On the One Hand: A Back to School Reflection
I am a walking contradiction. Depending upon which minute of the day you talk to me, you might hear a different version of this story. On one hand, I feel relief. Joy. Release. Freedom. I am not the one in charge of two kid’s education. I don’t have to be the one to manage everything…
Saying “No” Paves the Way for a Fulfilling “Yes
The author discusses the importance of saying ‘no’, emphasizing that every ‘yes’ inevitably entails a trade-off, meaning a ‘no’ to something else. They underscore the need for intentional decision-making and recognizing the full cost of commitments. As a useful New Year’s resolution, they propose figuring out what matters most and articulating these trade-offs, to prioritize…
Hazmat suits and miracles.
I knew we were sick, I just didn’t know how sick. I’m not sure knowing would have changed anything though. We had been told to avoid any official personnel. Government people, police, and medical officials were definitely to be avoided. That was proving difficult as I opened my hotel door, to a hallway full of…
______ is not the Promised Land.
I put a lot of faith in the promised land. The Promised Land, in my mind’s eye, is where everything will fall into place. Once I get married, once I have kids, once I get that job, once we find the house, once we move to a certain city, once we get where we are…
You’re Moving Where? For How Long?
– A Short-term International Move with Two Young Kids These were the two questions uttered most often when we shared the news of our short-term move to Australia. Many laughed and then stopped when they realized we weren’t joking. I get it. It does almost seem laughable – it’s a long, long way. And it’s…
Everyone wants to be part of a winning team.
I remember when the Jacksonville Jaguars nearly went to the Superbowl. I don’t even particularly enjoy football and I was swept up in the excitement, the anticipation, and the hope of the big win. The city came together, people bought shirts, put on bumper stickers, and had signs in their yards. Something about the…
The Rush is Inside of Me.
There’s a saying, “Wherever you go, there you are.” It means that you can’t outrun yourself or your problems or the places where you find yourself struggling. You can change your location, your environment, your job, or the people you surround yourself with, but the common denominator between all those things, you, will still be…
The altar.
“Will you place your calling on the altar?” I was pumping gas and heard the words in a split second. The image of Abraham binding Issac and placing his only son on the altar before God immediately followed. These words surprised me and were nothing that I could have made up. How in the world…
Servant Leadership.
I’ve worked with multiple leaders over the years, but there are two that stand out for me as servant leaders. They were the ones leading both out front and from behind. I specifically remember one leader routinely jumping in at the end of our weekly event to stack chairs, throw away the trash, and pack…
I see in you.
Four words that hold the power to move someone from the sidelines into the midst of what God is doing. You are looking for the God-given gold in someone, a skillset, a leadership quality, or something simply worth celebrating about a person. I see in you this ability.I see in you this passion.I see in…
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