“From every wound there is a scar, and

“From every wound there is a scar, and every scar tells a story. A story that says, “I have survived”. – Unknown

Preparing a message to share on Sunday?

Preparing a message to share on Sunday? Here are Writing and Speaking strategies from @mattsweetman Chicago pastor http://ow.ly/N9UXd

Every wonder how some people overcome in

Every wonder how some people overcome incredible odds to focus on the finish, move past problems and stay in the race? CALM/Orlando Sunday

“I’ve been reading reviews of my stories

“I’ve been reading reviews of my stories for 25 years, and can’t remember a single useful point in any of them, or the slightest good advice. The only reviewer who ever made an impression on me was Skabichevsky, who prophesied that I would die drunk in the bottom of a ditch.” – Anton Chekhov

“I wrote poems in my corner of the Brook

“I wrote poems in my corner of the Brooks Street station. I sent them to two editors who rejected them right off. I read those letters of rejection years later and I agreed with those editors.” – Carl Sandburg

“I tell writers to keep reading, reading

“I tell writers to keep reading, reading, reading. Read widely and deeply. And I tell them not to give up even after getting rejection letters. And only write what you love.” – Anita Diamant

@GeorgeBarna1 research reveals the least 117 churched US cities. Orlando isn’t listed, but is your city on the list? http://ow.ly/MXWWQ

Here’s the full Derek Redmond Olympic v

Here’s the full Derek Redmond Olympic video when he Collapsed and his dad Jim helped him finish the race. Powerful http://ow.ly/N2AFJ

My favorite blog this week…and a power

My favorite blog this week…and a powerful story of how God carries us when we are wounded that always makes me cry http://ow.ly/N2AbJ