Confession: I've always found it interesting to hear pastors talk about how they set out to preach a great sermon, and end up preaching primarily to themselves. I found it slightly dubious. No longer. I drafted the outline for this week's topics and found them just fine. And then I arrived at today's selected topic.... Continue Reading →
I'm not going to start with a 100 squat challenge or a mile-a-day run. You're welcome. The central point of this whole series is incremental, sustainable change. So we'll start with something a little closer to home, a little easier to swallow, a simpler change. We need less sugar in our lives, y'all. I was... Continue Reading →
Before we jump into 21 days of mindful growth, let's start with a lay-of-the-land conversation. I've read many systems for goal setting, with categories ranging from five to eight. After a small hiatus from the works of others, I settled on seven categories that cover the breadth of a healthy life. Physical Health: Come on,... Continue Reading →
In October, 2014, I ran a half-marathon with friends in San Jose. It was an incredible process to commit to, train for, and ultimately run 13.1 miles through a beautiful city. During the many, many miles I logged in training, I developed some perspectives and processes that have served in unexpected arenas. The greatest of... Continue Reading →
My dear readers, Looking through the site, I found this old draft from before. (Love me in all my foibles, but the exact timeline on this one is fuzzy.) I didn't post it, because the moment it which it was written in was too fresh for many. My hope is that it has aged like... Continue Reading →
I've just purchased three birthday gifts, and I feel like I deserve a freakin' medal. Let me elaborate. My eldest son was invited to multiple birthday parties this weekend. (Oh, the joy of grade-school life) Upon deliberating the inviters, the styles of parties, and who might be there, we landed on two parties with three... Continue Reading →
I’ve been a little lost lately. I entered the life of both-children-in-full-time-school and left a career in direct sales, and in the interim, I feel like I’ve lost tabs on my true north. I know, I have much to be grateful for: husband, home, family, children, God, food, everything that makes my life smoother than... Continue Reading →
I was recently asked to be in a commercial for a local eatery. In the original request, my understanding was that it would be a crowd scene shot, looking to fill the restaurant, bring your kids, eat cupcakes, it'll be fun kind of commercial. Awesome! Excuse to get out with the family and get free... Continue Reading →
CC: What's on my mind 