Deathbed Regrets: Part 4/5

#2 "I wish I had told _____ I loved them more (or at all)."

I don't think we could ever say this enough to the ones we love!

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I love you Alethea! I love you, Olathe! I love you, Davia!
I am so glad God blessed me with you. You are the most wonderful family anyone could ever ask for!

Let's Get It Started...

I am so pumped right now at what God is doing at Judah's House. Last Sunday night we kicked off a new series in Bible study. Being a young church plant, I can't think of any other book I would rather be studying with a group of visionaries than the book of Acts. Thought I would make lesson one available here if you want to wet your spiritual thirst!

Faith. Action. Boldness. Miracles. Martyrs. Sacrifice. Journeys. Salvations. Heroes.

I am so thankful for all the people that God has brought to our church plant that want to be a part of this... you guys rock! Thanks for having vision for where God wants to take us. It's gonna be a wild ride. "Let's Get It Started, Ha"

Deathbed Regrets: Part 3/5

#3 "I wish I had eaten healthier more often, but passed on fewer desserts."

Less than 5 minutes ago, I popped a hot, fresh chocolate chip cookie just out of the oven in my mouth and savored it beyond measure. MMMMMMMMMMM! Anyway, this regret has much more to do with eating healthy, but enjoying the simple pleasures of live.

Most of my late teen years and even into my twenties consisted of many fast food moments. The thought of fast food today makes me sick and I shutter at the thought of what that did to my body. In the past year, I've only eaten fast food about 2 or 3 times so props to the wife that feeds me good! :) We made a huge lifestyle change that helped make this happen - we moved. Moving allowed us to reformat our schedule and we were so fed up with food on the go that it was months before we ended up getting out to a local restaurant to experience the scene. Simple lifestyle often = healthier lifestyle.

Moving onto dessert: a simple indulgence with a chocolate bar, cake or chocolate chip cookie can be a wonderful reward for eating healthier. Going overboard is never a good thing, but nothing beats a good dessert! My favorite being chocolate mousse... which I remember requesting at almost every birthday growing up (thanks mom)! When it comes to dessert, get the finer quality ingredients. Often they are much healthier for you and taste better. Simple ingredients often = guilt free enjoyment.

Eat healthily to live a long life, but remember to enjoy it the years you earn!

Deathbed Regrets: Part 2/5

#4 "I wish I had taken better care of myself."

This is one regret I have actually quoted.

Recently I had a bout of sciatica. Wasn't real fun. Intense pain can really make one want to take better care of their physical well being. When it came to physical fitness I always considered myself an active person. I grew up playing soccer, skateboarding, and generally maintained an athletic lifestyle. Strangely, those memories stuck with me even after I stopped actually being active. A few non-athletic jobs later and I threw my back out and limped around for two weeks like an old man.

Yes... at 32, I've already uttered this deathbed regret a few times. But thanks to a bit-o-pain, I find myself wanting to improve my well-being dramatically. If I start today, chances are good I'll drop this regret and enjoy walking with a strut in my step instead of a limp.