Ever had a pebble chip your windshield?

If you have, then you know that the first thing you do is get it repaired. If you don’t, that small chip will turn into a big crack.

I’m guessing there are relationships in your life right now that have a small chip.

This leaves you with two options:

1) Ignore it (and hope it just goes away)

2) Take care of it (and don’t take your chances)

If you ignore it, odds are that small chip in your relationship will grow into a full-blown fracture.

If you take care of it, you may prevent that small chip from becoming a full-blown fracture.

Make the first move.

Take care of the chip.

And don’t do crack.

“Someday, I’m going to chase that dream.”

“Someday, I’m going to get in shape.”

“Someday, I’m going to help those less fortunate.”

“Someday, I’m going to overcome that fear.”

“Someday, I’m going to ask her out.”

“Someday, I’m going to take my family on that trip.”

“Someday, I’m going to finish that project.”

“Someday, I’m going to learn that instrument.”

“Someday, I’m going to be debt-free.”

“Someday, I’m going to be a leader.”

“Someday, I’m going to spend more time with my kids.”

“Someday, I’m going to get these addictions under control.”

“Someday, I’m going to make a difference.”

A life full of regrets is paved on a path littered with somedays.

What’s it going to take to turn someday into today?

Someone dying?

Your health going downhill?

Your kids growing up?

Why wait?

You’re not promised tomorrow!

You have this moment- where your past and your future collide.

Replace the word someday with the the words, “Beginning today…”

And take the next step to advance that someday list forward.

You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life?  For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. - James 4:14

Now’s the time!

Today’s the day!

Don’t waste your life!

You’ve got a story to live!

Go live it!

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When I was a kid, I collected baseball cards.

Today, I collect experiences.

I blame it on Forrest Gump in a way.

That film moved me when I first saw it.

His life was a single story made up of multiple stories.

Stories worth telling.

A life in full.

I wanted a life like that.

In my life so far, I’ve experienced many cool things.

Some of my favorite snapshots…

Popping the question to my bride-to-be during a huge blizzard.

Going overseas when I was in the Air Force for a critical mission (a Top Gun moment)

Sitting in a boardroom atop the Chase Manhattan building overlooking New York City helping make some strategic decisions for a Fortune 500 company.

Seeing my daughter born.

Baptizing my son on Father’s Day a few years back.

Teaching the first message at Project Church and seeing it move from a vision to becoming a reality.

Being able to say thank you and I love you to my Maw-Maw before she breathed her last.

Going to my first wrestling match as a kid and touching all the pro wrestlers as they entered the ring.

Seeing my parents slow dance in the living room to “Sea of Love.”

Planting a tree in Israel.

Driving with my high school buddies on a Friday night listening to “1979″ by the Smashing Pumpkins.

See my beautiful wife walk down the aisle at our wedding.

There are so many more things.

But I have many regrets.

Not just things I’ve done.

But things left undone.

Dreams and experiences collecting dust.

What about you?

Are you living a life worth telling stories about?

Better yet, what’s the story your life is telling?

We settle for a life of trinkets and trash.

When we could have so much more.

Don’t collect Precious Moments, create them.

Your life matters.

Don’t waste it.

You were meant for more.

Love God.

This will fill your heart.

Love people.

This will give you meaning.

Collect experiences.

This will give you stories.

Inspired by the Beatitudes…

Blessed are those who stub the toe of their life while stumbling through darkness.

Blessed are those who feel like they’re drinking expired milk on a hot day.

Blessed are those who need a big hug more than a big finger.

Blessed are those who are climbing a mountain of ice with no tread left on their shoes.

Blessed are those who want to put a giant band-aid on the wounds of this world.

Blessed are those who never feel at home.

Blessed are those who’ve been rejected by the establishments.

Blessed are those whose hearts have been shattered and can’t seem to find all the pieces.

For YOU are exactly who Jesus came for.

“Do I Know You?” is a guidebook I created with new couples in mind.  It contains nearly 200 questions designed to spark conversation about the stuff of life and love. Some of the questions run deep, others are whimsical, yet all are meant to help couples know one another better.

This guide is what you make of it. It isn’t rocket science nor does it contain all the answers, but if a couple is honest, open, and takes their time, it can be quite beneficial.

It’s fun too!  In fact, going through these questions make for some interesting date nights and discussions. While it was created for engaged couples, I’ve discovered that it’s even helpful for already-married couples. You could use them to see how well your mate knows you and how well you know your mate.

And I’m making this resource available for free!

Why? Because I want to help couples and those who mentor couples.  What can I say? I’m a sucker for love.

To download the pdf, simply click image below. Feel free to share, email, Twitter, Facebook, print, whatever you want. All I ask is that you keep it in tact and give credit where credit is due.

Enjoy!