The day has finally arrived!  At 9 am on October 7, 2009 this site has officially launched.  At this very moment(9 am on October 7 when this posted), I am on the Techology Show announcing the start of something big.  I want this to be a movement.  This site is designed to provide resources and encouragement that will help you discover and pursue your purpose, passion, and possibilities.  I want “chase your lion“, “chase my lion”, and “lion chaser” to become a part of the vernacular.  I want people to associate those words and this site with a life of adventure and meaning.  A few thank you’s before we go any further.  First, to Christ for making my life and all this possible through his grace, love, and sacrifice.  To my parent’s, who didn’t tell me how to be an astronaunt but loved, pushed, and supported me to where I’m at.  To Matt Rhodes, for the logos.  To everyone who has prayed for, loved, and supported me on this journey and to the Soulgloer’s who are showing me that raising the bar can be the norm.  To my wife, Karen, who puts up with my ADHDADD and pushes me to be a lion chaser everyday.  This would not be happening without her.  She is wonderful soul mate to me and mother to our 3 kids, Milena, Charis, and(The)Drake.  And finally, to Mark Batterson, whose book, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day stirred something inside of me that has now come to fruition.  My prayer is that it would do the same for you.

A few things before you go:

1.  I would be honored if you subscribed to my blog by hitting that big orange button on the right.

2.  Sign Up for the Newsletter as well.  It will be different from the blog and come every week or so.  Aweber has a strict no spam policy so you’re info is safe.  Keep your ears open because there will be contests for subscribers and the first prize is going to be a certain book which provided the inspiration for this site.  That’s right.  I’m going to give away 10 copies of In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, but you’ve got to keep tuned in for the when, where, and how.

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4.  Join me in praying that lives are changed through this site.  I want it to help people find meaning and have eternal value.

Thanks for your support.  I look forward to getting to know many of you.  Have a blessed Day.