Geoff Gentry

Serving and helping have always a part of who I am. Last year saw me take new steps in this area. I want to make 2018 a year more focused on walking out serving in all the areas where Christ has me.   Goal 1 – Serving In Church: 2017 saw me become a deacon […] Read more

Year end brings a time for reflection on my 2017 goals. I’ve had a busy and full year and one of the things I miss about Stuff I Learned Yesterday (SILY) is the opportunity to reflect on life in a focused way. So it is time to do that for the year. Reflection On My […] Read more

  Move or get out of the way.  If you aren’t moving forward you are moving backwards. These are just two of the phrases that keep our fast paced world driving forward. But is that what God wants?  I think He wants people who are ready to move and but able to rest as well. […] Read more

Goals are easily set but hard to keep if we don’t make plans to see them accomplished.  Last year I decided to only set 4 goals.  I believe that helped make those goals easier to work out. So for 2017, I intend to only set four as well. Goals Walked Out in 2016: This past […] Goals are easily set but hard to keep if we don’t make plans to see them accomplished.  Last year I decided to only set 4 goals.  I believe that helped make those goals easier to work out. So for 2017, I intend to only set four as well.  <a href="https://geoffgentry.org/2017/01/02/goals-for-2017-constantly-growing/">Read more…</a>

  Story, a word composed of five letters, but this word can describe a short tale or a long epic.  A story can be a word for a fable or fictional tale, but it can also describe the events of a person’s life.  The power of story can change the world.   Story and Storytellers: […] Story, a word composed of five letters, but this word can describe a short tale or a long epic.  A story can be a word for a fable or fictional tale, but it can also describe the events of a person’s life.  The power of story can change the world. <a href="https://geoffgentry.org/2016/07/04/the-power-of-story/">Read more…</a>

Summer is a time of changing gears, slowing down, and vacation.  For me it is a time of Summer reflections, time to look back and look forward. Won’t you join me? Summer Reflections: Another school year has come to an end.  This one was good one, but moved very quickly.  In many ways this school […] Summer is a time of changing gears, slowing down, and vacation.  For me it is a time of Summer reflections, time to look back and look forward. Won’t you join me?  <a href="https://geoffgentry.org/2016/06/11/summer-reflections/">Read more…</a>

Being yourself is not easy.  Many times being around family makes it even more challenging.  It is time we talked about it! The end of each year brings multiple opportunities to be with family. It can be a hard time of year or a good time of year. With family, you should be yourself. So why […] Being yourself is not easy.  Many times being around family makes it even more challenging.  It is time we talked about it! <a href=" https://geoffgentry.org/2016/06/04/being-yourself-with-family/">Read more…</a>

Music may not be the central focus of your life. But if you stop and think about it you will realize the power of music has a huge impact in your life. Our lives don’t have an epic John Williams, Hans Zimmer, or Bear McCreary soundtrack playing as we go about our lives. Or does […] Music may not be the central focus of your life. But if you stop and think about it you will realize the power of music has a huge impact in your life. Our lives don’t have an epic John Williams, Hans Zimmer, or Bear McCreary soundtrack playing as we go about our lives. Or does it? <a href="https://geoffgentry.org/2016/04/09/power-music-2/">Read More…</a>

I grew up in the church and we have a phrase, “mountain top experiences.” It is used to describe times of intense emotions, spiritual breakthrough and growth. Growing up and even as an adult I have had many. I cherish them, but the challenge is coming back down or serving others in the midst of […] I grew up in the church and we have a phrase, “mountain top experiences.” It is used to describe times of intense emotions, spiritual breakthrough and growth. Growing up and even as an adult I have had many. I cherish them, but the challenge is coming back down or serving others in the midst of them. It’s hard to go back to the valley. <a href="https://geoffgentry.org/2016/03/24/mountain-top-experiences-sily-401/">Read more…</a>