Happy Thanksgiving! I’ve spent quite a few words the past couple weeks trying to encourage gratitude (click here, here, or go back to Tueday’s post to see what I mean). But, if you have the time, I invite you to read this post–one that seemed to resonate with a large number …
wes Take Time to Unwind
Years ago, I remember traveling over a holiday break with my new wife (the same one I have currently). I remember where we were exactly on the road to my hometown as I shared with her my passion about some ministry ideas I had recently discovered. It was a pivotal …
3 Reasons to Hand Write a Note Today
A few weeks ago I had the honor of speaking with a group of student leaders. Their leader is someone I respect, and I was grateful for the opportunity in and of itself. Then, I was blown out of the water. About a week later, I got a handwritten note …
3 Tips to Develop a Lifestyle of Learning
I have been very fortunate in my life. School came easy to me. I rarely had to work on school work. I grew up in a small school, and was generally able to finish most of my homework before heading home for the day. Going through college, I had to …
When Mistakes Are Not Mistakes, pt 3
We’ve all been there–the frustration of leading. You pour hours into a project or event or relationship, only to experience sub-par results. Or you have to make a decision in the moment, only to realize later you made the wrong choice. Anyone who has been in a leadership role can …