So, I’m stealing part of a blog entry from Perry Noble (@perrynoble) today. He posted a great blog today that you should definitely go and read. It reminded me of a quote long forgotten that I once clung to very tightly. I was originally inspired by this quote in High School by Dr. George Grant (@gileskirk). Dr. Grant taught me to love and cherish the wisdom and character of Teddy Roosevelt, along with many other amazing men and leaders.
This quote brings me encouragement, inspiration and courage to keep going even on the toughest of days. I hope it inspires you!
“It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. Whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause. Who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement, and who, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat.” Teddy Roosevelt
I am a husband, father and pastor in that order. My heart is to give what I have, all of what I have, to see people fall in love with Jesus. My heart is for God's church, missions and adoption. I wanna see followers of Jesus leave a lasting mark on the culture we live in. 
Big Al Shockley on June 30, 2010
I always tell them,”Well,at least I tried.What are you doing to make a differance?”When you attempt to build a box(not just settling to think outside the box),you will always have critics.What I find sad and disturbing, is many,no make that most times,it is Christians bashing other Christians.Shame on us!Constructive criticism is not only ok,it is welcomed.Just don’t rip apart the box.