Funk – Jason Hirsch

Funk = Not thinking right! Yes, that is the zone I have been in.  It is the zone in which I can’t seem to think straight, focus, and there are so many unknowns.  In the words of Achmed the dead terrorist “Holy Crap!”:) Bear with me, because my Funk is not God’s fault. It is not [...]

John Wooden Philosphies #8 – Jason Hirsch

This is my last and final post on John Wooden Philosophies.  Give me some of your own philosophies you live by, and I will post them.  It would be fun! 8. Count and give thanks for your blessings every day. This is something we can easily miss as we get caught in the hustle and bustle [...]

John Wooden Philosophies #7 – Jason Hirsch

7.  Pray For Guidance. Last night @ EpicChurchLasVegas we held our monthly prayer gathering we call “The Furnace.”  Always a powerful time of worship & prayer. I was especially moved by the prayers of students & children.  I love hearing and seeing the faith of the younger generation activated. Let me give you some quick quotes, [...]

John Wooden Philosophies #6 – Jason Hirsch

6.  Build A Shelter Against A Rainy Day. To my friends living in southeast Wisconsin, that is probably an understatement?  I hope your basements are recovering from 8 inches of rain in a very short period of time?  Crazy! Let me give you my definition of rainy day.  Rainy day = Crisis.  Crisis is normal [...]

John Wooden Philosophies #5 – Jason Hirsch

5.  Make Friendship A Fine Art. Let me begin by saying, “Relational investment is expensive — it costs you time!!”  Now, I could get into deep friendships here, but that is not what I am going for.  I believe we will probably only have a few really deep friendships in our lives.  I thank God [...]

John Wooden Philosophies #4 – Jason Hirsch

4.  Drink Deeply From Good Books.  Especially The Bible! Over the years, the Bible has increasingly become my ultimate source. It gives me truth, and leads me to understand the heart of my Heavenly Father in deep and intimate ways.  Here is what the bible says: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and [...]

John Wooden Philosophies #3 – Jason Hirsch

3.  Help Others. Sounds simple right?  Immediately many of you may be thinking, homeless, orphans, sick, elderly, etc.  While benevolence to the under resourced is necessary, and an earmark of Disciples of Jesus Christ.  I think this philosophy goes a little bit further than touching the fringe and outcast of our culture. Let me explain. [...]

John Wooden Philosophies #2 – Jason Hirsch

2.   Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Masterpiece defined:  Your greatest work. Imagine living by that philosophy.  One that says, “I am going to bring my greatest, do my greatest, and live my greatest, everyday.  How would that impact your relationships?  How would that impact your work?  How would that change your life?  Is that [...]

John Wooden Philosophies #1 – Jason Hirsch

On June 4th, the nation mourned the death of legendary UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden, a man revered as much for his off-court character as his on-court genius. On the court, Wooden’s exploits were unmatched. His teams captured seven straight titles, won 88 consecutive games, and had a perfect 10-0 record in championship contests. Overall, Wooden compiled [...]

Why Is Being Teachable So Important? #3 – Jason Hirsch

Teachability = Able and Willing To Listen And Learn From Others. Let me give you a quick re-cap of why being teachable is so important?  Read my prior posts to at least stir your thinking. First: 1.   It shows that love is active in your life.   Love reveals the Holy Spirits work in you.  [...]

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