I Believe

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio A second degree black belt in Martial Arts. I left because my heart was screaming for something to feed my mind body and soul. Push ups and sit ups, kicks and punches, blocks and remembering your forms and defenses weren't enough. I looked at my Master and asked, "What if I am one of the Monks that created Martial Arts and God is asking me to take my training to a higher place?" He responded, "I can't give that to you here."

Arks Are Built Everyday

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio A fellow broadcaster writes to me, "Help me find my way. I want to be extremely successful in radio. I can't seem to locate the open door." I wrote back to the fellow broadcaster, "Stop trying so hard and give yourself to the universe. Know why you have been chosen to broadcast. Until you do. Then you should feel like your world is sinking."

God's Clowns

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio Something strange. But not unique happened one day while walking toward my third degree black belt test. I wasn't having problems remembering my forms and defenses. I stood in the mirror one morning and realized I hadn't been living. Religion is so much like the colored rainbow of Martial Arts. Barely a soul can wait until they graduate to the next level. Then when it comes time to use a valuable lesson. The intruder is asked to grab the other wrist...and hold it this way. Because that's the way it was taught in class.

I Give God Grief He Gives Me Snow

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio I blame my total openness on the physical act of being a free spirit from the state of Montana. Mom and Dad lived life bluntly. Nobody pulled back. When there were chores not a child stood around complaining nor coming up with excuses as to why it didn't fit within their standards of performance. I still carry that winning attitude of letting no mountain stand in the way of gaining warmth from a setting sun. And no day passes that I don't hear five to ten times a day, "You are a jerk!" I just hand it over to God.

Challenged To Trust

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio I've never believed that "Trust" can be sold. It's too easy to give it away. Peer pressured into trusting. Only to become bruised and extremely cold. "Trust" is an overstatement. "Trust" injures more than it heals. Like "Love" "Trust" purchases other people's happiness. But what happens when the only thing you've got is "Trust?" Do you? Or have you spent it on things you truly didn't need?

The Process Of Flow

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio Is it ok to chuckle when paths cross with other Christians filled with more vigor than actually living the lessons? Being a second degree Black Belt in Martial Arts. I fall witness to multiple comparisons between the sport and word of God. Landing that first Black Belt requires time. Just as much as becoming a better person. We go through the motion of "Being" but to physically "Live out" what's truly taught seems to be what's left along side the highway of life. The flow of a raindrop communicates to the mind body and soul a journey. I come with no red pens to correct and or bring attention to. But are you living the path or just playing along because the belt looks good?

Have You Met Bill Waterman

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio Shakespeare wrote, "To be or not to be." Today he might write, "To take then to think about giving." As we enter another season of giving. I'll probably walk around with my head hung. Shy to look in the eyes of a nation said to be so giving. And yet I see the number of taker's staring back at me. Quietly I ask, "What are you doing in your community?" Their swords drawn. I am verbally attacked. It just happened ten minutes ago. God has a way of making peace. He located the path that led me to Bill Waterman. Discover Bill Waterman

Co-workers Aren't The Enemy

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio Being employed carries with it an endless amount of constant demands and expectations. Threats from department leaders that fall under the category of "Bullying" But adults feel only children deal with that on the playground. Fingers are pointed. Words become sharper. Hatred fills the flow of what should be creative. Why would it be any different than what Jesus felt? Didn't he walk in peace?

Snakes Shedding Skin

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio One of the most fascinating thinga to hold is sheet of paper that's still snuggling up to words put into motion by your writing hand. Dropped off nearly a year before, And what you thought, assumed and or kept true fifty two weeks before. Still cradles the questions that invited darkness to a path that should have been carrying light.

We Learn By Watching Other Creations

Listen to the message on I Heart Radio You can't be part of the Entertainment industry and not be surrounded by a lot of wants a needs. You can't be a Martial Artist and not battle daily with students who've dedicated their lives to earning a strip or darker belt. The greatest creatures outside the realm of human don't sport uniforms of victory. While walking through a forest I've never heard and owl screaming for more darkness. Humans run inside while its raining. What if it was a form of communication?