Are You A Late Bloomer?

The world continues to be captivated by Susan Boyle, the 47-year-old unemployed charity worker from Scotland. The woman, many call unattractive and "frumpy", stunned critics, doubters and judges with her incredible performance on Britain's Got Talent!

What does Susan's amazing story teach us?---Don't judge a book by it's cover?-surely, that's an important lesson for us to know.

But for christians, it tells us that it's never too late for our talents and calling to be fully and completely realized!

If you feel that life has passed you by, and your years have been wasted---be encouraged! Claim for yourself the promise in Joel 2:25---And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm...

You see, God has promised to redeem your years! Don't despair---one day, your talents and calling will shine bright
as the noonday sun!

GOOD BURGER!

I've noticed that nothing brings out a more frenzied response from readers than asking--Where's the best burger in town?

CNN suggested five burger joints worth visiting---
naturally, the response from readers was overwhelming!

Pulitzer Prize winning film critic, Roger Ebert is strongly partial to
Steak `n Shake . Do you agree, or do you have another favorite?

Having lived in New Orleans for many years, I never got into the gourmet burgers at Port of Call. Instead, I had a great fondness for the fare at a dive called Bud's Broiler---the absolute best 'greasy, not good for you' burger ever!

Wow, I'm getting hungry just writing this! Nothing beats a good burger---in moderation of course. So, here it comes troops---Where's the best burger in town?

Resurrection Day!

This Sunday, we celebrate our Lord's mighty and complete triumph over the grave and death!

Christ's victory is also ours---for being crucified with Christ, we have also taken part in His resurrection!

It's powerful encouragement for us to keep in mind, that if we have areas in our lives that need renewal, our Heavenly Father specializes in resurrection! That is one incredible truth!

So, don't give up. Through Christ, we are indeed more than conquerors over the problems we face in this life!

This Easter, enjoy the new clothes, candy and easter eggs---
but know this--your resurrection is coming!

Happy Easter!

It's That Time Of Year!

It's spring cleaning time-- don't panic! Help's here, with these timely spring cleaning tips to make your home sparkle!


1. Storing Seasonal Clothing
When warmer spring weather arrives, it's time to pack away sweaters, coats, and other cold weather clothing. Storing seasonal clothing is easy to do safely if you follow a few simple rules. Making sure that the storage containers and areas follow the rules of clean, cool, dark, and dry will keep clothing in good shape for next winter.

2. Check Appliances
We expect our appliances to perform whenever we need them, but sometimes their care can be neglected. Each spring take the time to inspect your major appliances for wear and tear. The coils of the refrigerator sould be vacuumed, and the drain pan should be cleaned out. Accumulated lint needs to be cleaned from the dryer vents. Clean out accumulated gunk from your oven and refrigerator. Clean dishwashers, disposals, and washing machines. Heating and cooling units need maintenance as well.

3. Clutter Control
Spring is the perfect time to remove clutter and excess from the home. Try the 4 container clutter method to help figure out items that need to be kept, sold, given away, or trashed. If paper clutter is one of your problems, find out how to reduce paper piles around the home.

4. Garage Storage
It may be a little daunting, but chances are your garage could use some attention this spring. Whether you need to organize a garage cleanup day or just need to remove a few items to be used in a garage sale, it makes sense to pay a little attention to your garage this spring. Try some new organizational tools or techniques to store sports equipment, christmas decorations, or whatever your family hides in your garage space.

5. Outdoor Areas
Spring is a great time to get the outdoors ready for entertaining. Clean the patio and outdoor furniture. Do some basic landscaping repairs on the lawn, shrubbery, and plants. The exterior doors and windows of the home may need some attention. Check for fence and exterior repairs. Lawn maintenance or pest prevention may need to be performed as well. With a little effort this spring, outdoor areas will be ready to entertain throughout the summer.

Providing Living Water!

From L to R : Alisa , C.J., Brandon and Sean

For the next two weekends, I get to hang out with some really special people: Alisa Van Dyke, Brandon Post & Sean Judge from Healing Hands International!

We'll be at various Chick-fil-A locations, to promote the organization's annualWalk 4 Water! It's a 4 mile walk to raise funds to provide clean water for the millions who live in
Water Crisis countries.

It's a tremendous ministry my friends are involved in, and they do it with all their heart! Their devotion is saving thousands of lives and winning a multitude of souls to the Lord Jesus Christ!

If you'd like to help or just want to know more: Click Here.

I Tell Ya, It's Madness!

It's one of the rites of spring---The NCAA Tournament aka March Madness! Over the next few weeks, more than 130 million viewers will watch one of sport's biggest events!

Even the President's gotten into the act---filling out his bracket. (He picks the North Carolina Tarheels to win it all).

So, if your spouse or friends are in a tizzy about the tournament, you can keep up with 'em by checking out these amazing
March Madness Fun Facts!

A New Beginning!

It's hard to believe that in eight days, spring officially arrives!
For many, it's the perfect time of the year. Springtime symbolizes
freshness--a new beginning!

It means relief from the harshness of winter and it's difficulties. Spring brings nature's music (the birds sound sweeter!), beauty (flowers, plants and trees blossom), and a calmness that says
"all is well".

I pray that in the days ahead, that you not only experience springtime in the natural, but also spiritually. May you be filled with a renewed sense of hope, peace and joy!