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Michael Hyatt Blog : Standing for the Greatness of Others

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:25:32 +0000

ZING! What a great advice for married folks to heed! For parents! I think we have a generation of kids whose parents were too afraid to hurt their child's psyche so withheld the discipline they needed. NO! We are tough!.God made us strong. We. Can. Handle. It. This is one of those lessons I'm going to ponder in my heart for awhile. Thanks for posting it. My recent post Click: Hoosier Ink: You Might Be a Writer If. ...

Michael Hyatt Blog : The Healing Power of Art

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:47:22 +0000

You wear pajamas? :-) Whenever I read all the cool things you get to do in Nashville, I have to work on not being jealous. Rural Indiana doesn't offer such cool things. As a musician, I could totally relate to this article. It reminds me of the Psalms and how David's music was used by God to calm Saul.

Michael Hyatt Blog : My Dream iPad Book Application

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:35:23 +0000

Excellent information. I have included it in my article: "Is iPad too cool for your homeschool?" URL: http://tiny.cc/iPadhomeschool Thanks for the great info!

Michael Hyatt Blog : The Momentum Theorem

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:30:03 +0000

I needed this! As a 48 year old Mom, Grandma and writer, I need to know that it's okay to keep on like the tortoise toward my dreams! Sometimes the old enemy likes to whisper in my ear that it's taking too long, or that I need to just give up because I'm too old and I'm just wasting my time. But God gives me the grace to keep on one day at a time, one word at a time. I loved this post!

Michael Hyatt Blog : The Necessity of Humility in Leadership

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 15:19:18 +0000

Our leaders in Washington need to read this post.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Two Approaches to Influencing the Family

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:15:58 +0000

Excellent! This is so true -- things begin and end with God. Period. I also like the point that we need other mentors in our kids' lives. That was a mistake we made with our oldest son -- he really didn't have enough outside mentors outside of his dad and I. (We homeschooled and are a pastor's family.) Looking back, I wish there would have been more men who would have taken an interest in our son but we just didn't have any in our lives at the time. Still, we did the best we could. He is in God's hands! And God is faithful! Even God, a perfect Father, had children who rebelled. We must remember that our children have their own will and it's by the grace of God they serve Him.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Book Notes: It by Craig Groeschel

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:22:56 +0000

I'd love to have a copy. It sounds just like something that would help my husband and I as we lead our congregation in rural Indiana! Thanks for this post!

Michael Hyatt Blog : So You Want to Be a Professional Speaker?

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:30:02 +0000

Awesome! I will definitely be checking out this resource. I love speaking/teaching!

Michael Hyatt Blog : Book Notes: Find Your Strongest Life by Marcus Buckingham

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 21:29:00 +0000

I don't know that I'm happier or unhappier. I think I'm surprised to find myself where I am. This might sound strange, but I really thought Jesus would be back before I became a grandma, so I am really, really kind of shocked to find myself in the grandma place! I never expected it. (I am 48 years old.) As for the women's movement making changes, I think it also created a lot of role confusion. Couple that with what some of the more conservative Christian movements preach, and you really have some chaos in the hearts of women. I was raised by a father who never, ever limited me as a woman. He never told me there was anything I couldn't do. He expected me to go to college and was rather surprised when I became a mostly stay at home mom who homeschooled her kids (out of necessity). As for the new Buckingham book -- I am eager to read it! I can hardly wait! I love Marcus Buckingham materials and am looking forward to learning more from him. I did go to his website and I took the test. I don't know if I agree with it completely but in some ways it is spot on. So I am eager to read the book and learn more about what it means. Thomas Nelson is becoming my favorite publisher. Before I became a review blogger I had no idea of the depth and width of the books they offer the public. I am impressed and am excited about what's coming next! Thanks, Michael Hyatt!

Michael Hyatt Blog : Driving While Texting Is Really Dangerous

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:26:41 +0000

I have never done the DWT but thata's only because I can't see my phone's script without glasses (I don't need glasses to drive, just to read). Thanks for the reminder and I twittered and tumbled this blog. I hope it saves lives.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Don’t Wake Up Dead

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:54:25 +0000

I heard him say that, too, and I laughed. It always amazes me that a lot of people don't think about eternity. For some reason, it's something I've always thought about. Perhaps it's because I lost people I loved when I was young. I don't know. But I do wish people could pause and consider where they're headed. I have always been concerned about my legacy. That doesn't mean I have it all licked and figured out. But it's something that is a big part of my daily motivation.

Michael Hyatt Blog : The Necessity of Obstacles, Part 2

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:26:31 +0000

As a Mom to twin boys with autism and another son with a mental disability, obstacles are the stuff of life for us. But the success are so much sweeter because of them! I remember when one of the twins said two words in succession the first time. Their speech teacher gave them an award at the school awards ceremony for that. And we were as proud of that little certificate as if it were a Harvard law degree. One of my favorite songs is by Nancy Honeytree, and I sing it to myself when I'm feeling discouraged about an obstacle: "I'm gonna believe, that You are up to something good, When I can't understand the things that happen in my life, I'm gonna believe that You are up to something good." And He IS. All we have to do is trust Him, even when it doesn't make sense. My husband is a pastor, and many years ago he was "released" from a ministry under very unhappy and unfair circumstances. We had only been there for two years, and I was so weary from raising little boys with autism and the thought of having to move again, and settling into a new community with new doctors and resources was overwhelming to me. I remember standing on my back deck with angry tears streaming down my face and crying out to God: "I'm going to trust you with my life, Lord, even when it doesn't make sense. I'm going to trust you." I didn't feel that prayer or even believe it, but I knew I had to speak it because I was feeling so helpless and overwhelmed. The mountain seemed far too high to climb. I have never been disappointed when I have trusted God with my life. He does know what He's doing. He sees the big picture, and we only see such a small portion. He can be trusted. He's God. What makes me ever think I might have a better idea of what's best for my life than the One Who created that life? I think these past two posts on this blog is some of the best writing I've read here so far. Thanks for the wisdom and guidance!

Michael Hyatt Blog : The Necessity of Obstacles, Part 1

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:58:36 +0000

My greatest obstacle has been autism's challenges. But the rewards have been immense.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Pictures from Our Trip to Ethiopia

Thu, 21 May 2009 03:42:49 +0000

Thank-you for showing us and reminding us how blessed we are and how much work there is to do in the world to help others and share Jesus. I really appreciate it!

Michael Hyatt Blog : 8 Things Leaders Can Learn from Symphony Conductors

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:11:37 +0000

I love this post. I was a first violinist in my younger days. The orchestra taught me many, many things about life. And when I was about 6 or 7 I told everyone I met I was going to be a conductor. What a blessing to live where you do and be able to write about it! Thanks for a great post and blog!

Michael Hyatt Blog : That eBook Thing Will Never Catch On

Fri, 1 May 2009 14:49:28 +0000

I am there, but I can't afford a kindle -- yet. I'm saving up for one.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Worry and Imagination: Two Sides of the Same Coin?

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 21:17:59 +0000

I love this post. Fantastic. I can hardly wait to learn what you brainstormed!

Michael Hyatt Blog : The Kindle After One Week

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 19:18:49 +0000

Thanks for sharing! I can hardly wait to get one.

Michael Hyatt Blog : NelsonFree: More Book Formats for One Price

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 06:21:05 +0000

PURE GENIUS! I love this. And all my gadget-crazy friends are going to love this. Thank-you, Mr. Hyatt! Thank-you, Thomas Nelson! WOO HOO!

Michael Hyatt Blog : We Have More Control Than We Think

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 19:04:29 +0000

I love the picture of you and your darling lady! And I enjoyed reading this post. Thanks for the encouraging word!