gene Stallings, Roger Staubach, Les Steckel, Bob Stoops, Joe Theismann, Michael Vick, Everson Walls, Kurt Warner, Bob Weiland, Reggie White, Coach John Wooden.
Each devotional will take about 15-20 minutes to read through allowing the devotion to sink in and make life changing events happen. This was an easy read and quite practical. Playing off the popular 40 Day model of studies, this book can be a great tool to help establish the personal discipline of reading or a men's group in your community. Each day's reading takes no more than a few minutes and could be fit into anyone's daily routine; early morning, lunch break or end of the day. I would recommend this as a gift for the Men in your life, and I give it a 5 out of 5 stars.
Finally, this book will put you in the end zone with better relationships with your family, your friends, and yourself.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Year End Fun
"I'm smarter than the average bear." Yogi Bear is an outstanding movie for the holidays. Youth from LIGHTHOUSE 2911 enjoyed the movie and great hamburgers from Ganado Cafe afterward on a Social Skills Outing today. As one youth said, "I've never spent a day like this before." What a way to spend one of the last days of the year, enjoying a great movie, burgers, and the fun and laughter of youth. All who participated had a great time, even the adults.
Oh, the last day of the year, a great day to make a tax-deductible donation to LIGHTHOUSE 2911. I'm thinking that the first ten people who go to http://www.lighthouse2911.org/, click on the donations button, and donate $25 or more, we will send you a LIGHTHOUSE 2911 cap or t-shirt. Remember - year-end donations are tax deductible and remember LIGHTHOUSE 2911 continues to build a better future for all.
Please repost on Facebook and Twitter so others might hear about LIGHTHOUSE 2911.
Thanks,
The LIGHTHOUSEKEEPER
Oh, the last day of the year, a great day to make a tax-deductible donation to LIGHTHOUSE 2911. I'm thinking that the first ten people who go to http://www.lighthouse2911.org/, click on the donations button, and donate $25 or more, we will send you a LIGHTHOUSE 2911 cap or t-shirt. Remember - year-end donations are tax deductible and remember LIGHTHOUSE 2911 continues to build a better future for all.
Please repost on Facebook and Twitter so others might hear about LIGHTHOUSE 2911.
Thanks,
The LIGHTHOUSEKEEPER
Thursday, December 23, 2010
What have I learned from LIGHTHOUSE 2911 and how will I apply it to my life and my community?
I have learned how to get along with others that there is a better way of life like instead of getting into a fight, try to make friends and there is a CD playing in your head and you decide whether to change your CD. I have also learned manners and respect for others.
I will erase the bad CD in my head and start over clean with a new CD. I will be a leader instead of a follower. I will be more kind to others. I will help a friend in need.
I will encourage people to be leaders instead of followers. I will show people how to treat others and how to be respectful and responsible and I will tell them there is a better way of life. I will pass on what I have learned to others. KC – 12
This young man is becoming a lighthouse for change in his community. If you would like to help, go to http://www.lighthouse2911.org/ and make a year-end donation. This donation is tax-deductible and it doesn't matter how large or small. Every donation is needed. Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I will erase the bad CD in my head and start over clean with a new CD. I will be a leader instead of a follower. I will be more kind to others. I will help a friend in need.
I will encourage people to be leaders instead of followers. I will show people how to treat others and how to be respectful and responsible and I will tell them there is a better way of life. I will pass on what I have learned to others. KC – 12
This young man is becoming a lighthouse for change in his community. If you would like to help, go to http://www.lighthouse2911.org/ and make a year-end donation. This donation is tax-deductible and it doesn't matter how large or small. Every donation is needed. Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Transforming Church in Rural America
I just finished a great book called, "Transforming Church in Rural America" by Shannon O'Dell. I have read many books on transforming the church, but this one is far and above the best I have ever read. I hope that every pastor will read this book. It holds encouragement, hope, and vision for the rural church.
Shannon weaves his personal story into a step-by-step roadmap for transforming the church, from growth and how to generate that growth, to evangelism. He gives you steps for transformation and ways to implement those steps, but more than that, he gives you the encouragement that you can do it if you are persistent and can stand in the gap with God and endure the arrows of change that will fly your way. One of my favorite lines in the book is, "Small doesn't have to mean boring." This is a five star book, a must read for every pastor who follows Biblical principals for the church.
Shannon weaves his personal story into a step-by-step roadmap for transforming the church, from growth and how to generate that growth, to evangelism. He gives you steps for transformation and ways to implement those steps, but more than that, he gives you the encouragement that you can do it if you are persistent and can stand in the gap with God and endure the arrows of change that will fly your way. One of my favorite lines in the book is, "Small doesn't have to mean boring." This is a five star book, a must read for every pastor who follows Biblical principals for the church.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Key Facts
Key Facts
Geographic areas served: Golden Crescent - Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca and Victoria Counties, Texas
Target demographics: Youth ages ten to seventeen. Other specifics vary by program.
Results to date: Very low rescidivism rates in justice programs, lower referrals, better student body moral in other programs.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Varies with program, total of all programs: 2500 Indirect beneficiaries per year: 8800
Obstacles: Funding for general operations
With 3 hours a volunteer can: Help with databasing; sell tickets; distribute materials; assist a caseworker (once trained)
What your donation will allow us to do: Offer our highly successful programs to more youth.
Your donation of $35 enables us to: Teach our Positive Attitude and Life Skills (PALS) class to one student for one month.
Your donation of $500 enables us to: Send one child, living below the federal poverty level, to camp during the summer.
Your donation of $1200 enables us to: produce one “Be the Change” session (all day) for a group of students.
Board Members and Affiliation: Rev. Paul Smith, President; Ron Langford; Ricki McKinney, Rev. Dr. Paul Beard, Executive Director; one vacancy
Past and Current Funders: Robinson Foundation, MG & Lillie Johnson Foundation, Trull Foundation; Rachel Foundation; WalMart, Texas CJD grants
Key Staff
Paul Beard, Executive Director
Randy Layh, Program Director
Vernon Gresham, Communications Director
Mary Beard, Administrative Assistant
DescriptionLighthouse 2911 is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that for the past five years has provided tangible services to youth in a seven county area. We provide a large multi-faceted weekly program for at-risk juveniles currently dealing with juvenile justice issues, as well as multiple one day training programs dealing with teen and pre-teen issues. Many of the youth in our weekly PALS program are living below the federal poverty level.
ProgramsLighthouse 2911 offers different programs for youth in the Golden Crescent area. Our "PALS" program tangibly assists 10-17 year old youth at risk of or currently dealing with the juvenile justice system. Our "Be The Change" program provides an intense one day program for high school freshmen, dealing head on with teen issues like suicide, bullying, eating disorders, labeling, etc. Our "SafeDate" program provides an open discussion on teen dating issues from the perspective of both sexes, gives guidance on what is appropriate, excepted, and expected. "Beautiful You" addresses self-esteem issues for young ladies.
Geographic areas served: Golden Crescent - Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca and Victoria Counties, Texas
Target demographics: Youth ages ten to seventeen. Other specifics vary by program.
Results to date: Very low rescidivism rates in justice programs, lower referrals, better student body moral in other programs.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Varies with program, total of all programs: 2500 Indirect beneficiaries per year: 8800
Obstacles: Funding for general operations
With 3 hours a volunteer can: Help with databasing; sell tickets; distribute materials; assist a caseworker (once trained)
What your donation will allow us to do: Offer our highly successful programs to more youth.
Your donation of $35 enables us to: Teach our Positive Attitude and Life Skills (PALS) class to one student for one month.
Your donation of $500 enables us to: Send one child, living below the federal poverty level, to camp during the summer.
Your donation of $1200 enables us to: produce one “Be the Change” session (all day) for a group of students.
Board Members and Affiliation: Rev. Paul Smith, President; Ron Langford; Ricki McKinney, Rev. Dr. Paul Beard, Executive Director; one vacancy
Past and Current Funders: Robinson Foundation, MG & Lillie Johnson Foundation, Trull Foundation; Rachel Foundation; WalMart, Texas CJD grants
Key Staff
Paul Beard, Executive Director
Randy Layh, Program Director
Vernon Gresham, Communications Director
Mary Beard, Administrative Assistant
DescriptionLighthouse 2911 is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that for the past five years has provided tangible services to youth in a seven county area. We provide a large multi-faceted weekly program for at-risk juveniles currently dealing with juvenile justice issues, as well as multiple one day training programs dealing with teen and pre-teen issues. Many of the youth in our weekly PALS program are living below the federal poverty level.
ProgramsLighthouse 2911 offers different programs for youth in the Golden Crescent area. Our "PALS" program tangibly assists 10-17 year old youth at risk of or currently dealing with the juvenile justice system. Our "Be The Change" program provides an intense one day program for high school freshmen, dealing head on with teen issues like suicide, bullying, eating disorders, labeling, etc. Our "SafeDate" program provides an open discussion on teen dating issues from the perspective of both sexes, gives guidance on what is appropriate, excepted, and expected. "Beautiful You" addresses self-esteem issues for young ladies.
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