Today as I begin my adventures, I put the week that was behind me and look to today and the week ahead. When we focus on the days that were, it’s difficult to progress through the days that is, and the days that will be. We don’t really get a chance to remake or otherwise alter the days that have passed, but we do have some control over today and tomorrow so we should always keep our focus there. Today I will focus on the message from service, travel home from camp, and get i

Today as I begin my adventures, well and pack up for the weekend of adventures, I’ve learned to let go. Feeling the need to chase things I want to be needs but are not really needs at all was something that has plagued me for much of my life. I always thought I had to have the best and push myself beyond measure to achieve it. And I would accomplish it, every single time. There’s a saying though: “Just because you can, does not mean you should.” This week I have found much mo

today as I begin my adventures, I look forward to getting back into the woods this weekend. This waterfall is my perfect place of peace. Life has certainly been busy these past few weeks and while I’ve learned to let it not overwhelm me, a trip to my favorite place will be a great reset. I think about where the calm lately has come from despite it being a tougher season. I didn’t earn it, I didn’t do anything for it, but I’ve been blessed with it. Humility brought peace and t

Today as I begin my adventures I think about my devotionals last night and when I hit John 6:27 I began to understand the recent shift in my mindset. “ Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life…” I used to work solely for achievement and accumulation of things, but lately that doesn’t seem to satisfy me any more. The moments where I can help and make a positive difference have begun to replace the days struggling to create 3 videos

Today as I begin my adventures, I head down a path that is new and uncertain, but each step forward I am placing deliberately and with confidence. When we got Winnie as a puppy after losing our Daisy, I wasn’t sure how life would be. Now I can’t imagine life without her in our home. In a past life, not having the answers right away would have driven me mad, but now I know that I am blessed and patience and perseverance are rewarded. Work will be difficult today, as will conte

Today as I begin my adventures, I lead off with inspiration from yesterday while getting some morning snuggles in. Sometimes you just get moments where you see things you’ve built in a new light, and it’s time to improve upon what is now the foundation for something much better. I’m unsure of the steps to get there, but I can see the finished painting. Today begins the design of something not new, but refined, polished, better. Sometimes we must take what we have, admit we ca

Today as I begin my adventures, Cooper and I spend a bit more time relaxing before we start the day. Giving myself a bit of time each morning before going about the day has been a nice addition to the routine. Starting the day rushed never really made it easier to make my day, but this morning pause has worked wonders. Set yourself for success when the day begins and it will help carry you through your day. Happy Sunday!

Today as I begin my adventures, I’m thankful for the guidance I receive during my evening devotionals. It’s the last step in making my day and the one step that prepares me for the day ahead. It is also what shapes me and also many times what inspires these daily posts. Lately it has also inspired my change in work direction, and yesterday even my channel’s direction. The confidence in making these changes comes from the Messenger and knowing that everything will be as it’s m

Today as I begin my adventures, I know the path I walk on will lead me to a difficult season in the coming days but I have learned to put one foot in front of the other and walk forward. At one point in my life I thought being blessed was coming into good fortune or being lucky, but it’s not either of those things. It’s knowing that when the storm comes, the Lord is beside you to walk through that storm and sometimes take the wheel while you rest and regroup. I have certainl

Today as I begin my adventures, I’m ready to tackle another busy day despite really enjoying relaxing here in this moment. This year has really go a a different direction than what I expected but I am glad for it. At the beginning of the year, I piled on work, so much work that it took me from sun up to sundown. It’s what I had built myself for these past 13 or so years. But then by service and scripture, I’ve learned that when we start living the life we’re building, what we

Today as I begin my adventures the sunrise and the light of the moon start my day. I’ve changed my schedule a bit so I have a little bit of time to sit outside and enjoy the morning that’s been given to me before I head to work. Today as I write these words, the birds are chirping and I can hear the world around me, but in the moment I just have these words and a sense of calm and peace. This will be one of the most important parts of my day today. The reflection and the remi

Today as I begin my adventures, I get ready to get myself out of bed and start the work week a day later than usual a bit more refreshed. This will be shorter week, with just as many obstacles, but nothing that I won’t see through because that’s what I must do. Yesterday I did a lot on my day off, but I still managed to give myself several hours just for me. We need to take a step back sometimes, and while it’s a great opportunity to clear as many chores off your list as poss

Today as I begin my adventures, I think about how folks losing things was how I found my way back from grief and found my way to God. But I also wonder if loving adventure in video games like world of Warcraft and Final Fantasy was what gave me the desire to adventure when the opportunity presented itself. We sometimes take for granted all the signs and situations that make us who we are today. These last 5 years have been quite the adventure, and God willing there will be ma

Today as I begin my adventures and reflect on the trials of last week, I realize that it only takes a few slips to end up back where you were. For me it was the diet that had me to pre diabetic measurements. I had a cheat meal that lead to a cheat day, that then lead to a cheat summer. I am of course back on the right track now shaving 90 points off my fasting sugar in week 1, but it was a week filled with hunger and migraines that remind me that I was wrong. God will not sto

Today as a begin my adventures the sky is still dark, the stars are in the sky, but my phone still manages to make it look kind of light out which makes this picture pretty cool! One day each month, I get up super early on a Saturday for work so we can deploy our system changes. I know some of you will think it sucks and while I’d rather be in bed myself, I’m grateful because it’s a sacrifice I get to make that provides for my family. I understand the assignment. Where we wan

Today as I begin my adventures, I begin the day with wisdom I didn’t have before because I’ve paid attention to detail. In my case my sugars were not going down because I drink one cup of mushroom coffee in the morning and caffeine makes it go up and hold. On that same token, when we don’t pay attention to the right details, the day will make you with those details. Your social media feed will tell you exactly what you prefer to consume because it is designed to give you what

Today as I begin my adventures, I continue to learn, adapt, and proceed. This year I’ve grown a lot as a person because I take chances, sometimes the results are good, and in some cases they are not. This is the only way we can learn and grow and while I find myself spending a significant time self correcting this week, I am blessed to be that person who walks with confidence because God walks with me. That’s how we make our Friday Eve!

Today as I begin my adventures, I am learning that as much as we want life to be normal, sometimes our normal includes things we’d prefer wouldn’t be part of it. I had a great summer after being sick in January and well my recent A1C numbers tell me I had a bit too much good food. So I find myself back on the diet I had to be on when I got sick earlier this year and had I stuck to it, I probably would feel better. It’s my reminder that while God is always with us, we have fre

Today as I begin my adventures, I’m a little bit ahead on some things, a little more behind on others, but the day is a blessing nonetheless. I think I’m finally starting to understand the difference between where I want to be and where I’m meant to be. There’s a lot to be done here before winter sets in, but I’ll tell you that playing with remote control construction vehicles with my granddaughter on Saturday was way better than cleaning gutters or insulating my garage! That

Today as I begin my adventures, I head into my favorite day of the week. It’s not because I go back to work tomorrow! It’s because I look forward to the message Church service will bring. It’s the fellowship, the meeting with my Christian brothers and sisters, and it’s the opportunity to meet new faces that attend each week. It’s the Sunday brunch I share with my family after service, and the rest of the day I get to spend recharging and reflecting on the past week. The victo