Sometime last year I read through Michael Hyatt’s book Free to Focus. One of the takeaways for me was to establish a startup/shutdown routine for my work days. Being that I love routine, I’m still doing it, for the most part. One adjustment I’ve made is to start my day …
Authenticity Wins
I stink at social media. I have often said that Instagram is my favorite social media platform, but I very rarely ever post on it. Why Instagram? I love the idea of a well taken photo. I’m not a photographer, and I rarely remember to take one when I need …
Relational Investments
Early yesterday morning my junior high daughter realized her band audition video was due by midnight last night instead of Friday, as she thought. So she spent the day practicing her pieces. And I mean the day. Every time I came home, she was playing, trying to figure it out. …
3 Ongoing Conversations for Growth
Have you ever driven somewhere only to think back on the journey and realize you had stopped paying attention? I hate to admit this, but one time on a trip I realized I didn’t remember driving through a town (sleep may have played a part, but it was a small …
It’s Okay to Mourn
One of the things we’ve started doing at my church is sending out a daily devotional written by a variety of staff and members. Earlier this week, I wrote the following and thought I would share it here as well. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” …