PMD's Super Bowl Predication!

Super Bowl XLIX is an upcoming American football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion New England Patriots and National Football Conference (NFC) champion Seattle Seahawks to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2014 season. The game is scheduled to be played on February 1, 2015, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Can Russell Wilson be an effective passer against a New England secondary that with Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner is far better than the one Wilson faced as a rookie? And where is Lynch's head after a week where he was the center of attention?

The difference is Seattle's defense has shown it's capable of overcoming those problems to win games.

That's what makes the potential for Sunday so unique. There has never been a team to win three straight Super Bowls and that will be all the talk for Pete Carroll and his crew going into next season.

What Are You Thankful For?

It's that time of year: harvests, pumpkins, turkeys. It's time for Thanksgiving. You might already have a routine of reflecting on what you're thankful for. Maybe you go around the Thanksgiving dinner table and offer a word of gratitude. Take a little time out today to share with me what you are thankful for.

What Will LeBron do?

Where will LeBron play next season? Where should LeBron play next season? Let's weigh in on King James' next move.

Built vs. Bought

The Spurs were built, and the Heat were bought. That's not a jab, it's a fact. Certainly from a fan's point of view, more pride is taken in a team that's built, unless of course it's your team.

What the Spurs Can Teach Us About TEAM

The popular narrative for the NBA Finals that just concluded is pretty straightforward: The San Antonio Spurs “play basketball the way it’s supposed to be played,” and they beat the star-studded Miami Heat. The Spurs’ offense whipped the ball around, and Miami couldn’t handle such a multifaceted attack. The Heat, on the other hand, were forced to rely on what is increasingly becoming their Big One. LeBron James was epic throughout the playoffs and had an MVP-quality performance in the finals, but the top-heavy Heat collapsed under their own weight.

Dealing with Debt

God has made us stewards of his goods. One of the things that God has given us charge over is money. Since he has given us charge over money, it is important that we know how to handle it. Knowing how to manage money in a godly way is vitally important. In this series, we will study the godly ways of managing our money.

Step Your Game Up

The Owner's Manual

The Bible gives us full and complete instruction in how to live our life here on the earth in preparation of an eternal life with the Father in heaven. The Bible instructs us how to become a child of God, a Christian. It shows us the love our creator has for us, His creation, by the sacrifice He made of His only begotten Son, Jesus. The Bible also instructs us of our responsibilities as a child of God. It shows us the responsibilities we have as individual Christians as well as the responsibilities we have as we work together as a congregation. If we will follow the instructions found in the Bible we will individually become mature children of God.

What's Hindering You?

I Love Me Some Me

What's the Meaning of Love

What's Love Got to Do With It?

Why Not You?

A Closer Look at Grace

Remember the Reason

Are You Called to Compassion?

A few valuable lessons from Blockbuster

In a recent article on abcnews.go.com, it was stated they Blockbuster is shutting down its remaining 300 stores.  The rational given for this closure that will take place before this year ends is because digital streaming has taken over.  Since digital streaming of videos is the new way of enjoying movies in the home, there is no need for one to go out to the video store and pick up a movie.  The question is what can we learn from Blockbuster’s store closings and digital media taking over and making such an impact?

Reflecting on the story, I think we can learn a few valuable lessons.  The first lesson is that we must enjoy the season of popularity and vibrancy.  The Blockbuster brand enjoyed an extended period of popularity and vibrancy.  During that time, Blockbuster took advantage of its place in the market and enjoyed the benefits that its popularity afforded it as a brand.  However, it was just that, a season.  The season came and it left.  You will have a season where things flourish and the benefits are immeasurable, however, the season does not last forever.  So, enjoy the benefits of the season.

The second lesson is that we have to recognize when the season has changed.  Just as the leaves fall off the trees and change colors during season changes indicating the seasons have changed; we must look for the indicators of a change of season.  Blockbuster recognized the change of season, thus leading to the closing of the initial stores and ultimately all of their stores.  The change was so visible lately for Blockbuster that there was no other recourse than to shift with the changing of the season and close all its stores.  We must learn to shift with the changing of the season.  Things change; situations change, and people change.  However, just learn to shift when the change occurs.

The final lesson is that we do not have to loose our identity when the season changes.  The president and CEO of Blockbuster, Joseph P. Clayton, said “Blockbuster as a brand isn't dead and will live on in just the sort of digital business that has put the stores and DVD mail service out of business.” His statement clearly teaches because a season changes does not mean you have to loose your identity because of the change. The key is not to change who you are when the season changes, but change how you operate in that new season.  Remember not to change who you are when seasons change, just learn how to be a better you in the new season.

Make It Don't Fake It

Waiting on God

Be A Light