There’s a familiar saying that goes “opportunity knocks.” Sometimes he lightly taps at the door, barely loud enough to be heard, and sometimes he pounds so hard that it seems as though he’s going to break right through it. Other times he simply opens the door for you, but now and then he comes like the axe-wielding Jack Nicholson in …
2021
So, here we are at the last day of 2021. As I spent time reflecting upon my life’s adventure these last 364 days, I was filled with optimism for what 2022 would bring—even in light of the insanity of this past year. I share this with you and wish you an incredibly blessed, transformed, happy and healthy 2022. God bless! …
Get the funk out.
Get up. Shower. Go to work. Eat lunch. Come home. Eat Dinner. Watch TV. Go to bed. Repeat. There’s a certain comfort to be found in routine. It’s safe. It’s predictable. But it can also be dangerous. Structure is important and regimens can be healthy (exercise, sleep schedules, prayer, etc.). These routines help keep us grounded, centered and balanced. However, …
Love your neighbor.
“Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” Around the Thanksgiving holiday, people have been posting on their Facebook walls different things that they are thankful for—something I have enjoyed reading. It truly is a great exercise in reorienting our hearts to things of importance. And while I didn’t post them this year, I have been taking note in my heart …
Who are you?
Who are you? Are you the one who sees that the lanes ahead are merging and who drives like a NASCAR racer to ruthlessly cut your way in ahead of everyone else? Are you the one who lets the door close in someone’s face because you were in too much of a hurry to hold it open for a brief …