Rhythm of Life: Fighting for Church
For the first time in a decade, I don’t work for the local church. When that change happened in November, it was wild. That first Sunday morning especially, I felt like I was breaking the rules. As if there was some sort of law enforcement officer who was standing behind the curtain waiting to arrest me for my deviance.
You Probably Need a New Experience
“A rut is a grave with no ends.” - Earl Nightingale
And whether we want to admit it or not, we’ve all been there. We’ve been in places that feel redundant, or in spaces that don’t foster growth. So the question becomes: What do we do when we are in a rut?
Five Apps That I Use Every Day to Be More Productive
This week I decided to throw in a bonus blog. This is something way off topic and unlike most of what I write about on a regular basis. This is all about technology and the way it can be used as a tool to impact the way I work.
Goofy Faces
Last week I took part in celebrating the life of an incredible man. He was the kind of guy who oozed fun and, at the same time, could have the best conversations with you. Pat Kiefer was one of the most amazing men I’ve ever met.
Joy And Pain
At the last funeral I was presiding over, the co-celebrant made a great statement about joy and pain. He said, “Without the depth of pain we could never celebrate the fullness of joy.”
What Will You Be Celebrating When You’re 90?
This past weekend our family celebrated ninety years of life for my wife’s Oma (grandmother). Oma’s party was an absolute success, and the smile on her face looked like it was built on a foundation of a lifetime of happiness. Generation after generation of the family filled the room, and it was good....