A Job I Love

May 23, 2013 — 1 Comment

They often say you should try to find a job that doesn’t feel like a job.  “Find something you love to do and find a way to get paid for doing it!” That was advice I had heard many times in various ways over the years.  I have been so blessed for many years.  For more than 25 years I have worked with youth, as teacher, mentor, program director, worship leader, and chief pizza ordering guy.

I have counted myself very blessed to have found so many opportunities over the years to do what I loved to do.  Now as I head into this new phase of my career and life I find myself again being able to do what I love, and even get paid for it.  (I’m hopful about  the getting paid part – since this is now a full-time gig) Continue Reading…

Do you have a third?

May 20, 2013 — 1 Comment

This journey we call life can be challenging, difficult, and frustrating, and that’s on a good day.

I have been very blessed over the years to have faithful men of God around me, in fellowship, study, and prayer.  These men have come from various churches, backgrounds and ages, but they have all been a blessing in my life.  But today I’m not talking about surrounding ourselves with men and women of Integrity, as important as that is.  I am talking about my third relationship, after my relationship with Christ which comes first, and after my relationship with my family which comes second.  Do you know what it is?  Trust me, if you have it, you know exactly what I am talking about.  If you think the answer is “work” we need to talk again soon.

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The Bible is not a book that tells us what God has done, it tells us what he DOES!

Chris Dodge

lightstock_logoToday I stumbled on a new site for royalty free graphic images.  I know what you are going to say, “there are lots of places to get images today.”  You are right.  This site is different, the photos come from a faith base, the photographers are not just anybody with a camera.  To be a partner with them you must apply so they can see your work, they prefer a recommendation from a believer.  Oh yea, all partners must subscribe to the Apostles Creed.

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