Essence of Leaership

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone,

the courage to make  tough decisions, 

and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. 

He does not set out to be a leader, 

but becomes one by the quality of his actions

and the integrity of his intent. 

In the end, leaders are much like eagles;

they don't flock, you find them one at a time.

Excellence!

Excellence is never an accident,

it is always the result of high intention,

sincere effort,

intelligent direction,

skillful execution

and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.

Just for Today

I have chosen you and not cast you away:

Fear not for I am with you;

Be not dismayed,

For I am your God.

I will strengthen you,

Yes, I will help you.

I will uphold you

with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:9,10

The Foundation of Excellence

Our achievements are shaped

by the terrain of our lives 

and the strength 

of the foundations we set.

In building the life we've imagined, 

we must be true to our beliefs,

dare to be ethical,

and strive to be honorable.  

For integrity is the highest ground 

to which we can aspire.

Make It Happen

Greatness is not in where we stand, 

but in what direction we are moving. 

We must sail sometimes with the wind 

and sometimes against it...

but sail we must, and not drift, 

nor lie at anchor.

Oliver Wendall Holmes

Favorite Quote of the Day

Do not listen to the enemy's suggestion to stay away from Christ until you have made yourself better, until you are good enough to come to God.  If you wait until then you will never come.  When Satan points to your filthy garments, repeat the promise of the Saviour, "Him that cometh to Me, I will in no wise cast out." John 6:37.  Tell the enemy that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses from all sin.  Make the prayer of  David your own: "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." Ps. 51:7
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Pathfinder Camporee

With our children involved as counselors or club members with the local Pathfinder club...(similar to Awanas in other churches...or boy scouts or girl scouts....or 4-H clubs), we as their parents tend to follow them to campouts or camporees...to be a volunteer where needed or be an adult presence to encourage right thoughts, words or actions.
This was the very  first event hosted at  this  particular camp.

 

Porta pottys, porta showers, porta sinks  porta kitchens, and porta tents made up the little 4,000 plus populated city. In other words... facilities have not been built yet.

With 40+ mile an hour winds the first night, 5 tents broke...the girls hunkered down in the bus, as well as other stragglers throughout the night.  Thankfully the rain held off until the next morning when the adult men were able to stake down the tents with extra rope we had along...and then it cleared up and quieted down for the rest of the camporee.
It was great to know that at least one of our campers chose to get to know Jesus in a more intimate way ... we are hoping other lives were touched also. That is worth the sacrifice of the conveniences we left at home.
We also enjoyed running into friends we hadn't seen for awhile...and didn't know they were going to be there!