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Consider This...... One Focus Above All

  Justin Bourne seemed to have it all.   The son of former NHL star Bob Bourne, Justin was playing in the minors, one step from the big leagues.   He had a wife and a couple of kids.   Unfortunately, he also had a huge drinking problem!   With his life spiralling out of control, he checked into rehab.   During one of the sessions, the class leader handed everyone a piece of paper and told them to list the most important things in their lives.   Justin did not even have to think about the answer and immediately wrote “Family” at the top of his list.   When the instructor looked at Justin’s list he said, “You are wrong!”    Justin was confused.   How could family be the wrong answer?   The instructor said, “What you should have put at the top of your list was ‘Stay Sober!’   That is the most important thing in your life because if that does not happen, you will lose all the other good things on your list!” It is easy...

New Lesson.... The Cost of Coasting: Why putting your life in neutral is dangerous and what to do about it

 It is easy to not commit to anything. It is easy to just look after yourself. It is easy to say, "That is not my problem!" It is easy to disengage.  It is easy..... but it is not spiritually healthy.  We are built to be part of something bigger. We are built to live differently.  Here are two thoughts that will keep us on track. https://youtu.be/ehAWkSlB4W0