purpose driven life: "Just Show Me That You Trust Me" - 02/13/08 12:53 PM
There are times that regardless of how hard I try to stay positive, I begin to look at my circumstances, and my faith begins to waiver.
In these times, I begin to rely on the word that is hidden in my heart, and when I begin to take my eyes off … (15 comments)
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purpose driven life: No Greater Love... - 02/07/08 02:01 PM
This was shared by my Pastor on Sunday, and I thought that the story was so beautiful, that you might be as blessed as I was . Please continue to keep me in your prayers. I have recently changed brokerages, and I am just trying to get back into the swing … (12 comments)
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purpose driven life: "Til He Appeared, And The Soul Knew It's Worth" - 12/11/07 01:05 PM
2006 was an awesome year for me in so many ways. The Lord had been very good to me, and had blessed me in almost ever way imaginable.
I had studied for, and passed the Real Estate Exam. I already a company that wanted to hire me as an agent.
I was looking … (26 comments)
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purpose driven life: Invincible! Driving to the "heart" of motivation - 12/10/07 03:21 PM
How motivation and determination made one man's dream, a reality.
Based on a true story, this story takes place in the summer of 1976, and Vince Papale is a 30 year old bartender, who is down on his luck, and running out of options.
His wife leaves him, telling him that he'll … (18 comments)
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purpose driven life: Sometimes I Fall Short....But He Still Loves Me - 11/24/07 01:17 PM
I woke up with this song on my heart this morning. I have been so grateful for all of the things that God has blessed me with, but at times, I know that I haven't been the best example of His love, or of my christian walk.
I am just thankful … (30 comments)
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purpose driven life: Why I am Grateful This Thanksgiving - 2007 - 11/17/07 06:23 PM
I have been reflecting back on this year as we draw near to Thanksgiving, and I realize that I truly have a lot to be thankful for.
This year has been a year of character building for me. I left my full time job to devote myself to Real Estate completely, and … (31 comments)
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purpose driven life: “If you can believe it, you can achieve it” - 09/26/07 12:37 PM
"If you can believe it, you can achieve it" is one of many clichés that I have told myself over the years. I was reading a blog by Brett Noel entitled Child Abuse and Success- Where do they cross? And as I wrote a comment to his inspiring post, it made … (31 comments)
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purpose driven life: Keeping the Faith - 08/23/07 02:01 PM
I just wanted to say thanks to the many fellow believers who have posted words of encouragement during these trying times. At times I have been battling with FEAR of the unknown, and yet, I always seem to find peace through reading the blogs with scriptures I can meditate on, and … (9 comments)
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purpose driven life: Prayer Request - Update! - 07/23/07 01:01 PM
I just wanted to thank all of you who prayed, and responded to my request for prayer. I am happy to report that I finally closed the door on my former employment and have rejoined the ranks of the full time Real Estate agents here at Active Rain.
I have recently received … (18 comments)
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purpose driven life: Rejoice in the Lord always! And again I say Rejoice! - 07/20/07 12:55 PM
Phil 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. And again I say, Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which trancends all … (14 comments)
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purpose driven life: I will persevere, and win the race! - 07/17/07 11:56 AM
James 1: 12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
After many days of struggling with my decision to return to work for a short season to finish … (7 comments)
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purpose driven life: Delay Is Not Rejection - 06/20/07 02:35 PM
I recieved this wonderful email and wanted to pass it along. I hope it blesses you as much as it has me!
Although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, he stayed where he was for the next two days and did not go to them. Finally, after two days, he said to … (5 comments)
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purpose driven life: Do Not Grow Weary.... - 06/16/07 07:29 PM
Consider it pure Joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2
This past week could only be described as ....WOW.
Rather than putting all the details out there, I just wanted to say thank you so much … (15 comments)
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purpose driven life: Prayer Request - 06/13/07 03:01 PM
I would like to request prayer for a trial that I am going through currently, as well as for a release from the writers block that I have been suffering from! I'm still new to the industry, and I'm still very excited about what God is doing for me, but lately, I … (19 comments)
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purpose driven life: A Little Boy's Explanation of God -- - 06/07/07 12:22 PM
This was an email that was forwarded to me this morning, so if it is a duplicate, I apologize. I thought it was really cute, and well said, so I wanted to share. Have a blessed week! … (4 comments)
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purpose driven life: Blessed & Highly Favored - A Praise Report! - 05/18/07 05:40 PM
Hi Active Rainers-
Well, it's been a while since I had the time to sit down and blog of God's goodness to me. I've been suffering a bit from writers block. I decided to write about the things that I have to be grateful for to get me back into a writing … (12 comments)
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purpose driven life: Supernatural Faith in A God For Which Impossible...Is Nothing. - 05/08/07 06:20 PM
God has been speaking to me loud and clear lately. F-E-A-R. False-Evidence-Appearing-Real. Faith is the absence of Fear, and Fear is the absence of Faith.
"If you say that you are thirsty for a gallon of water, yet only provide God with a cup to fill...Is that really considered faith??"
I want … (10 comments)
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purpose driven life: Making the Decision To Live By Faith - 04/28/07 12:43 AM
I have been a reader of John Paul Jackson www.streamsministries.com for awhile, and I have found great comfort in the sound word and doctrine that he preaches.
I love being in a group of believers, who believe that the word of God is true, and that God's promises are Yes, and Amen, … (33 comments)
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purpose driven life: "The Pursuit of Happyness" - Does God Drive Your Motivation? - 04/21/07 01:41 AM
I was reading a blog today entitled My Pursuit of Happyness by Nicolette Ceballos.
As I read her blog, I started thinking back on how deeply the movie had affected me, when I saw it in the theatre. After reading Nicolette's blog, I started thinking about how I had grown up, and … (25 comments)
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purpose driven life: Believe, and DO NOT DOUBT - 04/14/07 11:33 AM
This morning, I prayed that the Lord would give me peace in the midst of the storm, a doubt storm.
Have you ever been high on the mountain top, praising the Lord for his faithfulness, and then....
*BOOM!*
an attack, this time, the health of a loved one. This past Sunday, I heard a timely … (18 comments)
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purpose driven life: Daddy's Empty Chair - 04/03/07 01:11 AM
I received this by email today, and thought it was worth sharing - if this has already been shared, please accept my apologies for the duplication. May you be blessed going in, and blessed going out, and blessed in your storehouses this week ~~ DADDY'S EMPTY CHAIR ~ A man's daughter … (4 comments)
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purpose driven life: Praise You In This Storm- Casting Crowns - 03/31/07 10:16 PM
I love to listen to praise music in my car while driving to meet my clients, to prepare me mentally and spiritually. I like preparing myself by getting alone with God and opening up myself to allow him to take the wheel. He gives me the words to say, and ability to know what … (30 comments)
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