Posts by Parke Ladd
The Jesus Movement
We love movements. We love being involved with a great mission. It’s what we long for; a strong purpose to work for, to fight for and to dedicate our lives to. We love to talk about movements, to visualize being a part of something greater than our own selves. However, with every great movement, there will eventually come a great sacrifice. Is it possible to jump into a...
Read MoreGive It All Away
I have needed new running shoes for about two weeks now. My issue with this problem is that it’s still somewhat painful for me to go into a running shop, plop down $130, and walk out with a product which I know will only last me for 3-4 good months. Running shoes, I have found, are built to support temporarily and then quickly fall apart. I have started doing more in depth...
Read MoreIntentionality And The Backstroke
During my younger years, after summer had finally settled in for the long haul, and all we could do to keep the humidity from dragging us to the ground was to either stay in our air conditioned containers or go outside, we chose to go outside. We were kids. We had to go outside. Outside was where life happened! Of course, even the bravest of little Indiana boys could bear the heat for...
Read MoreFuture Fear
Ever get inundated with the future? The future is a complex, not to mention unforeseeable, concept. A lot of people spend a lot of time and get paid a lot of money trying to get to the future before anyone else. The fastest one to the future wins (apparently). She who can perceive what it is that we will want or need 2 years from now will benefit more then the one who can only see what...
Read More2 Ways To Destroy Your Vision
Start comparing yourself to other people. If you are searching for a way to build walls around your vision and stifle your unique capabilities and talents, then start comparing yourself to everyone else. Actually, it really only takes one other person. Pick someone, compare yourself to them, see what they do better then you do, and start getting really upset/anxious/distracted because...
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