What the Video Doesn’t Show…

Have you seen the video?” one friend asked. Another asked if I thought the NFL got it right. I did see the video. You’ve probably seen it too – the one that’s making its rounds on the news. But I don’t think it’s really about the NFL. It’s not even about what...

A New Perspective on “Change”

I’ve heard it said that the only thing that is constant is change.  Maybe you’ve heard that too? Change doesn’t always feel comfortable. It’s not always something we welcome. If we’re honest, it can be quite disconcerting, uncomfortable, and leave us...

3 Lessons I Learned from my Dog

You could say I’ve been busy re-booting my writing and my blog. Over the past several weeks I’ve been speaking at and/or attending a variety of conferences. During that time I’ve really been seeking God’s direction for my writing – not just for this...
5 Life Lessons from a Game of Connect Four

5 Life Lessons from a Game of Connect Four

I recently dusted off my family’s old Connect Four and enjoyed several games.  While I watched the emerging patterns, with my evolving strategy, I realized that this simple game offers a few good life lessons. 1. Some times it’s not your turn. Some times we need to...

7 Great Ways to Live Lighter in the New Year

With the sound of New Year’s noise makers fading, it’s a natural time of year to make changes that can lead to a healthier, happier life. Many of us resolve to improve our physical health by eating right and exercising. However, we often forget that the worldly...

Unwrap new self-worth this Christmas…

With all the excitement of Christmas just around the corner, it’s a great time to discard some of the common messages of self worth we can too often get from the world around us throughout the year…. You are not defined by the number of presents under your tree, Or...