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Leadership eyes When multiple people look at something, not everyone sees the same thing. Some people see the problem. Some see the solution. Some see who to blame. Some see why it can’t work and some see why it will work. What do you see when looking at a situation? Everyone has their perspective on…
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,…
“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…
Christmas is the greatest story ever told! It’s God sending his son Jesus to redeem us, free us, and take us home with Him. This is what we’re made for, to be with God forever. This is why we were made. In Him we live, we move and we have our being. Jesus is the…
What a weekend. Had a great staff Christmas party, coached two basketball games, went to the Big Ten Championship game with my sons, and then had an amazing day at church! After all of that, right now my son and I are watching a football game, Sumer is in the kitchen with our daughter, and…
What do you do every day? I hope you brush your teeth, take a shower and put on clean clothes. Let’s start there! But seriously, what do you do every day? This goes beyond the basic necessities to take care of ourselves and it goes to deeper places within us. This speaks to our motivation,…