“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

  • INSIST ON PERSISTENCE

    I CAN! Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Contentment regardless of the circumstances is our rule of life. That, however, is no excuse not to excel, to be all that we can be, to do all… Continue reading

  • Life Is a Package

    PRACTICE  INTEGRATION TO REMAIN CONFIDENTLY CONTENT Life is a package. It comes to us as a collection of factors wrapped uniquely for us and containing elements that we relish, as well as, those we would reject given the choice. But life is… Continue reading

  • Mystery

    Let us advance toward the overwhelming mystery, swim in its fluid enveloping, drown in its wonder, and find that we can breath underwater. Mystery is the essence of wonder and worship. We stand amazed in the Presence. The consuming heaviness… Continue reading

  • Write It Down Now

    I have boxes of notes. Some are disorganized, mis-categorized, and undated, but they have had and may continue to have a function in my life. You see, somewhere in the maze of thinking that occupies the landscape of my muddled… Continue reading

  • Promotion

    What are you PRO-Moting? People are always promoting something. It is refreshing when they come out and tell you and then lay out their compelling arguments for your attention. The specific etymology of "promotion" is: Promotion – 1429, "advancement," from O.Fr.… Continue reading

  • Tenacity or Stiff-Necked Oblivion

    Tenacity is a good thing. Sticking with a dream, vision, or goal is a virtue. Sticking with it in the face of obstacles and hardships is heroic. Ignoring one's critics when they are nitpicking our inspired visions involves resolve, courage,… Continue reading

  • The Confidence Factor Book Launch Party

      Book Signing Party The Confidence Factor   Tom Sims, our Executive Director and Pastor would like to invite all of his friends in the Central Valley to a book signing party at 4141 Ministries next Friday, August 19, from… Continue reading

  • The Days of Miracles and Wonder

    Paul Simon knows how to weave lyrics into paradoxical complexity with flair and calculated affect.  "These are the days of miracle and wonderThis is the long distance callThe way the camera follows us in slo-moThe way we look to us… Continue reading

  • Book Release Party

    You are invited whether you can come in person or to the streaming event.  We will have a supply of books. You can also order HERE or on KINDLE.  Continue reading

  • Collective Idiot or Genius Team? Sometimes a lot of smart, good, committed, highly skilled individuals can make one big collective idiot. Sometimes they make a team pulling together, generating creative ideas, and exercising corporate strength and influence with enthusiasm and… Continue reading

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