As some of you know, I have accepted a position for a company in Minneapolis MN. Aside from the normal challenges of work, I also have committed to being on site for two years starting in August. This puts a lot of things into perspective as we start he process of moving a family across the country. There are things we really don’t need, or want to carry into this new part of our lives. Expenses for things that we don’t use. Bad habits in our financial, social, or home lives, that we continued to carry with us from young adult-hood and even adolescence. We have an opportunity to change the roles that we … Click to Continue →
It has been a while since my last post. Much is going in our lives, and I have been bad and went into my shell instead of sharing.
CalebStrong.org is on the road. We have been offered a chance to move for work and I am currently in Minnesota getting a bit of training before I start working full time. When this opportunity came up, I spent too much time in my head and over thinking God’s plan. I kept trying to out think the situation, come up with contingencies for keeping the old office open and meet everyone’s needs.
A very wise woman (my wife) told me, “Let’s pray that God closes the doors … Click to Continue →
or “Caleb Strong“, refers specifically, to the attitude, activities, and behavior patterns that are modeled for us in Scripture by Caleb in Joshua and Numbers.
Caleb had very specific qualities like honor, faith, truthfulness, and a fearlessness fueled by his assurances from God’s word and provision. Additionally he shows us obedience to God’s will, a willingness to work hard, and a desire to be a leader of men. Caleb Strong is about developing a STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, before we worry about physical strength. This idea of strengthening character is something that needs to be learned in all areas of life. We all, need to raise our standards. There are even public schools involved in a program called “Character Counts” … Click to Continue →
As usual, the man with ADHD (me) has a million things flying through my head and I want to write about them all. However, if I don’t get them out on a list I know I won’t remember. So here we go.
Up Coming Blog Topics to Write About
The Budget Debate: Lessons in Communication
House Hold Lessons
God’s Promises: Provision vs Position?
A Father’s Blessing
Driven to Achieve: Motivation vs. Being Content (in Christ)
A Man’s Role: What Does Leadership Look Like ( in the Home, in the Modern Family)
A Man’s Role: What Does Respect Look Like ( in the Home, in the Modern Family)
A Man’s Role: What Does Leadership Look Like ( at work )
A Man’s Role: What Does Respect Look Like ( at work )
That is about all I have this afternoon. I am sure I will add to it in the comments…..
Enjoy. I will pop these out soon.
Until then, May the Lord continue to bless your path.
Your Brother-In-Christ.
May Jesus have His way with your day
– Gary C –
Gary Cartagena is a dedicated husband and father. He is Founder and consultant for Tek Management, Founder of the Men’s Leadership site: CalebStrong.org, Co-Founder of the online Bible study app:BibleCounts
