tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:13:31 +0000http://www.danwoodworth.org/blog.htmnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)Blogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-4260235675417061380Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:20:00 +00002009-06-28T20:41:50.978-06:00beautifuldifficultcliffimposssibleovercomingsonmonumentaldreamsbridemiracleshangingmentorstupiddoctorateempoweringobstaclesgraduatedemandingencouragementMy beautiful bride, sensational son and noble nephew were with me when I graduated on June 14 with the doctorate degree. That experience was a miracle!I am not the scholarly type, but I had to become one during the last three years. My sixth grade teacher and my high school counselor told me to not even try to go to college because I was too stupid and would never make it.This experience is not http://www.danwoodworth.org/2009/06/amazing-accomplishment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-8269367161187817018Tue, 19 May 2009 18:44:00 +00002009-05-27T16:51:53.654-06:00uprootedtinytake hearthelptriumphedshockreplantedtreeneighborWhat a miracle! About a month ago, I was talking to our neighbor about what kind of tree to plant in the corner of our front yard. She is a landscape expert and suggested different trees. In the course of the conversation, she showed me an amazing new tree that she planted in her back yard.As I looked off to the left of the tree, I noticed a beautiful aspen fir tree about six feet tall. I asked, http://www.danwoodworth.org/2009/05/tiny-tree-that-triumphed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-4294914120745488304Fri, 08 May 2009 19:52:00 +00002009-05-08T14:05:52.911-06:00difficultfulfillmentpeacefearconquerchaosimpossibletragedypaintriumphdreamsrichinspiringdareencouragmentrewardingdemandingI just sent my first formal draft of my doctoral dissertation to my project mentor. The technical editor is editing it. I will defend my project in L.A. on June 12 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Graduation is June 14 at 6:00 PM! Earning an accredited doctorate is an impossible dream that has come true for me!Dare to Dream and Do the Impossible! Only 20% of those who enter my particular doctoral program http://www.danwoodworth.org/2009/05/dare-to-dream-and-do-impossible.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-8010592472222513749Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:53:00 +00002009-04-29T09:58:50.288-06:00upwarddreamscollegeonwardrisksuccessfailureWOW! I just received an e-mail from my project mentor. He said that he forwarded the first formal draft of my doctoral dissertation to the technical editor for editing.This is huge for my wife, son and me. My high school counselor told me to not bother applying for college because I would never make it.If you have experienced someone tell you that you won't make it and you have a dream that you http://www.danwoodworth.org/2009/04/encouraging-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-2257684881603017863Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:57:00 +00002009-04-14T11:05:27.789-06:00dreamsmiraclehonorhelpmomentlearnfriendseageraskMy wife, son and I returned from a miracle moment in Mexico. Our good friends, John and Robin Mazariegos, missionaries in San Luis Potosi, Mexico invited us down there to do our Identity Formation Seminar as part of my doctoral research project.On April 4 we had 135 eager participants engaged from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. They were so honoring and eager to learn. It felt like we were in heaven. I justhttp://www.danwoodworth.org/2009/04/miracle-moment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-876054048278734596Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:35:00 +00002009-02-22T16:26:36.005-07:00good newsbetterjoyful praisesingresurrection powerhopefearstrengthsad newsencouragedeconomic depressionI have been encouraged by the Lifegiver! With the bad news of an economic depression most people are being tormented with fear. Today I don't have sad news for you. I have GLAD NEWS!Listen to these words from the Lifegiver in The Message:Though the cherry trees don't blossom and the strawberries don't ripen, Though the apples are worm-eaten and the wheat fields stunted, Though the sheep pens are http://www.danwoodworth.org/2009/02/hope-for-hopelesness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-6528598902861842391Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:26:00 +00002009-02-04T12:45:23.736-07:00unforced rhythmsgreat"all star"designtreasure upcreatorThe Messagefunctiongood newsperonalityresttiredletter of intentliving freely and lightlyabilitiesGracemeasure upToday is the National Letter of Intent Day for college football players. Our local college, Boise State University, is planning to sign many "All Star" high school football players.Are you an "All Star?" Do you want to be one?I have good news for you! You can be as great as you want to be.All you need to do is ask the greatest "All Star" there is. He is your Creator!He created you and knows how http://www.danwoodworth.org/2009/02/definitely-determined-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-3971725095982455290Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:14:00 +00002009-01-27T16:44:28.533-07:00valued18 - 32 years oldemerging adultslovedidetity formationacceptedGraceshame8% of this new year is almost gone! February is coming around the corner.Last Saturday, January 24, our team conducted our first Identity Formation Seminar for 18 -32 year old Emerging Adults. We had a powerful time together.All of us learned some new things. Each one of us if formed as a person through social relationships.All of us have experienced shame-based messages that have warped us inhttp://www.danwoodworth.org/2009/01/learning-lesson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-6678924784026842043Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:51:00 +00002008-12-27T11:49:41.235-07:00recoverstengthendeeply depressedChristmasblue skyhappyrestencourageOne Personpure snowdiscouragedliving freely and lightlyJesushopefulsadThe sky is blue. Everything is covered with a soft blanket of six inches of pure, white snow.It's the day after Christmas.We celebrated Christmas with my two sisters and their families.I want to encourage you.The Lord has a wonderful plan for your life.You may feel happy or sad or hopeful or discouraged or even deeply depressed. Feelings come and go.One Person doesn't ever change. Listen to His http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/12/what-beautiful-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-4115846545216410521Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:31:00 +00002008-09-19T14:08:16.201-06:00solvedreamsconfusionaddictionsproblemssolutionsencoragementcrimequestionviolenceEveryone of us needs encouragement. We each need to know that we can accomplish the dreams that we have in our hearts.My doctoral research project is an experience that is helping me accomplish my dream. My dream is to make a dynamic difference in our community. To be more specific, I have a dream of making a difference by helping to solve stubborn and very difficult problems. What kind of http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/09/advancing-with-encouragement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-509301471579124480Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:50:00 +00002008-08-01T23:07:58.044-06:00meltdownencourageout of the boxcommunityfearovercominglovegrowthI just received an awesome approval for my research project. I am in a doctoral degree program in L.A. even though I live in Boise, ID. This experience is so far out of the box for me that many times I have had a complete meltdown. I completed my Masters degree 30 (yes, that is t-h-i-r-t-y) years ago! So I am experiencing growth!Now that I am a candidate for the doctorate degree in which I am http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/08/awesome-approval.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-2397281711586855410Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:13:00 +00002008-07-18T20:41:20.971-06:00beautifulcontributionpraisevaluablehonorbesthopeI want to honor you today. Thank you for taking the time and energy to look at my blog!Each one of us needs to feel like we are valuable. We all need to feel that we have a contribution to others.You are here right now to experience hope, encouragement and value!You are deeply loved, completely accepted and highly valued. Translating those words from your head to your heart is a huge growth curvehttp://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/05/you-are-highly-honored.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-3195847490388227520Mon, 26 May 2008 02:19:00 +00002008-05-25T20:29:44.156-06:00disappointmentsprioritizespacerecreationoverloaddepressionrestrenewedrestoreddiscouragementsrefreshedright timeencouragementMost Americans are experiencing overload. There is literally no space or time left in our lives.We need extra space and time to be refreshed, renewed and restored to live life to the fullest.Many times we experience discouragements, disappointments and depression because we have no extra space and time to recover from every day stress.Why not try doing something that you enjoy every day? http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/05/overload.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-7360927630550687908Thu, 22 May 2008 02:57:00 +00002008-05-21T21:11:11.850-06:00Author of Lifereal hoperelationshipsWhat is real hope? Is it wishful thinking that we hope will happen?Real hope can only be found in a relationship with the One who created us.Every book was created by an author. Every painting was created by a painter. We are all created by the Author of Life. Do you know Him?He wants to reveal Himself to you. All you need to do is ask Him.He will give you real hope! http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/05/real-hope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-684218669566027553Sat, 17 May 2008 21:43:00 +00002008-05-18T20:01:45.763-06:00liftbeuatifulpraisenegative experiencesmost beautifulbestspeak the bestbuild someone upconcentratefeelencouragementbest friendLet's face it. Every one of us needs encouragement.We all face many strikes against us. Negative experiences happen to all of us.The lift happens when we build someone up. Today you will experience a lift!We are designed to have our minds filled with these thoughts:The BEST, not the worst!The BEAUTIFUL, not the ugly!Things to PRAISE, not things to curse!Think about those three statements and http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/05/we-all-need-lift_17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-6149219385107993739Wed, 14 May 2008 22:46:00 +00002008-05-14T17:09:42.349-06:00perspectivediscouragementobstaclechangedisappointmentcalljoyencourageryouovercometransformabilityaskloveencouragementYou're the only one of your kind. You have a body and a bright healthy mind.Only you can be you. Why would you want to be someone else?I want you to know that you can make it! You have the ability to overcome any obstacle!Any disappointment or discouragement that you are facing is subject to change.You can change it with your perspective. How you view the setback is up to you.You can transform a http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/05/you-are-special.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-7066298243751334584Mon, 12 May 2008 12:40:00 +00002008-05-12T22:37:30.818-06:00provisionhealingthankcreatorcompletenesshurtpainprosperityproblemsprotectionaskwholenesspossibilitiesMost of us want to experience "prosperity."When you hear the word prosperity, what word pictures or feelings do you imagine?Pictures of success, peace, well-being translating into positive feelings.Well, you may not have warm, fuzzy feelings right now, but I have good news for you!Did you know that our Creator has plans to prosper us and not to harm us? He has plans to give us hope and a future. http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/05/prosperity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-6888095664873895027Fri, 09 May 2008 17:50:00 +00002008-05-09T18:20:31.484-06:00weakgivingliftvaluemoneygiftsuccesshopePersonsickpowergettingencouragementpoorWe all have the same needs.Each one of us needs to feel valued.As we value ourselves and value others, we receive hope, encouragement and success!Someone is looking for YOU right now! Will you be the gift with a lift?Success is not something that you get. Success is a person!You are the success that you don't have to chase!In the Western world, we have been lulled into a deception that success ishttp://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/05/success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-6885493142570714965Wed, 07 May 2008 14:53:00 +00002008-05-07T14:39:16.442-06:00disappointmentsstepping stoneshealingrisklifestorydiscouragementspainstumbling blocksEvery one has a story.Your life is your story.We all have experienced disappointments and discouragements as well as encouraging times.How we deal with our pain is extremely important. We can transform pain into paralysis or peace.Do you turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones?Emotional and physical pain indicate something is wrong. We need to nestle, not wrestle!I had a complete breakdown http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/05/my-story-and-your-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-7491572928118535885Sat, 03 May 2008 21:45:00 +00002008-05-03T16:26:31.345-06:00valueddierelationshipsworldviewlovedhopeacceptedliveWe all need hope. If we lose hope, we die. We were created to live with hope. I think most people think of hope as wishful thinking. For example, we say, "I hope this works."True hope transcends our mental and emotional realms. Real hope says "I count." I am a person who can make a difference. I have the ability to make it in life.Our world view determines how hope works in our lives. If Ihttp://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/05/hope-and-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-2852205374440207038Thu, 01 May 2008 00:41:00 +00002008-05-01T12:42:09.254-06:00solvegivehurtingactionhelpencourageenjoyableoppositereceiveI feel that one way to overcome disappointment and discouragement is to help someone in a way that you enjoy.When we give encouragement and hope to people in a way that is enjoyable, we always receive more than we give.Why not take action and do something opposite of the way you feel?If you are emotionally down, lift someone up who needs to be encouraged. If you are struggling physically or http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/04/giving-out-of-your-need.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-4742849903033739320Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:10:00 +00002008-04-29T16:04:01.496-06:00beautifulchoicescouragecreateright peoplegrowingPersonpainbetterbitterright timeabilityGraceright placeAll of us have experienced deep disappointments and discouragements. We have many choices from the experiences.We can either learn and grow or we can lament and become bitter. It is painful to work through disappointments. It requires courage to face and work through discouragement.We must rely on the One who created us. We need His grace. Grace is a Person. His name is Christ. He gives us the http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/04/your-perspective.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-452873476086774061Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:50:00 +00002008-05-17T19:38:16.861-06:00startbeautifulpraisehealingwalkcursecalorieshopeexcercisefanaticburnmovementworstbestdifferentuglyencouragementI recently started exercising on an elliptical machine we have in our back room at home. What a difference I have felt in my life!I started out at pedaling for 15 minutes, then worked up to 20 the next day. The third day I made it to 25 minutes. On this, my eighth day, I just burned 404 calories in 34 minutes!Now, I want you to know that I'm not an exercise fanatic, but I have noticed a deep http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/04/extra-movement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-7615027393809901728Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:49:00 +00002008-04-24T10:22:49.131-06:00givingactionfulfillmentideashopeencouragementI have taken action on some creative risk-taking ideas during the last week. They have really improved my emotional health. Let me me share them with you.I visited a spring open house for our homeowners association last Sunday afternoon. I met three people who inspired me. One of them asked me to run for the board of directors. I did it and got elected.Then I applied for the volunteer academy at http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/04/new-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903405261269904965.post-3887478212724279208Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:13:00 +00002008-04-17T14:27:16.305-06:00Expectations. We all have them. Without expectations we could not live.We can either expect the best or the worst. We can expect the beautiful or the ugly. We can expect things to praise or things to curse.The choice is ours. If we expect the beautiful and it turns out ugly, what do we do?We must learn how to be like a rubber band. Flexible and open to adjustments. That is easier said than http://www.danwoodworth.org/2008/04/expectations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Woodworth)0