Author: Joey

The polarization of the American culture these days seems to be growing more and more. Do you wear a mask, … Continue ReadingThe Shame Game

When someone says something controversial, often the first reaction is to ask where they got their information from. What statistics … Continue ReadingThe Trouble With Stats

“I learned that lesson my first year of marriage when I got my wife a dishwasher for marriage.” At the … Continue ReadingThe $6,000 Bracelet

If you were to list out your good news from each day, what might it be? When someone asks you … Continue ReadingWhat’s Your Good News?

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” as they say. It seems this is especially true as you give … Continue ReadingOne Man’s Treasure is Another Man’s Trash

Have you ever played King Of the Hill? Have you ever played king of the hill, but with a 15-foot … Continue ReadingBo-Taoshi

I talk to a lot of people who are in the 18-22 age range that seem to feel pretty helpless. … Continue ReadingAnticipatory Excitment

I’ve heard statistics that talk about how the suicide rate in places where it’s more overcast and rainy are higher. … Continue ReadingRainy Joy

Many are familiar with the 5 love languages book/theory. That, in general, people give or receive love in 5 main … Continue ReadingGift Giving

As we go into a season of holidays. Many in their family gatherings, some exchanging gifts. Eating more food than … Continue ReadingPrivileged

It’s the time of year that if you’re on Instagram, all of the stories have been taken over by people … Continue ReadingWhat About Your Minutes With Jesus?

This is the season that many people have traditions centered around holidays and special events they remember. Some are exciting … Continue ReadingTraditions

Have you ever been thinking about something that you think you may be wrong on? Or maybe like you’ve had … Continue ReadingConvicted Over the Edge

Most people I talk to will often talk about several books that they are currently reading. For me, someone who … Continue ReadingFinishing A Book

You’re playing a game with a bunch of kids who are on average 6-8 years younger than you are. They … Continue ReadingHow Much Competition Is Too Far

If you were given the option to only be able to read your Bible ever again or brush your teeth … Continue ReadingBrushing Your Teeth Vs Reading Your Bible

It’s 3:00pm at the end of your work day. It’s the day before Thanksgiving. The emails have slowly stopped filtering … Continue ReadingHoliday Fatigue

Over the last year, who has had the biggest impact on your life? In our company call on Monday, we … Continue ReadingWho Has Impacted You?

Starting about 3 weeks ago, I started prepping for a retreat I’m teaching at this weekend. I’ve known about the … Continue ReadingThe Mad Rush School Mindset

One of the best pieces of advice I got when moving to a new city was about how to meet … Continue ReadingWhat Makes You So Interesting?

It’s almost impossible to have two months’ heads up on something you have to do and actually to start working … Continue ReadingCrunch Time Writing

What if someone offered you a million dollars every day, if you read one chapter of a book every day? … Continue ReadingRead a Book For a Million Dollars

Have you ever had a day of good fun that felt like it was truly wholesome? Some days you work … Continue ReadingAn Honest Day’s Fun

If you’ve ever had a tire blow, you know the pain that then ensures. Not only the chaos of potentially … Continue ReadingWe’d Fix Things Faster With No Spare Tire

Have you ever gone to bed telling yourself that you’re going to get up early and get a bunch of … Continue ReadingWhy Do You Hate Future You?

Have you ever realized that a certain area of town has a certain race more than others? Most people might … Continue ReadingPeople Sort Themselves Out