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My Thoughts on Vision

What To Do When Questioning Your Abilities

By Ron Edmondson on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 | 14 Comments

Moses was used of God to do incredible things for God’s glory, yet Moses, more than many leaders I know, questioned his own abilities. He lacked confidence and would have probably never volunteered for the job. His reasons might have been:

Saturday’s Dream Stretch: Place To Visit

By Ron Edmondson on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 | 48 Comments

I believe dreams help us heal from negative emotions, stretch our imagination, and encourage us in the midst of difficult times. Sure dreams alone won’t solve the problems we face, but they may help point us towards a positive direction…and who knows…we may just head our life towards attaining some of them.

Personal Insights Into a Conversation with God

By Ron Edmondson on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 | 15 Comments

Getting out of town always provides me with time to develop new thoughts. Often I get into such a routine at home, that I don’t stop to just reflect, ponder, think and dream. I have to be alone, totally removed from my normal comfort zone it seems to really slow down enough to reflect. Yesterday, between sessions, I went for a long run along the Lake Shore Drive. (This is my favorite city in which to run.) About half way through the run, as I was talking to God, it seemed He impressed on my heart that there are new challenges He wants me to consider.

4 Principles for Getting Back in the Game of Life

By Ron Edmondson on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 | 4 Comments

I meet so many people that have been injured by failure, hurt or disappointment, to the point that they refuse to take a chance again. Jesus used parables to teach life applications. Recently one of Jesus’ parables reminded me of some important principles regarding life’s difficulties and the process we go through seeing our dreams come true. I realize Scripture has only one meaning, but for me this parable has a new application.

10 Questions with Leader Jarrett Stevens (Soul City Church)

By Ron Edmondson on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 | 4 Comments

I have only recently started following Jarrett Stevens closely, but I am instantly inspired by his vision. Jarrett has a pedigree resume, having served in key roles at Willow Creek Church and North Point Church. He is the author of The Deity Formerly Known as God. The part of his story that inspires me the most is his current venture. Jarrett and his wife Jeanne are leaving the comfort of the mega church to launch Soul City Church in Chicago. It is one of the most publicized and talked about starts of a church of which I have been aware.

Take a Risk – Encouragement from Benjamin Franklin

By Ron Edmondson on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 | No Comments »

Distrust and caution are the parents of security. 1733 Univ of Penn.

How Many Are the Years of Your Life?

By Ron Edmondson on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 | 6 Comments

Sarah lived 127 years. That’s all. Period. End of the writing of her story on earth. Her memory would live on and we are still reading and talking about her today, but as far as altering her story she only had 127 years of days in which to write it.

5 Questions for Genuine Life Change in 2010

By Ron Edmondson on Friday, January 1st, 2010 | 5 Comments

This time of year, many typically reflect on the year that is gone and wonder what lies ahead in the New Year. Sadly, many of those same people will end 2010 no better off than they ended 2009 or any other year, because they will continue to repeat the same mistakes and live out the same bad patterns and habits they have always lived.

Planning For A Better Year In 2010

By Ron Edmondson on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment

 Are you planning yet for 2010?
Now is a great time to start evaluating the year and planning for a better year in 2010.
I don’t know about you, but I’m hoping for an even better year. 2009 has been one of the hardest years for Cheryl and me personally that we’ve had in recent [...]

Giving God A Blank Page To Plan Out Your Life

By Ron Edmondson on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 | 2 Comments

It started like this. Years ago I was explaining to a friend that I was at one of those “trying to discover God’s will” points in my life. I have been there many times before and will be again. His advice was something like, “Maybe you need to start with a blank piece of paper and give God ample space to plan out the rest of your life. Make yourself completely available to Him.” That made a lot of sense. I left our meeting, however, with a very probing question for myself. Did I really have blank piece of paper?