Life Link Community Church, 248 Olney Avenue, Marion, OH (2026)

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06/01/2026

Chap's Chat - Listen To The Doctor

Do you ever give much thought to what your future might hold? Many people seem to ignore the possibility that they could ever do anything to alter the long-term course of their life. They live with a "laissez-faire" attitude of, "I'll take care of today, and leave the rest to chance." Years ago, Doris Day sang a very popular song, "Que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be. The future is not ours to see. Que sera, sera."

Personally, I am being challenged by something I read in a book a few days ago. It had to do with asking yourself, "What do I want my life to look like in the next five years?" That is not a simple question to answer for people in my age category; but as for myself, I refuse to turn my life completely over to the law-of-averages. No matter our age, we possess some power and control in much of the direction of our life. I'm not fooling myself, or rejecting reality; nor, do I believe that one necessarily must accept life the way it comes to them. We can at least, in some degree, design our life to be the way we want it to be.

One of the world's renown philosophers said it this way, "You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own and you know what you know. And you are the one who'll decide where to go." Dr. Seuss. 😎

Just think about it: five years = 260 weeks, 1,825 days, 2,33,000 minutes. What will you do with it? Take the time to evaluate all the years that preceded the next five. Get to your starting gate now. Before you know it, a whole century is going to get away from you. Have you ever given a thought about that? Most life spans envelope nearly 100 years. How much more time do you need to do, what may be, the most profitable part of your life?

Now is the time to begin your quest. Imagine! Being debt free. Living in sobriety. Conquering a childhood memory. Getting that degree. It's your journey; it can happen! I've read it, and I've heard it preached. I'll say it to you, "What would you attempt, if you knew you could not fail?" Albert Einstein said, "Your imagination is the preview to life's coming attractions." It is not original from me, but it is true, "If you don't have a dream, how can you have a dream come true?"

I want to believe that I have experienced a number of memorable five-year segments in my lifetime. Beginning April 28, 2026, is my mark for what I pray will be the best future ever, and I pray the same for you! Dan Zadra, a well-known author and consultant, wrote, "Your resources are always far greater than you imagine them to be. Never ask, 'Can I do this?' Ask instead, 'How can I do this?' "

Blessings Upon Thee!
Chap

05/04/2026

CHAP’S CHAT
“What’s Holding You Up?”

Many years ago, I heard a story about a building called "The Leaning Tower of Pisa." Sometime around the twelfth century, an architect by the name of Bonnano Pisano, began the project of a bell tower as part of a large cathedral. For nearly nine hundred years, this tower, consisting of eight stories, has survived the threat of total collapse, due to a faulty foundation. Tourists from all over the world have made the pilgrimage to Florence, Italy, to gaze in wonderment at this structure, which refuses to fall over. Most builders would call it a mystery. It started to tilt before the second story was even finished. By the time it was completed, the eighth floor measured eighteen feet off center. As someone observed, "It is the mistake that became an icon."

In most instances, even the least experienced builder is fully aware of the value of a precise beginning point. A flawless foundation is not just a good idea; it is crucial. When Miss Nancy and I were having our house built, the man digging the foundation was not accurate; so, the building inspector would not approve it, until the man returned to correct his mistake. It does not matter whether it is a building or a life; the foundation is pivotal.

It could not be any better illustrated than what the scriptures teach in Matthew 7:26,27. Jesus gave the parable of a man who built his house on the sand, and another man who built his house on a rock. When the storm arose, it was the proving grounds for each house. (Which house do you think stood the test?) What a travesty, when history records another wasted life, because they were "leaning" in the wrong direction. It is not difficult to conclude that if someone cuts corners on the essentials, they are endangering, not just their personal life, but also, their family. It certainly is not laughable to observe destruction develop, when people by-pass the hard work by first, "digging deep" in laying the foundation, not only for a good life, but a great life. What happens beneath the surface, determines the structure on top.

So let us be mindful of our foundations in faith, family and purpose. For it is in these unseen depths that a life of true stability and lasting impact is built.

Blessings Upon Thee!
Chap

03/31/2026

Chap's Chat - "Be Prepared"

No doubt many sincere people face challenges by staying prepared for daily uncertainties, driven by self-awareness, along with a sense of responsibility toward others. When I was a boy, I was a Boy Scout for a time. The motto for the troop was "Be Prepared." These words have stayed with me all of my life.

I believe it is a bit unrealistic to be prepared for every eventuality. Certainly, we want to be mindful of life's necessities, and even emergencies that may arise; but even, the all-bases-covered kind of person has limitations. None of us possess the ability of knowing everything, thinking everything or doing everything. After all, it is not a violation against our character to admit our humanity. So often, our efforts of preparedness have revolved around the more major considerations of our life: family, home and health. Much of the time, money and energies are devoted to what we evaluate as the larger and more important issues.

Let's look a little deeper into the subject of personal preparedness. I don't know who first said, "I didn't think I would need that, until I did!" However, this quote does beg for our attention and exploration. I think it is a very evocative thought. Most of us eventually learn the lesson that it is often the smaller things which have a way of developing into bigger issues, by simply underestimating or overlooking them. They can end-up steering our whole day. May we begin a new way of appreciating the little things of life; such as:
• An umbrella during a sudden cloud burst
• A flashlight at night for a flat tire emergency
• A safety pin for a failed zipper
How haunting those words, "I didn't think I would need that, until I did," becomes a reality. Yes, the seemingly trivial details can quietly, but assuredly, alter the course of a moment or a whole day.

So, as we part ways another time, I would like to encourage you not to minimize or dismiss the significance of "little things."

As many of you are aware, this coming Sunday is the most significant Christian event of all time. We celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I wouldn't want to fail to wish you and your loved ones, a beautiful and Happy Easter!

Blessings Upon Thee!
Chap

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248 Olney Avenue
Marion, OH
43302

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http://www.lifelinkcc.org/

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