After a long day on a trip to New York City I checked my watch for steps taken and decided to journal with this photo after walking over 12 miles in one day. It was a long and exhausting day, however I was so refreshed by the memories made on my journey. In fact, I […]
You Can’t Do This
I can do it! Any parent has heard this from their child numerous times. This struggle for independence is critical for growth and development. At the same time, when an adult says it we view it as confident, or in the extreme as arrogant. Personally, I am a fan of positive thinking, hard work, drive, […]
Remember, Rest, Reflect
What are some life experiences you will never forget? As you reflect in your own memory bank, consider a few of mine: I will never forget where I was on September 11 and watched the towers fall. I will never forget the birth of my children and the indescribable joy in my heart. I will […]
The “Do Better” Curse
If you have ever been to an arcade to play Pac-Man or Galaga, then you know the feeling of motivation the leaderboard can give you after the game ends. Seeing your name sit in the top 10, this invisible force begins to pull on you saying, “play again, you can do better.” A few hours […]
Mimicking His Movements
People are wired differently and thus learn differently. I am one who is a better visual or experiential learner. I don’t mind reading the instruction manual, but do better with photos or a YouTube video. I was reminded of this recently on a ski trip with friends to Utah. The snow was beautiful and I […]
Trailblazer
I had the opportunity to travel deep into Lookout Mountain, Georgia. There I stood in awe of Ruby Falls. After I descended 260 feet deep into the ground by elevator, I then followed a path deep into the mountain to enjoy the splendor of this underground waterfall. Millions have enjoyed this tourism spectacle. However it […]
Squirrel!
I admit it. I am easily distracted. Sometimes I feel like the dog in “UP”. I’m engaged in a conversation or a task then all of a sudden, “SQUIRREL!.” Who’s with me? I know that many of you can relate. In some ways this is a gift, because I can manage a lot at one […]
Clinging to Promises
When my wife gave me my wedding ring on November 16, 1996, she wisely had engraved our anniversary date inside the 10K gold band. I could never forget this beautiful and momentous day. In her wisdom, she was able to look beyond the emotion of the day and recognize the common and normal tendencies of […]
True North
In high school, I did a science project on electricity. Now let me be upfront, science and math are not my forte. For this experience, I was encouraged to explore electricity and the possibilities of it creating energy that could regenerate. That project was not my best work, but it did lead me on a […]
Continual Worship
We are all called to worship. The writer of Hebrews points out to his readers that according to the Psalm, all of the angels are to worship Jesus. While all the angels have specific roles that God has placed them in, we see here that they are all to worship him no matter what job they […]