You know when I started out writing this book I had no idea where it was going to go if anywhere. I don't know if it is going anywhere still but I have faith it will go to people who need it or want it. I got humbled today by a bunch of folks who got the book and posted they are reading it and loving it. Then my cousin who admitted he probably hasn't read an entire book in his adult life except technical manuals emailed me that he got it already read it and feels closer to me than ever. I mean this is the payoff. Sure I want the world to read it and make enough money to open my first LIFE center but it may just be a source for others to relate. My very first girlfriend from age 14 got it and said she is suffering with depression and is hoping she might get a hope shot from it and I told her that she might just get that considering my own mental health struggles during my active addiction. The point is that God told me through these people that the book will be what it will be in his hands for his purpose whatever that may be and any expectation other than that would be selfish. I surrendered every time I sat down to write and surrendered every time I sat down to edit. I always asked that he speak through me and help me edit it as I couldn't afford an editor. I have have a few people say there are a few errors and I told them I bet. I am grateful to see them so I can fix them but I do hope they get something from the experience. There may be a message in there for them and whatever that may be; will be between them and their God. Just as God has directed and taught me through all of you. Thank you for reading this you fine folks and as always God Bless you ALL!
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Today I thought I would clarify for those who have been wondering what the two mean. Well, C.T. is my name and my middle name. My dad was my hero and his first name is my middle name so it is an homage to him. Can you guess what the T. Stands for?.
L.I.F.E. is explained in the book but if you haven't bought it and would like to know it means; it's Learning Ignites the Fire in Everyone . What I mean in using it is that the path of self discovery that God will take you on to learn new things, new ways to live and new attitudes, new actions and newly discovered healthy ways to feel. When I started to get healthy I got excited when I would do something healthy in a place that used to be unhealthy and because I would get excited about how good I felt I would continue to explore all things new that were at my disposal. Most of which was internal and in most areas of my health. I am still losing weight but man that one has always been difficult but even that feels awesome when a month goes by and I lose 10 pounds or when I see that I have lost 43 in 4 months. This motivates me to continue the change and I get excited thinking about the new me I am becoming physically, spiritually, emotionally and mentally and that continues to keep that fire burning in me to continue and continue and continue some more; as I walk toward God's will for me in all areas he sees fit to help me change in. The reality is I can't make the kind of changes God wants me to make without his help and guidance and the people, places and things he puts in my life to show me the way! My job is to stay ready with that Fire burning and act when he instructs through those people, places and things. So, if you are stagnant in an area ask your God for help and stand up and start walking toward that change. Thank you all for reading this and as always God Bless you ALL!
Hey everyone! I hope you are having a splendiferous kind of day! My thought for the day is in the title. God has put the people I love in my life for a reason. Today I was working on so much that I got overwhelmed by a bit of human fear coupled with excitement! That's a strange brew but fear and faith were at work at the same time. When someone tells you they can't be present at the same time they are fibbin'. I was in fear over how to make all the things work that I have going on but had faith that it would all work out. I was reminded of this by my buddy Scott. I say buddy but it's more like brother! I called him about a possible football trip this fall and out of my mouth spewed the fear of getting all the things I have going on to work and he gently reminded me that I am already a success! He told me that writing the book was a monumental feet for guys like us and that is enough success right there. Then he reminded me of the feedback I have gotten and how lives have been touched! I suddenly realized all of that to be true but it also allowed me to see the fear was over which future success I had to work out first! If I believe in the cause that God put on my heart then I have to believe he has my entire future as it relates to that cause all worked out; as long as I participate. The cause is to get the world talking about HIM in the next volume of PROOF. The PROOF that he lives and works in all of our lives and all we have to do is share short or long stories about what God has and/or is doing in our lives so that anyone who needs a pick me up will be able to pick up that book and find a story that relates to what they are going through and the triumph God had over that particular circumstance in your life that you chose to share. Then they can believe it's possible in their lives. So let's get to work and submit a God story in your life on this site so we can get the whole world talking about God and not war, strife, and anger! Help a brother out and let's get busy! Then I will be able to open facilities for those in need of treatment that wouldn't get it otherwise! Let's have each other's backs like my brother in this L.I.F.E. has mine. I know I have yours if you need me! Thank you for reading this and as ALWAYS, God Bless you ALL!
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