HELLO AFRICA!

Thanks For Being A Part Of This Blog!

africaIt is both humbling and exciting when people subscribe to this blog. While I know from the stats that hundreds of people come to this site every day, some of those decide to subscribe; they get the free eBook, an email when there’s a new post, and, sometimes something special from me personally.

In recent weeks I have noticed a number of folks from Africa subscribing to this blog. I appreciate that very much, and hope that the content on this site provides you with information you can use. Knowing there is fierce persecution of Christians in various parts of Africa, I would never use names or towns of those new subscribers.

But, I did want to send warm and loving greetings to all readers, and subscribers of this blog who are in Africa. May our loving God and Father supply all your needs.

FLASH! PEP TALKS!

Mike's Pep Talks Now On A Flash Drive!

In keeping up with technology, or at least trying to, Mike’s Pep Talks are now available on a flash drive! Or, as some refer to them, a thumb drive.

flashAll 5 sets, or, Volumes, were previously sold on CD. I’m happy to announce we have put all 250 “Pep Talks” on one flash drive. This will make it very convenient!

You can download to your computer, or mobile devises, and have a “Pep Talk” at your fingertips. And, everyone needs a “Pep Talk” once in awhile, right?

There’s a link in the right column of this page, or, you can just Click Here for more info and to order.

It’s simple, fast, easy and secure to order through PayPal, and even if you don’t have a PayPal account – they take credit cards.

Get all 250 of, Mike’s Pep Talks right now, on one flash drive, at a very special price! They make a great holiday gift, and a perfect stocking stuffer!

HOW DO YOU PRAY?

Some Important Things To Remember When You Pray

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Prayer is talking to God, and when I’m in a good mood I talk to Him.  I also talk to Him when I’m not in so good a mood.  I talk to Him about the things I need His help with, and especially when I need answers.

Over the years, I have observed that people talk to God in various ways.  Two of those ways I do not recommend. One is pretty

VETERANS DAY 2016

The Election Is Over; Their Service Continues

veteransVeterans Day is this Friday, November 11th.

Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors military veterans, that is, persons who are serving or have served in the United States Armed Forces.

It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.

The United States previously observed Armistice Day. The U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.

We owe all those who have ever served and are currently serving a tremendous debt of gratitude. Always thank a Vet, especially on Veterans Day.

GOVERNMENT LEADERS APPOINTED BY GOD?

Are All Government Leaders Really Appointed By God?

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Here in the United States, our Presidential election is right around the corner. This election has been and continues to be the dominant topic, not only on the news and social media, but almost everywhere you go. It seems the country is solidly divided.

Regardless of who is elected the next president of the United States, you can be sure of one thing. Half of the country will be utterly disappointed, while the other half will be beaming with glee. And, with very different agendas proposed by each candidate, the winner will endeavor to set their course for the United States.

I rarely comment on politics on this blog, but I thought with all the discourse flying in every direction these days, a comment about government leaders might be in order.

Over the years I have heard others

GOD OF ALL MY DAYS

Great Song By Casting Crowns

I heard this song recently.

It’s very encouraging and inspiring.  My favorite line in the chorus is, “My seasons change; You stay the same.”

Write a comment if you like it too.

I came to You with my heart in pieces
And found the God with healing in His hands
I turned to You, put everything behind me
And found the God who makes all things new
I looked to You, drowning in my questions
And found the God who holds all wisdom
And I trusted You and stepped out on the ocean
You caught my hand among the waves
‘Cause You’re the God of all my days

Each step I take
You make a way
And I will give You all my praise
My seasons change, You stay the same
You’re the God of all my days

I ran from You, I wandered in the shadows
And found a God who relentlessly pursues
I hid from You, haunted by my failure
And found the God whose grace still covers me
I fell on You when I was at my weakest
And found the God, the lifter of my head
And I’ve worshiped You
And felt You right beside me
You’re the reason that I sing
‘Cause You’re the God of all my days

Each step I take
You make a way
And I will give You all my praise
My seasons change, You stay the same
You’re the God of all my days

In my worry, God You are my stillness
In my searching, God You are my answers
In my blindness, God You are my vision
In my bondage, God You are my freedom
In my weakness, God You are my power
You’re the reason that I sing
‘Cause You’re the God of all my days

Each step I take
You make a way
And I will give You all my praise
My seasons change, You stay the same
You’re the God of all my days

In my blindness, God You are my vision
In my bondage, God You are my freedom
All my days

IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE?

3 Great keys On How To Change Something In Your Life

change-222Sometimes situations force us to make changes.  At other times, we get so tired of our current results that we initiate the change.  Sometimes in life we know we need to change, but just refuse to change.

Why do we resist change?

At times in life, we recognize the need for change.  Perhaps we see it or someone else points it out to us.  But, we all know too well that nothing ever changes by simply recognizing a need for change.

For example, if you are overweight then you

ARE YOU HAPPY OR MISERABLE?

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I saw a cool quote from Zig Ziglar recently.  Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Zig quote I didn’t like. Once again, this one hit the mark:
“Miserable people focus on the things they hate about their life. Happy people focus on the things they love about their life.”

That’s really true, isn’t it?  Think about the happy people you know, and the miserable people you know: what do they

15 YEARS LATER

Powerful Song Then; Still Powerful Today

On September 11, 2001, our country came together, and all American lives mattered!

I posted this last year, and it’s still a powerful song.

Alan Jackson first performed this song, November 7, 2001, barely two months after 9/11, at the CMA Awards.  Ten years later, he talked about how he came to write the song.

For me, it’s just as inspiring today as it was 15 years ago.  How about you?

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