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Re: The “Think Positive” 30 Day Challenge

Shannon P — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:10:04 -0000

I am grateful for the freedom of spirit that God has given me.

Re: The “Think Positive” 30 Day Challenge

Steve Gravel — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:45:42 -0000

I
can't think of a better way to start off my "Think Positive" 30 day
challenge! Today I am 9 months clean. I want to take this time to thank
God, my church family, as well as my NA family for helping me and
guiding me through the good as well as the bad. I am definitely not the
person I use to be. I believe in my heart that the old Steve
died on January 12th, 2012 and that on that day a new Steve was born. I
am grateful beyond words for what God is doing in my life today. I'm
amazed that I just keep growing... Thank you!

Re: The “Think Positive” 30 Day Challenge

Jeanrichardson — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:58:45 -0000

Thank you God for my job and for the rain to water the beautiful flowers that will grow in my garden.

Re: The “Think Positive” 30 Day Challenge

Rubiane1 — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:07:06 -0000

Thank you God for my health.

Re: The “Think Positive” 30 Day Challenge

2warriorjohn — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:34:15 -0000

What a beautiful day. I can hear the birds singing at 4:30 am. Taking the bike to work. Thank you God for another day.

Re: Master’s College: First Impressions

Denniel Black — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:20:51 -0000

I had never heard of you until today, I opened your blog to this page, and started reading. I myself am only 17 and going to Masters this fall. It's weird reading your experience and what I am to soon experience. Well I hope your daughter had a great first year, maybe I know her... actually it's likely that I do, I know most of the first years.

Re: Seeds Conference: Steven Furtick

Jeanrichardson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:16:03 -0000

Awesome Rob. A lesson for us all.

Re: Offence: The Silent Killer

Dave Heasler — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:09:42 -0000

Great posting Rob and great book. I've been pastoring for over 30 years. Over and over again I've seen strong Christians 'taken down' by offense.

They see something happen, someone hurt and they take offense for that other person. Satan points out the wrong, jumps up and down on it, tells them they are just the person to deal with it and "we're off to the races".

The Bible is clear in such cases. If you see a brother do something pray for them. (1st John 5:16) You should to them in a spirit of meekness. (Galatians 6:1) and always be aware that that "two wrongs don't make a right".

Praying that Vanier Community Church has the wisdom to things that are an offense to God as well as us in the way that scripture instructs.

Dave Heasler, Life with Leadership

Re: Why I Work Out

robdale — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:51:41 -0000

Perhaps I will, Kim ... but of course, then you have to join Leanne and I for one of our classes too :-)

Re: Why I Work Out

robdale — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:51:14 -0000

Thanks Eric. You are one of my greatest inspirations for working out!

Re: Why I Work Out

robdale — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:50:53 -0000

Well, then my post worked!

Re: Why I Work Out

Eric Whisselle — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:42 -0000

Rob this is an amazing story and i just want say i like you alot and love seeing you at hostyle when am there !!!!

Re: Why I Work Out

Kimberly Sabourin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:04:44 -0000

LOVE it Rob!! Way to go!! Would love to have you come to one of my classes : )

Re: Why I Work Out

Christi — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:35:54 -0000

very inspiring! Your post is making me want to kick my own butt!

Re: Why I Work Out

robdale — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:26:31 -0000

Thanks, Les! You should join me some night!

Re: Why I Work Out

robdale — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:26:10 -0000

Thanks, Curd. You have created an amazing environment for getting fit. Love it!

Re: Why I Work Out

Curdhos — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:06:55 -0000

Just an awesome post and really puts the Hostyle way of Life into an awesome perspective !

Your a great inspirational figure in and out of the gym!

I always look forward to training you

Curd "Hostyle " Hos

Re: Why I Work Out

Leslie Harris — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:37:27 -0000

Thank you for sharing this, Rob.

Re: Remembering K.D.

Craig — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:07:24 -0000

Thank you for sharing such a precious moment with all of us Rob. I too have seen Heaven open-up and felt the overwhelming peace you described. Things that can only come from God. And God's assure to you that all He has promised us through His word will come to pass. You WILL share the streets of Gold with your beautiful daughter KD someday Pastor, and may God continue to bless you and Heather until that day.

Re: Remembering K.D.

Paul Birley — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:36:34 -0000

Wow, thanks for sharing this Rob. Thank God that we will see K.D. again. Oh.. what a day that will be!!!

Re: Remembering K.D.

Christy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:14:56 -0000

Thank you for sharing this....I found this through facebook, and so much of what you describe resonates so deeply with me. We lost our second baby at one week old....almost three years ago now (can it really be?). It's amazing how Jesus reaches us....our son Oliver is our strongest testimony. People say "How can you still put your faith in God after this?" I say "How can you not??" Heaven opening up....overwhelming, impossible peace.....God in the room. Yes. He was there.

Thank you for sharing, and much love to you and your family.

Re: Remembering K.D.

Mamabear_44 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:46:42 -0000

I would like to share this as a friend of mine just lost her 18 yr old son a few months ago and is STRUGGLING big time..

Re: Remembering K.D.

Mercerjk — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:24:05 -0000

I can't begin to imagine the pain of losing a child and hope I never will. Your last observations that your Mom and Katie and dancing on streets of gold is a very nice vision to remember - and the loss of pain helps to reinforce that vision. God Bless you both.

Re: Robert Barry Dale 1944–2011

Kevin Johnson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:12:35 -0000

Hey Rob. I know this was posted a few months ago but I just found it. Thanks for writing this and letting us see inside your journey. I'm sorry to hear about this sadness and the years of having lost your father. What an amazing story of God's grace in your life and how Christ really did break the curse through your courageous mom. I'm always amazed at how God takes our histories and morphs them into his plan of redemption. Blessing my friend. Kevin

Re: Shayna Conway

Larissa T. — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:32:09 -0000

Praying for you .. and for her speedy recovery.