April 2010
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Your grandfather!! My father!!
It seems we now live in a society where blogging about something is considered changing the world. People with “passion” sit behind a computer screen, on top of a soap box and “like” every comment on facebook.
What happened to busting your butt for something you’re passionate about? Breaking a sweat or even shedding a tear? I think about everything my grandfather...
March 2010
7 posts
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Learning to Lead
Leaders are called to set examples. Biblically, we are leaders to a lost world; A generation seeking the Love of Jesus Christ! I struggle, but I’m striving to put Christ first and be seen as someone allowing God to work through me. To every young leader, everyone wanting to change the world… Find encouragement this morning in God’s word!! Except him as your savior. BUT, also...
Full Sleeve Tattoo: the story behind it
My left arm is completely tattooed from my wrist to my shoulder. Though it’s not completely finished yet, lately a lot of people have been asking me the significance of the tattoo and though it’s long, if you really want to know you’ll take a moment to read it:
What is your tattoo a picture of?
The upper part of my arm is a ship being tossed in the ocean. The concept came...
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Rain has new meaning.
Tonight I had the privilege of having dinner with five guys that I’ve called friends for quite some time. It was a good dinner, my favorite restaurant, and just a relaxing evening over all. As we started to leave, rain began falling and we all rushed to our vehicle to avoid getting wet. Normal reaction I suppose.
As I started to pull away from Texas Roadhouse the sky lit up with...
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Working 9 to 9. Not Good.
For almost two years people could say that I have worked more than the average person. Owning and operating a non-profit, I’ve always felt the need to make sure things get done and I’ve never really trusted other people to get them done. Meaning I will work until the task at hand is accomplished, regardless of how much sleep I get. Prior to itsChance.com, I worked with Hurley, and...
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My Biggest Mistake.
In the first 65 days of 2010, more has happened to me than I was ever expecting when the clock struck midnight and 2009 ended. I’ve seen a dead body torn into pieces. I’ve traveled outside of the country. I’ve lost focus. I’ve experienced unconditional love. I’ve experienced an earthquake. I’ve enrolled in EMT & Firefighter school. I’ve broken the...
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Hiding the Cross.
For quite some time I have been getting advice from the Second book of Justification rather than the Bible. As an organization, I have justified in my head why It was a good idea to keep quiet about Jesus; Rather than proudly proclaiming who he is within itsChance. Excuses were related to receiving grants, being allowed in schools, “religion” turning people away, etc etc. This has...
February 2010
2 posts
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Wisdom & Negativity: not the same
- If someone told you not to eat something that you really wanted, you would still eat it.
- Most of us, if our parents said no, we are still going to do it.
- If the person riding in your passenger seat says slow down, you’re probably not going to listen.
The bottom line, we normally do what we want to do. If it’s something you are really passionate about or something that you...
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Haiti: My heart is different.
I was in Haiti for 12 days. I’ve been home for 8 days. I’ve been pissed off. Happy. Sad. Sleepless. Confident. Curious. Thankful I was able to go and help but at moments, can’t think about anything else but going back. Before leaving the comfort of my home, my day to day living and heading to Haiti, I was told it would change my life. So I expected to come back...
January 2010
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Dreaming Too Big? Pt. 2
1) Christopher Paul Gardner 2) Michael Jerome Oher 3) Sir William Wallace
At first glance… most of these names may not mean a whole lot to you. They may not make you all warm and fuzzy, they may not inspire you. But all three of these people had dreams, they wanted to change something. Many people may have told them they were Dreaming Too Big!
Now let’s look at the name of three...
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Our Relationship Story
IT’S OUR STORY. AND WE THANK GOD FOR WHAT HE’S DONE.
this isn’t the romantic version. if you want that. ask for it. ok. good.
A lot of people are showing sudden curiosity that Katie and I are in a relationship. Some are saying that it was secretive. Some are saying it came out of no where… actuality, we’ve been talking for months and things have been growing....
December 2009
6 posts
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Small Things Matter
1) Talk to people! I spent this morning sipping coffee and writing some future stuff I’ll publish… and literally, just being nice and talking to others in the coffee shop mattered to people. Showing someone you care is as simple as listening to what they have to say!
2) Laugh! I spent a few hours today watching children jump on an inflatable play house. They threw the football....
Dreaming Too Big? Pt. 1
So often into today’s society we hear parents, media and even “friends” say that something can’t be done. It’s too far “out there”. There isn’t enough money to do it. You don’t have a degree. You need more experience… I’ve heard so many excuses as to why something can’t be done.
So let’s look at a dream of mine, a...
No title. No real point.
So for months… actually, years… people have told me that I should start to write things down. That I should begin “blogging” and really keeping track of the things going on in my life. From emotions and feelings… to current events and things hoped for. Honestly… I haven’t done it because I have always thought “Who would want to read about my life?”
So whoever my readers may be… whoever decides...
A man's impact on my life.
Yesterday morning… a few guys and myself went to feed the homeless in Jacksonville Beach. Something that we do on a normal basis and has really started to grow and change peoples lives.
Since returning home from California, it’s something that I’ve really learned to love and enjoy because you never know what’s going to happen. There’s even been occasions… where I return to Jacksonville Beach on...
We Finally Finished It! →
After months of working hard and many sleepless nights, we have launched our website. I’d appreciate it if you took your time to check it out and let me know your thoughts!
September 2009
20 posts
WOW!!! #atlflood update: $1687 has been collected since Tuesday and a trailer FULL of supplies!! We leave at 4:30am tomorrow w/33 volunteers
You may judge me, but I love these!! Def a nice thing after a long day!! http://twitpic.com/jfg4u
Yeap… It’s going to be a long day!! http://twitpic.com/jh553
If youre in ATL RT @Shaunking Meeting @Courageous tomorrow @ 9am. teams will be leaving in shifts to flood areas. 411 @ http://hopeATL.com
We are helping @ShaunKing make an impact!! Check out http://tinyurl.com/helpAtlanta to see whats wrong! Also, http://tinyurl.com/ten10 DO IT
Tons of donations coming in this morning for @shaunking and @courageous!! Help make a huge #ATLflood impact! http://tinyurl.com/ten10
Leaving Jacksonville Sunday night, headed to help #ATLFlood victims!! Check http://tinyurl.com/ten10 for more info!!
Just finished our @FCN2Go interview! We really appreciate everyones support!!! Help us, help altlanta!! Http://tinyurl.com/helpatlanta
To all itsChance’s twitter friends… PLEASE read and repost!! It’s an emergency!! http://tinyurl.com/helpatlanta
Recommended for anyone working with youth or college students!! On sale today for $9,999.99!!! http://twitpic.com/ilwz0
Very small… But one of the few things that’ll distract me from the Gator game!! http://twitpic.com/icrxx
If you’re looking for purpose; Start w/your passion. Focus on it. Share it. Before you know it, You’ve found what you’re looking for! LML
If it were easy, everyone would do it… And then would you still want it?! Your dreams and passions are unique… Work hard, make it happen
Nothing better to conquer doubt, than celebrating a good friends birthday over dinner, great conversations and with incredible people! LML
I’m going to be bold this morning. Truth is, you may die today. Don’t compromise sharing your LIFE and LOVING others for anything. LIVE.LOVE
A great morning so far… Minus the whole passing out, ambulance, EMT saying I should have blood work done and that I may be diabetic part.
I don’t think after sleeping for only two hours I should be operating stuff like this… http://twitpic.com/hfm2e
Just finished lunch with @theboydbettis and headed to starbucks for my meeting. It’s an awesome day for changing the world!!
On the balcony watching the sunset… a good book and a little french press coffee will make this perfect… Don’t judge me monkey!!
Just had to buy some new, black dress socks for the funeral. Seems like my dryer eats them on a regular basis. Does your dryer eat socks?!
August 2009
34 posts
The brave don’t live forever… But the over cautious don’t live at all!! It’s Monday, take chances and change lives!!! Change the world!!
Just had an amazing dinner with some of my closest friends, Cant think of a better way to end the evening… http://twitpic.com/fmnk4
I just found the ultimate place to take a nap at the office!! See you in 45 minutes ladies and gentleman!!
3:28am… Realizations at the moment: Hospitals are horrible. Nurses are cute. Coffee makes me poo and God always comes through. Praying!!
Helping feed your grandfather while holding the oxygen mask keeping him alive, one of the hardest and easiest things ever. My lifes changed.
Overcome a hard life by choosing to work hard! Dream big and make things happen…. And on that note, time for more coffee!!
Good things come to those who wait but it’s only the left overs of those who’ve been working! Dreams don’t come true in your sleep, do work!
Great church message. Awesome prayer from Chelsea Wern. Incredible dinner with the Kilgannon family!! There is so much to be thankful for!!!
I crawl in bed at 4:00 with a migraine. Wake up at 9:00 feeling better. Now what to do all night since I won’t be able to fall back asleep?
Mind over Matter… If they don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. My advice today, squash the little stuff in your life and accomplish big things!!
First day back to the office, trying to get work done as @KSMOfficial rehearses in the Annex. Never really heard “punk rock” girls before…
Tired of not having it… So I’m buying it, now. It’s going to be a good night!! http://twitpic.com/e6m4v