60 minutes of presence....

Day 3

I hope you listed some great ways you can feel the presence of God.  I know it may have been uncomfortable, but that's kind of the point.  If we keep doing what we have been doing, we will keep getting what we have been getting.

I know many of you have been watching the show DUCK DYNASTY.  Our family loves it.  I find it interesting how they are just ordinary people who God has blessed.  Phil Roberson who is the Duck Commander is a preacher and I have met him when he spoke in Duncan one night.  I think it is great to see on TV how a family can be present in each others lives.  I know the show is scripted and edited for TV, but there are several things that really amaze me.

They are a family that works together, plays together, and prays together.  I find it awesome how they end each show with a family sitting at the table and they all pray together.

I heard a speech from Willie Roberson, CEO of Duck Commander, when he was at Harding University and he spoke about how the difference between him and the other people he is around in show business, is Jesus Christ.  He lifted up his bible and said very plainly, God is the difference between him and all his friends.  He told the students how he knows people who have all the money in the world and they are still missing something.  He talked about how they ask him about his faith and how they can have what he has.  He continues to go on about how it all boils down to a relationship with God and a willingness to do what we are supposed too.

Now for the 21 day challenge.  It is day 3....

What better time than now to just get down to business??????

Challenge:  60 minutes of presence

When you get home today, turn off the TV.....Put your cell phones up.....Get rid of all the distractions....Play a game....Talk about the day....Do something.....

Do this for 1 hour...

Get your list from Day 1 and see what you can do.....If they can do it on TV, we can do it in our homes.


You are now thinking this has to be crazy to even think about trying.  Well let me tell you, your kids will love it or your spouse will love the fact that you are just focusing on them and not anything else.  Just a few weeks ago Heather brought home Twister for us to play.  The kids loved it.  We taught the kids a game some of you might remember called "Charades".  They absolutely loved it.  Now keep in mind, our kids are young.  You may have to make more than an effort if your family is older.

The purpose is to just be present with one another.  Nothing more and nothing less.  Let us know what you are going to do and maybe it will inspire others to do the same thing....

HAVE FUN AND BE PRESENT!!!!!!