Archive for 'life struggle'
Can You Control Your Happiness?
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by frank.
The older guy in this video has some interesting advice. Pretend that it is not a Coke commercial and answer this question: How much control do you believe you have over your own happiness?
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Top Issues Men Struggle With
Posted on 17. Dec, 2008 by frank.
Our Senior Pastor, Brian Jones, is preparing to write a book to help men work through key areas in which every guy struggles. He really wants the book to be helpful so he has put together a quick survey. Here is exactly what Brian is asking: This is for guys only. No questions are personal. [...]
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Cancer and Faith
Posted on 03. Oct, 2008 by frank.
October is breast cancer awareness month and I am sure I will be seeing a ton of pink over the next few weeks. I know what it is like to be under emotional stress as a parent, especially when you know your kid is suffering. However, I don’t know what it is like to be [...]
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Help Out Your Neighbor – NBC 10
Posted on 25. Sep, 2008 by frank.
Here is the news piece NBC 10 did on the Umsteads and Rawns last week:
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Purpose Filled Productivity
Posted on 30. Jul, 2008 by frank.
The longer I serve our church and our God the more I realize why I can keep going when I am feeling tired or empty. The answer is I have purpose in my actions. No matter how seemingly menial the task, or challenging the problem, my purpose is the same. As followers of Jesus our [...]
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Miracles Still Happen
Posted on 16. May, 2008 by frank.
It amazes me what God uses to help people. Sometimes technology, sometimes medicine, sometimes other people. My friend Lindsay Spengler recently experienced something miraculous. After being stuck in bed for about 5-6 years she is now out and about and getting her life back. CBS news recently interviewed her about her recovery. Click here to [...]
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I Find Joy In Order
Posted on 20. Jan, 2008 by frank.
I recently ran into this quote and found it interesting… Be regular and orderly in your life so that you may be violent and original in your work. – Gustave Flaubert I know that I find myself being the most creative when I am at peace and removed from stress. For me that is sitting [...]
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Lindsay Returns Home
Posted on 09. Dec, 2007 by frank.
My friend Lindsay Spengler returned home about a week ago. If you don’t remember her, from my sermon this summer, you can see my recent interview with her by clicking here. Lindsay has fought her way through her RSD and recently got back from Mexico where she received some experimental treatment. God has answered prayer [...]
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Sticking With You For Life
Posted on 13. Nov, 2007 by frank.
Some people that you meet stick with you for life. My friend Sean is one of those guys. I met Sean when I first started serving here at my church in Student Ministry. He, myself, and a bunch of other volunteers hung out with teenagers every week doing our best to help them develop a [...]
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