A fire of restlessness consumed my soul, and far too many years were wasted in vain attempts to quench the burn. Of course, nothing in this world could - no measure of success, promotion, praise, romance, relationship, intoxicant, and/or pursuit. Only a temporary cooling could they provide, but in time, the remaining embers raged back …
Tag: ambition
Weary Wanderers and Wounded Warriors
I recently had the honor and privilege to meet and interview baseball legend, Darryl Strawberry. He has achieved great fame and success in the sporting world as a four time World Series winner. He is also well known for his various struggles off the mound. Today, he is a champion of encouragement to others and …
Redirected Ambition Addiction
Addiction is not a good thing. Ambition however can be good, or bad. It just depends on how it is directed. Often times our ambition is purely selfish. We may convince ourself otherwise, but when we step back and get honest we can see the root cause and driver for our ambitious goals. I have …
Ambition Addiction
Addiction can manifest itself in many ways. It begins with an attraction to something that eventually creates an attachment. After awhile, this attachment can consume our hearts, minds, and senses. Thus, we become addicts. We crave it - desire it - covet it. Some mistakingly restrict addiction to a substance like drugs and alcohol. In …
Rat Race Boycott
We might conclude that if we are caught up in the proverbial "rat race", we must be one of the rats. Not a nice thought, or idea, I know, but definitely worth our self-examination. I know once I realized I was one of the rats in the race, it helped direct me to some new …
Kingdom Building
Most of us are ambitious and that is not necessarily a bad thing. For God is extremely ambitious. Just think of it - He desires that all might be saved. Now, that's a big time desire! Therefore, as His children it makes sense that we too would be ambitious. However, there is a fine line, …
Makings of a M.A.N.
Recently, some friends of mine married and my gift to them both highlighted how the Bible defines the responsibilities and roles of a Godly husband. I told his wife that this was my present to her as well, for I could not think of a better gift to her than something that would contribute to …
Wasted Ways
Have you heard, or ever used the expression, "If I only knew then what I know now...?" These words are often used to articulate the regret we feel when we reflect upon the opportunities and gifts we've wasted out of ignorance, or even neglect. Thankfully, through Christ, He can restore and redeem the direction and …
