Good leadership starts with our families and our spouses. Having a healthy family dynamic brings peace, confidence, and support to every area of our lives.
Have you argued with your spouse? Yes! Yes! Yes! This is a part of life and in any meaningful relationship, there will be arguments. The issue is, will we fight fair and grow from the argument or divide from it? Right now there’s a trend where people do not grow from arguments. Instead, they divide,…
Right now I’m sitting on the floor of an elementary school’s gym, watching my son practice basketball. His dreams are big and his desire shows in the hard work he puts in. From the details in practice to the games he plays, he’s reaching to learn and be the best he can be. I’m not…
Right now I’m downtown writing this blog at a Starbucks. People are leaning over tables toward each other as they talk and sip their favorite specialty drinks. Others are sitting alone looking at their phones or laptops doing work or zoning out. This scene speaks to a common picture in our culture as we connect,…
When you said I do at the altar, what was your dream? You felt love and hope that you and your spouse could have something special that would last decades, and then see the next generations take shape. Your depth of love led you to take the step of faith and marry your spouse. To…
Money is a big deal. It’s on our minds and we’re very sensitive toward the subject. We work to make a living as we provide for our families, give to God, achieve our goals, and impact generations that follow us. Money is not bad, it’s a tool. When it’s done right, great things happen! “And…
“Family is the opportunity to grow a love that impacts generations.” Family is an amazing dichotomy. The best of us and the worst of us steam from our family. From this dichotomy, we can love and imprint the generations to come. This is why marriages are attacked, kids and parents are tempted to drift away…
“The only thing worse than being blind, is having sight and no vision.” Helen Keller Vision sees the possibilities of what could be and goals helps that become reality. As leaders, we know the importance of goals. They drive us, keep us focused and direct our faith and hope. To do anything in life requires…
Did you ever get a redo in school? I did and man, I needed it. Far too often I was not prepared and after I did badly on a test, to get a redo was huge. Of course, the second time around I did better because I learned from my mistake and was able to…
Here we are, almost to the end of one year and the beginning of a new one. For some, they can’t wait to get out of 2022. For others, they don’t want to leave because they are unsure of what 2023 will bring. It’s interesting because this holiday can bring diametrically different feelings to everyone….
I hope your family gatherings are meaningful, with food that is amazing and gifts that are what you wanted. This is the most wonderful time of the year and as we connect with others and reflect, I pray our hearts are stirred to remember Jesus! Jesus is the greatest Christmas gift anyone could have. He’s…