by budlamb | Feb 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is said that the grass is greener on the other side of the hill. This is not true! The grass is greener where you water it. Same with relationships, hopes, and dreams. Dry sticks are symbols of hopes, dreams, or relationships have that have died. Bone dry. I...
by budlamb | Feb 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Along with six other couples, Lea Ann and I launched re|engage marriage at our church a few weeks ago. The turnout blew us away! We’d hit a nerve; people want help with their marriages. We played this video at our second session. [youtube...
by budlamb | Feb 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Strength is developed by resistance. It seems to work that way in running. Short runs, trail runs, long runs, rest days – all seem to break down muscle and develop endurance. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-TXrzotZYg] I am a runner. I like the...
by budlamb | Dec 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Reciting the Serenity Prayer at the weekly Celebrate Recovery Large Group meeting I attend each week helped me get a grip on change and what I do and don’t have control over. The Serenity Prayer begins with asking God grant me the serenity to accept the things I...
by budlamb | Nov 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Notes and quotes from The Decision Maker, Chapter 4 by John Maxwell I think it would be easier to apply this chapter if it was “How to make MY attitude MY greatest asset.” Here is how I am making my attitude my greatest asset. OWN IT by accepting...
by budlamb | Nov 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Rick Warren wrote in The Purpose Driven Life, “Living on purpose is the only way to really live.” He encourages each person to develop a purpose statement in order to create and maintain vision. What do you WANT/NOT want to do? What people, places, and...