Chappy Chats

Yes, God expects us to be about His work. However, to carry on His work we must first be transformed in our mind, in our very being in order to do him. Much like an actor we take on the role of Christ to the world as His letter to them. To be an effective letter we must speak His language. First learn to be Christlike and then do like Christ .

We can get so focused on the end of our journey or the journey of a loved one that we forget to see the beauty in their journey and our own.

Real success comes when when we stop laboring and start serving. When we find our avocation. Pouring into others always receives more reward than just laboring at something.

Do not be so focused on Happiness that you miss Joy!

Be careful to watch the Savior and not the Storm.

Do you have a religion based on your effort at following rules and rituals or a relationship based on your creator's actions to and for you?

Too many people base their success on who they know, what they know or how they look. Real success comes from finding our purpose, understanding our purpose, committing to it, be compassionate in pursuing it, enthusiastic in carrying it out, with a spirit of service and sticking with it.

The things that trip us in our attempt to emulate the life of our Savior Jesus is the distraction of the Devil. He keeps us looking at the wrong thing. Our distractions are what destroys our future and the present as we miss the important and now.

We all need to learn how to better control our emotions and learn to direct them properly in our interactions. Hopefully this little acronym will help you to control your emotions. Thanks H.J. for this simple lesson.

When quote a miracle occurs we say that it was a super natural act. Yet in God's realm it is putting things back to their natural state from the unnatural state caused by our sin. God uses us to heal broken situations, bring light to darkness, and overcome offense. As we move in the Spirit with His life the world is restored.

We have to be careful in evaluating situations and not put our judgements on other people. We have to see our own faults as we accuse others of violating the rules. Also know that what we sow we will reap.

Sometimes we need to slow down and take account of the experiences of life to have a proper attitude. Take time to remember and reflect bon your life this week.

Why do we not accomplish what is in our hearts to do? In this podcast I suggest six traps or ruts you might be in.

In life the greatest call on our life is from Jesus. We need to hear when he calls , follow his direction and do all to stay with him. Also we need to heed the call from opportunities that come in our lives. We must do what it takes to follow that call and stick with that call.

We all are called on to be generous with our neighbors. However, to be generous and not have to have help ourselves we first need to know what we have in order to know what we can give. Also we need to realize that giving is not just money but also involves our time and talent or skills. We may not always have money to give but we might have time or a talent that would be beneficial to someone els...

We all need someone to talk too. The question is are we talking to the right person? Do they shout or whisper? Do they interrupt or do they invite? Are they shaky in their stance or never waver? Are they selfish or do they care for you? There is one who is all of these! One who whispers, invites never wavers and cares for you and that is Jesus!

Through research we have found that "hope" is one of the best predictors of thriving that there is. Yet in today's culture and society hope seems is shot supply. In this podcast I share some thought I developed as a result of a presentation by Dr. Freeze during a training class this past week. I am grateful for Dr. Freeze's insights from his research on Hope filled leadership. Mt desire is that yo...

All of our issues begin in our own mind. Let's see if we can't redirect our thoughts and have a better journey in this life. Chaos, clutter and bad thoughts are the enemy of our success. Begin to have good thoughts. For me as a Christian this begins with the TRUTH. The truth of God's word. For my true worth is found in His truth and that truth set me and you free.

In all our lives a little rain will fall. Sometimes a lot of rain. I believe as a Christian this rain is trails and problems common to man. When they come we can stay in them and nurture the hurt of them or we can embrace the fact that life is a series of deaths or losses until the actual loss of this physical life. If we embrace the darkness our journey will be filled with bitterness and unrequit...

Too many times we look back too fondly or with too much despair. We look forward with too much anticipation and apprehension. God has given us enough light for our path to make it each day. Plan for the future but live fully in the today.

As we face 2024 we need to remember that there are things out of our control that we can never change. We have to control what we can, change the things we can and have the wisdom to know the difference.

May 2024 be your best year yet. As you put a day to your "some days"

Jesus came to bring peace that was beyond our understanding. Here is way to participate in that peace.

The gift of Jesus is all about deliverance from death to life. From darkness to light. In this Christmas season please take a moment to see how God has delivered you in the past year and your past life. Then think of how you will use the comfort He has given you to comfort and deliver others in the coming year.

In this season of giving the most important thing we can do is show up and be present with those we are around. Giving of ourselves through acts of kindness or words of encouragement. Even just sitting and being present with someone as they find their way.