Kevin W. McCarthy

The Professor of On-Purpose

Family

Are You Thankful For Your Trials?

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Thanksgiving in the United States is a time of reflection on our many blessings.   Has 2009 been a challenging year thus far and are your prospects… well, let's not go there for now.  So in these times, what can we be thankful for in the midst of the suffering?

In today's On-Purpose® Minute, let's explore a few reasons why trials are reason enough for being thankful.

PLEASE listen to this remarkable (link is here) message by my friend, Scott Alexander.  Are you finding the gold nuggets in the mine of suffering?  Scott's message was given at Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs, FL.   Steve Brown of Key Life Ministries chimes in as well after Scott's message. If you've never heard Steve, then you are in for a double treat.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

Fall In Love With Your Life

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Maria Carter and I met at an On-Purpose Person workshop I conducted in San Diego around 1995.  She bubbled with enthusiasm for life and people.  She has a voice and spirit that is positively uplifting.

At the time we met, Maria had a dream of helping people learn to love themselves more fully.   I'm proud to Fall In Love With Your Life book cover art recommend her book, Fall In  Love With Your Life Forever.  This work is an expression of her purpose and is true gift to women who struggle with their inner critic.  Go to her website and order the book today. 

Guys, it is a great gift to give to women in your life.  Wives, daughters, and mothers alike will benefit from calming their self critical voice and allowing their true selves to emerge on-purpose.  Not only will her life be better, but so will yours.   If momma is happy, then everyone is happy.  ; )   

Crown Ministries Founder Howard Dayton

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Howard Dayton is one of the creators of Crown Financial Ministries.  I've been blessed to participate in several Crown Ministries programs over the years.  In fact, my Crown Group still meets regularly to study, learn, grow, and support each other in life and work.  

Howard and I first connected back in 1993 when The On-Purpose Person was first released.  I remember having lunch with him and being impressed with his gracious manner, genuine faith, and sense of call upon his life.  Here was an on-purpose person par excellence.  At the time, I remember Howard's excitement that over 27,000 people that year had participated in the Crown Financial Ministries flagship program:  Biblical Financial Study.  Today, there are probably 27,000 per week doing this program.   It is life transforming.  Do this program! 

Over the years, Howard and my paths would cross from time to time with chance meetings in airports and such.   Wednesday, Howard was the keynote speaker at the stewardship dinner for my church – All Saints Episcopal- Winter Park. We shared a brief reunion. I was delighted to have this photo snapped so I could share it with you.  I treasure his leadership and example.

Few of us will ever have the opportunity to transform so many lives.  So meet my friend Howard Dayton and give thanks for his life and ministry.  By the way, October 7 was his 66th birthday.  Happy birthday Howard! 

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

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Type 2 Diabetics: A Sweet Christmas Present

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My wife, Judith, is a
Certified Health Coach. She is interested in helping 50 people with
Type 2 Diabetes lose 30-50 pounds and be off their medication well
before Christmas.

Their health will be their Christmas gift to
themselves. Who do you know that needs to connect with Judith? No magic
or secrets here. They need to want to get healthy and be willing to be
coached. Contact Judith at 407.927.1642

Jim Weiss Radio Interview

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My family and I have been great fans of Jim Weiss of Greathall Productions for many years.

Greathall Productions helps to produce Great Minds!  Our children, Charles and Anne, grew up listening to the amazing story telling of Jim Weiss.  Here’s a man whose voice wraps around a character’s personality to bring it to life.  Jim’s ability to capture the essence of meaning of a story in a few choice words is remarkably educational and entertaining.  We read to the kids when they were little tykes.  Afterward, we would often put on a Jim Weiss tape to lull them to sleep.  We continued the practice until they got older and could read on their own.  Their interest in our reading to them waned but
their desire for a good bedtime story never ceased.   As teens I would often pass by their rooms at night and hear Charles or Anne listening to  Jim’s soothing voice and fabulous tales as they drifted off to sleep.  Now donning headphones, I haven’t a clue what they’re listening to and I’m going to bed before they are!

A cool story about Jim reveals how he owns his stories.  He was a guest on my radio show.  Rather than impose upon him to tell a story on the air, I brought into the studio an audio tape of Robin Hood.  I gave it to the audio engineer to play coming out of a break so listeners could hear Jim.   The tape played for about 15 seconds and then jammed.  Jim offered to finish the story live.  He picked it right up, went into character, and delivered it flawlessly.  You should have seen the eyes around the studio; Alan, my co-host on the show was blown away… as was I.

Jim Weiss is truly a treasure for every generation in your family.  Grandparents and parents alike will enjoy sitting with the kids listening to Greathall Productions and discussing the stories.   Do yourself a
favor, visit Greathall Productions, and buy a CD or ten!

Easter Family Photo

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St. Pauls 2 Our family attended church at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Augusta, GA – the church where Judith and I married 25 years ago.  Accompanying us was Judith's 93-year-old mother, aka Grannie.  It was  a special event for us all to be together. 

Afterward Anne and I headed to the Masters to watch those amazing golfers.   We sat in the stand at hole 8 for quite a while.  We watched Trevor Immelman make a long birdie putt and Tiger Woods sink an eagle putt.  The weather was wonderful.  Tonight my nose is sunburned red! 

We're staying with the Parkers who have graciously opened their house to the McCarthy invasion once again.  It is nice to have in-laws who are so welcoming.  So thanks John and Mary Bright!

I hope your Easter was fun, family filled, and joyful.  Easter is the most holy of days because of the miracle of Jesus' resurrection.  Regardless of your present circumstances, joy can be had in the hope of Easter.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

Happy Easter!

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May your Easter Day be filled with joy!

We're in the Augusta, GA area for the holiday with family.   My wife grew up here.  Later today, my daughter Anne and I are heading to the Masters Golf Tournament to watch the greats of the game.  We're hoping to watch Trevor Immelman play as his father and I are acquainted through my books.  They're a nice family.  I was delighted to see him win the green jacket last year.  

I hope your Easter Day is special.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin