Ancient Pharmacy “Sign” located on the main street of old Ephesus, Turkey “If the past is not being utilized as a means for creating a better today and tomorrow…try your best to let go and let God.” This thought came to me as Lori and I recently spent a day in Ephesus, Turkey. Ephesus is…
Looking for a few good Men and Women…
A couple of months ago a good friend of mine asked me if I used nutritional supplements and vitamins and I said yes I did and that I had come up with a solid regimen that I was quite happy with. He then proceeded to give me a website for a vitamin and nutritional supplement company he was…
Thought For The Week – Serenity
“Serenity happens when we control what we can control (our attitude and effort) and let someone else’s ignorance and actions be…someone else’s ignorance and actions.” This thought came to me as I was losing serenity over something I was totally powerless over.
Smart as a tree…
Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us.” The other day…
Doing Good
Matthew 25:35-40 (NLV) “For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you cared for me. I was in prison and you visited me.” Then…
Excellence
Matthew 25:23, His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.” My EagleLaunch Thought For The Week; “Excellence is a dynamic, ever-evolving state created by those willing to continuously redefine and stretch their potential,” came to me as…
The Divine Blocker
Last night our beloved Ohio State Buckeyes opened with a dominating win over Marshall. I’ve always been a Buckeye fan but I especially enjoy watching them when they have someone on the team I feel a connection to. Over the past 4 years our family has been rooting and pulling for Brandon Saine, the versatile…
Why do bad things happen?
“You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” (John 13:7 NIV) Many years ago my wife and I were participating in a Bible study at a summer church camp. I was probably 3 years sober at the time and still very “green” when it came to controlling my tongue…a…
Replacing Stupid with Christ
Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me…” The other day I was talking with a group of Christians and shared with them the fact that accepting Jesus would indeed save their souls but it would not save them from “stupid.” I got a mixed…
One Shot
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 (NIV) About twenty years ago a very good friend of mine gave me some advice that I’ve never forgotten. At the time my oldest was seven, my middle child was four and my youngest was…
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.