Our little Dalyn Zeal turned a whopping 3 this weekend! Of all the things a little boy could asked for, he specifically asked for roller skates (imagine that). We got them - of course - and we took him and a few of his "bestest buds" to the local skating rink. Fun times... and precious memories. We also filled his bedroom with 14 million balloons - talk about excitement! Not sure who had more fun in the room, though - Dalyn or his crazy dad who was acting like he was 3 again.

I'm currently reading, John Tesh: Intelligence for Your Life. The book bears numerous and powerful life lessons and great nuggets of truth for personal growth. Definitely would recommend. Here's one excerpt that really struck a chord with me:

Big Life Question: Do I know what my passions are?

If your answer to this Big Life Question is "No," or "I'm not sure," then ask yourself four more questions:

1. What makes me feel most energized and excited?
2. What do I want to be known as?
3. What could I talk about nonstop?
4. Which activities do I get so caught up in that time just flies?

If you can answer any one those four questions, then I'm sure you'll discover (or perhaps you already know) what your passionate about - more importantly, what your life purpose is, too. I can't tell you how many times I've heard someone say, "I don't know what my purpose is?" Friend, if you can go so far as to identify what you're passionate about, then you are well on your way to gaining an insight to what your purpose is. Many times, our passions and our purpose are linked hand in hand. The problem is most people don't realize this. Because I've found this to be true so many times, I'm prone to think that if you're good at something or you have a driving motivation to achieve certain goals, these are the things that you need to pay close attention to...... these are the things that you should cultivate, develop, and push every day. Chances are they are your gateway and catalyst to fulfilling your life calling.

"And the Lord gave to Israel (insert your name) all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers (your fathers) and they (you) possessed it and dwelt in it.

The Lord gave them (you) rest round about, just as He had sworn to their (your) fathers. Not one of all their (your) enemies withstood them; the Lord delivered all their (your) enemies into their (your) hands.

There failed no part of any good thing which the Lord had promised to the house of Israel (insert your name); all came to pass."

Joshua 21:43-45

Take God's Word and personalize it. His promises were meant for Israel and they are meant for you. Believe in them. Live for them. God's promises are yea and amen.