I’m fascinated by what Glenn Beck has been doing these last few years.  From leaving CNN to join Fox News Channel, to then leave Fox and begin his own media company at GBTV.com,  it’s either one of the most incredibly brilliant decisions of a genius, or the tragic end to a once great political commentator and entertainer.

But what captures my attention is Glenn’s passion for God demonstrated throughout his radio, television, and subsequent programing throughout the GBTV lineup.  I will not hide my reservations to his particular brand of Christianity (Mormonism), but you cannot argue his love for Jesus and his love for this country.

So when Glenn Beck begins a year long challenge to his viewers and fans, I take great interest.  If Glenn is willing to commit an entire year of his life to a project, I believe that I should vet the merits of his idea.  I’ve said it before to friends, but if this country survives this economic tailspin, much of the reason will be due to Glenn Beck’s tireless efforts to wake Americans up!

What is this challenge Glenn puts forth:  Can we become more like George Washington?

So what does this look like?  Many answers can be found here.  But in simple terms is a yearlong challenge to add virtues and values into our lives via 13 30/31 day focus periods on character traits of George Washington.  Traits like diligence, virtue, honesty, Godliness are included in the upcoming year, but what turned my attraction into desire was Glenn connecting this challenge with 2 Peter 1: 3-8,

According as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For this reason I am accepting the Being Like George Washington Challenge.  I wish to not just be like our nations greatest president, but to be more like our Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Join me…we can hold each other accountable and encourage each other.  At the beginning of next year, will be better or the same?  I choose to be better!

I cannot believe that it is only 3 days in to this 5 day challenge, and we already are only $27 from reaching our goal of $250!! You guys are amazing! if you haven’t donated yet, there is still time. Click on the link below the video and know that every dime you give goes to help amazing children like Sydney.

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Help Parkhopper Sid (Sarah-Irene) and I raise $250 for the Children’s Miracle Network…but we have to work fast…we only have 5 days!!  Watch this video to learn a little more…and click the links below to help out!!

It has been a wild roller-coaster ride over the last few years.  Since leaving “occupational ministry” I have  begun to wear several hats.  I love my life “outside” of the ministry profession.  I have been challenged, blessed, and struggled through self-worth and finding validation through my work, my loves, and my passions.

In other words… I have had my ass kicked and God has STILL been there for me and Sarah.

The website looks a little different…as I do as well.  I have been very slack about posting.  Some of that is due to some real technical issues I have been struggling with, but those have been solved (thanks Tech Support).  But mainly, I have been silent because I feel that at some point, I lost my voice.

Not being in a church leadership position made re-evaluate who I was and what my blog (and my whole live) would be focused on.  And then I realized that nothing changed about the focus…what changed was my audience.  The people who will read this are friends, family, and people I want to be closer to, but also people who are struggling with some of the same issue I have (and still are) dealing with.

For all of you, let me say this: there IS hope.  There IS a reason everything is happening to and around you.  God is ALWAYS there and wants you to be the best you can be.  Lead with all gusto and passion.  Fight the good fight and NEVER give up.

The payoff is STILL worth is and no matter what HAS happened, it’s nowhere near as good as what WILL happen if you focus on leading yourself and others as best as you can!

See you in a day or two and we’ll talk about the lessons I learned at my FIRST GUN SHOW!!  It was a blast!! (Sorry, couldn’t resist)