Troy’s Morning Coffee Reflections

Think about this question for a second; does following Jesus get you to heaven? On the surface it sounds like a simple question, but when you dig a little deeper you realize the “just” calling yourself a “follower” of someone, does not mean you “Believe” all they stand for.

Now, to some this may seem like a play on words, but a year or so ago, I was sitting in Church, when my pastor made a statement that caused me to do some thinking. Basically he said committing a “mistake” is not the same as committing a “sin.” Then again today listening to Eric teach, he really caused me to do some thinking.

Yet, when I was listening I thought of how any times in a post modern world view, we like to water down someones sin and call it a mistake.

Well that got me thinking… Is calling myself a “Follower” of Jesus the same as calling myself a “Believer” of Jesus?

So I started doing a deeper study of the words “Follower” and “Believer.” Read more…

This week I read a post asking if Jesus was on a suicide mission. Well that got me to thinking was it a suicide mission, an unselfish sacrifice or murder?

Here is how I responded and a little more as I gave this some thought.

Original Blog Post:

“They say Jesus died for our sins. Did God send him on a suicide mission?”

“ I think it’s humorous that the FOX News crowd, for example, is very critical of Muslim suicide missions and “terrorism” yet they never stop to consider that God sent his “only” son on a suicide mission; never mind that God terrorized several cities with plagues and all kinds of natural disasters, sometimes on account of jealousy, or to fulfill some long-forgotten curse he had punished their ancestors with.

So, yes, I am interested in a deeper answer, if you have one.”

Troy’s Response Read more…

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How to turn our dreams into reality is something most of us have thought of, or are doing right now. When I read about Kathryn Kerrigan and how she turned her dreams into reality, I just had to share some powerful values she believes in, because they are so close to my own.

Here is how she turned her dreams into reality, and how you can also!

Motivation

“What kept me going was all the women who kept coming to me crying and asking for shoes that fit.”

Ask For Help

“I’m use to being successful on the basketball court, it was hard to humble myself and ask for help. What I found was when I asked for help, there were people who were willing to help without any ulterior motive.”

Staying The Course

“I always come to the point when I have to make a decision. But I just do what’s right and follow me instincts and stay true to our vision and our mission.”

On Balance

“You love what you do and want to do it all day, but you have to shut it off at a certain point. I have to leave the laptops and shoe-related things at the office. If I bring them home, I’ll work.”

Giving Back

When it is all said and done, I want to be able to know I’ve influenced women and girls by being a positive person.”

You can read more about Kathryn at her website KathrynKerrigan.com

Never Give Up,

Troy Dooly

The Navigator