Life Lesson: You Go Where Your Eyes Go It was one of those brutally hot days. The kind of day where the pavement radiates heat like an engine on the verge of blowing. And there I was—jogging in it. Soaking up the sun like someone who had clearly lost his mind. I swear, I saw... Continue Reading →
Focus Forward
13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 3: 13-14 Want to wreck... Continue Reading →
Dirt and roots
Growth amidst the dirt and roots, the grime and smell yet yielding to life. Crushed, down further and further into the decayed rotting soil of life goes the roots in search of precious water and sustenance. Out of the effort springs forth life above ground where the roots can't see. It seems our focus in life is... Continue Reading →
Applause
Applause, like candy, is sweet to the taste—yet it always leaves you wanting more.Have you ever received applause only to find yourself craving it again? That’s because applause is a poor motivator. It’s fickle, fleeting, and rarely satisfies for long. The performer must constantly outdo the last act to earn louder cheers. But what if... Continue Reading →
Conspiracy Monster
"In the absence of information, conspiracies abound." – Brené Brown There’s a little monster inside of us called the conspiracy monster.This creature lives between your ears and roars things that aren’t true. Its whispers and growls can be heard in classrooms, boardrooms, and even bedrooms. The conspiracy monster feeds on fragments of information—bits with plenty... Continue Reading →