By mid-June, I knew I was in trouble. I told my wife and I told my staff I was in dangerous territory. I hadn't done anything wrong. I possessed no wrong motives but circumstances around me since the beginning of 2018 were choking me physically, emotionally, and most importantly spiritually. They had been more than … Continue reading Ruthlessly Eliminating Hurry | A Personal Lesson
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Incredible Life of the Unhurried
Walking slow has been one of the hardest things I am learning to do.
My 2018 Goal Mantra
For the last three years, I have adopted a goal mantra for each year. They were created for my personal journey to work towards them throughout the year; a center point if you will. In 2016, I began using goal themes to build a better year and life. That year’s theme was Sabbath Rest. I … Continue reading My 2018 Goal Mantra
Art of Adoption(s): Rollin’ with the Rowland’s | How We Get Away
Change of place + change of pace = change of perspective I first heard this equation from pastor, author, and church leader Mark Batterson. It really makes a difference. My personal pastor encouraged us all to take two weeks off. He would share it takes two weeks to obtain full rest - the first week the … Continue reading Art of Adoption(s): Rollin’ with the Rowland’s | How We Get Away
52 Days Off a Year
“It is? I forgot about that!” replied a shocked corporate executive and leader in our church after I reminded him one of God’s top ten, the ten commandments, is to honor and remember the Sabbath. He had been raised in a home like I had where going to church was not an option and we were enjoying a breakfast together one morning. “I know!” I shot back. "I forgot too!"
Incredible Life of the Unhurried
Walking slow has been one of the hardest things I am learning to do.
Cure for Almost Every Problem
What if there was a cure for almost every problem we face today? A cure for cancer? A cure for stress? A cure for road rage? Heart attacks? Mental illness? PTSD? Anxiety? Murder rate? Suicide Rate? Marriage ills? Bad grades? Sleepless nights? This list can go on and on. What if God set in motion … Continue reading Cure for Almost Every Problem
