Stretched This Week … (week ending 02.19.2017)

We take in so much information throughout the week.  If we don’t review this information from time to time, we’ll forget it.  I want to make the most of the things that stretched me this week.  This starts by taking note of the things I come across each week.  Then it takes intentional time to review these notes.  Finally, great information is meant to be shared.  Here are some of the things that STRETCHED me this week:

“Fall down 7 times, stand up 8.” – Japanese Proverb [via Entrepreneur on Fire blog]

“When performance is measured, performance improves.  When performance is measured and reported, the rate of improvement accelerates.”  Thomas Merton [via MattMcWilliams.com]

“Make it a habit to tell people than you.  To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return.  Truly appreciate those around you.  Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.”  Ralph Marston

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.  I Thessalonians 5:18

“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right.” – Unknown [via MichaelHyatt.com]

I’m not a Tom Brady or Patriots fan, but this ESPN clip got me…

If you’re not watching This Is Us on NBC, you might want to watch this moment…

Nothing is more important right now. Share this moment of brotherly love, presented by @Chevrolet. #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/vrFkYe6LWh

— This Is Us (@NBCThisisUs) February 15, 2017

“We need to develop a rhythm of gift giving, time spending, and affirmation sharing as an end in itself because it fosters a spirit of generosity, it mirrors the character of God, and it alerts others to his reign.”  Michael Frost in Surprise the World! – The Five Habits of Highly Missional People

The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.  He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.  Zephaniah 3:17

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.  The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.  Isaiah 12:2

In everything set them an example by doing what is good.  Titus 2:7

What STRETCHED you this week?  Share your observations and thoughts in the comments below.