Excited for Christmas

Excited for Christmas

The day after Halloween, my kids begin to ask: when can we decorate for Christmas? My wife and I tell them we have to wait a few weeks but that doesn’t stop them from asking again: when can we decorate for Christmas? As a parent, I want to tell them it is too...
Why Write a Book?

Why Write a Book?

Why did you write a book? This is a common question I receive when people learn about my book, Hope Realized. Shortly after publishing Hope Realized three years ago, I had the opportunity to do a number of podcasts interviews to get the word out about it. Each...
Summer Rewind: Releasing Unrealized Potential

Summer Rewind: Releasing Unrealized Potential

Over the past two summers, I have shared posts from the past that I feel are relevant to today. With that in mind, I hope you enjoy this “Summer Rewind”! In this week’s Summer Rewind, we look back at a post titled Releasing Unrealized Potential. It...
Reasons to Serve This Summer

Reasons to Serve This Summer

The beginning of summer always makes me think about serving and volunteering. I think this is because volunteering opportunities have been a part of my summer for many years. From something simple such as taking an afternoon to landscape for someone who could no...
What Story Are You Telling Yourself?

What Story Are You Telling Yourself?

What does it mean to Thrive? In a recent post titled “What Does It Mean to Thrive”, I started to examine this question. I discussed the impact environment has on thriving, both from an internal and external perspective. From an external standpoint...