The Circle Maker–conclusion

I’m blogging my way through Mark Batterson’s book The Circle Maker.  For more info on Batterson or the book, click here.  To see the previous entries, check the list to the right –> This is the last post in my review of The Circle Maker.  Batterson writes a few more short Read more

the 3rd circle–think long

I’m blogging my way through Mark Batterson’s book The Circle Maker.  For more info on Batterson or the book, click here.  To see the previous entries, check the list to the right –> The big idea in section 3 (Think Long) lies in the areas of legacy and longevity.  In a Read more

2nd circle–pray hard

I’m blogging my way through Mark Batterson’s book The Circle Maker.  For more info on Batterson or the book, click here. This section was a little more difficult to get through than the 1st Circle (see yesterday’s post) about dreaming big.  There were some points that clicked for me, while other Read more

the first circle–dream big

I’m blogging my way through Mark Batterson’s book The Circle Maker.  For more info on Batterson or the book, click here. Dream big.  It sounds good.  It sounds right.  Batterson spends 3 chapters lining out the correlation between the size of our God (more accurately, our awareness of God’s size) Read more

The Circle Maker, part 1

Mark Batterson is one of my favorite authors.  I’ve never met him, but his writing speaks to my soul.  I’ve been listening to him preach via podcast and reading his books for years.  He writes in a way that connects with me, that fills my heart with faith and stirs Read more

coolness abounds

Cool.  It’s an elusive quality.  It can be overdone and obnoxious.  It can show up in unlooked for places.  It’s a blessing and a curse.  And it appeared at the Sublett ranch over the past few days. Saturday night was the State High talent show.  There was a wonderful mix Read more

love that breaks the rules

Team Sublett is at an awkward stage in life.  Sadie was the baby of the family for many years.  For most of her childhood, Levi and Lilly have been in on the big secrets and surprises.  Of course, I’m talking about the Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy. Read more

flip that calendar page

One month into 2012, and it’s time to check in with our New Year’s Resolutions.  So how are things going?  Great, that’s really great.  Or maybe not so great.  If that’s the case, take a breath and hit restart.  Look at the start of February as your new New Year Read more