“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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Latest Posts

  • With Whom Will You Run and Who Will Run with You?

      Who is doing the giving here? On one hand, I am where I am today because others have run with me and cheered me on. On the other hand, I have chosen to run in my own hard places… Continue reading

  • Another Memorial

    “Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, [this] also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.” – Mark 14:9   God wants us to remember some… Continue reading

  • How to Pray in Times of War

    It seems we have been at war for decades with only short respites of illusory peace. In reality, we have been in a state of war with Korea since the fifties and that state shortly followed World War II. Since… Continue reading

  • A Memorial Day Prayer for the Sunday Before

    A Prayer of Remembrance God of all creation, Father of life and love and truth, Our One and only Master, Your grace, mercy, and peace have sustained us through these days. We have been touched by deep sorrow and burning… Continue reading

  • Worship with the Fellowship of Joy at 4141 Ministries – Online Service

    Welcome to worship. This is a virtual version of the order of service, scriptures, songs, and prayers we shall share together on Sunday, May 28 at 4141 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA. 93726. You are welcome to join us there… Continue reading

  • Be a GABber!

    Cultivate goodwill as your attitude bias and live by your convictions. Not everyone will sign on with you, but many more people will be willing to hear what you are saying. Continue reading

  • Preparing for Memorial Day

    It is not yet the day of remembrance, but we are preparing, leaving town, firing up our grills, and assembling our families and friends. We need such times; we create them; we transform them with the shared love of those… Continue reading

  • Think – Write – FAST

      Do you need to think/write quickly. Use the FAST method: F – Face it. The job isn't going away. It isn't getting easier. You will never get a perfect inspiration. Face the task and start. A – Act on… Continue reading

  • Flip the Greatness Switch

    When you dream great, worthy dreams, you connect to a place in your heart where you flip the switch that turns on an attitude of expectancy and wonder, thus activating imagination and motivation. When this happens, you engage your mind… Continue reading

  • S.A.L.E.S. – an Acronym for Success

    Sales is not a dirty word or a dishonorable profession – especially when you spell it right. Continue reading

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