An Honest Day’s Fun
Have you ever had a day of good fun that felt like it was truly wholesome? Some days you work …
The Office
I’m sorry this isn’t a writeup on one of the most popular TV shows. If that’s what you’re here for, …
Bedtime
I’ve started a new rhythm with my accountability partner in hopes of increasing our energy and making us more productive. …
Too Much To Think About
It seems when it rains it pours. Most people I talk to about their job seem to say something along …
Survivor Perspective
At this very moment, there’s a child being born that will never make more than 2 dollars a day. There’s …
When A Plan Comes Together
I took a personality thing one time that focused on career insights and where I would be good. The test …
The Joys of Family
I know not everyone comes from loving family’s, so I know some of this may be hard to relate to …
The Dangers Of People Pleasing
Right when I think that I’m on a good track and doing things for the glory of God, I have …
Remember The Office
Have you ever had an experience where you did something not that long ago, you take a break from that …
Minorly Inconvenienced
In a season of explosions that kill hundreds of people, wildfires destroying millions of dollars worth of property, viruses taking …
Checking Up On Old Friends
I’ve recently been feeling the weight of old friendships that I haven’t kept in touch with well over the last …
Feelin’ Blessed…Never Stressed?
Sometimes I get a big overwhelmed feeling like, “Wow, how am I so blessed?” This may cause guilt for some …
Energized with Less Sleep
In the past week, I’ve averaged about 5 to 5.5 hours of sleep each night. Significantly less than I had …
The Ghost Car
It’s 8:15 PM. I’ve just gotten home after dinner with a friend. I park the car, we chat for a …
Routine Is More Restful Than Vacation
I’ve realized over the last few years that vacation is not often a very restful time. Many wiser people than …
Fairbanks Airport Musings
At 11am this morning, I was canoeing down a freezing cold river in the Alaska interior. Over 20 miles in …
The Bad Sport
I hate playing sports I’m not good at. Hate is a strong word, but it fairly well describes my feelings …
The Art Of Seeing Yourself In Others
It can be really difficult to know when you’re doing something that annoys other people. Even someone who has a …
The Joy Of Connecting
There’s a simple joy of having people over to your house and feeding them. You get to serve others and …
Just In Case Vs. Just In Time
There are two types of learning methods (and probably others) out there. I’ve heard them referred to as Just in …
Pains Of Change
There’s an excitement in Change. For some, it’s a good excitement, some it’s a bad. Some don’t know what kind …
The Competetive Advantage
I was recently asked if I was always competitive or if it developed over time. Anyone who knows me well …
Trust Parenting: Following Jesus’ Example
How to parent your child is likely one of the most widely discussed topics in the US, and probably the …
Blunt Force Conversation
There are many kinds of personalities as it comes to conversation. Some people would rather die than have any kind …
Why Do You Love Friday?
There’s a normal mentality, in the US at least, to hate Monday’s and love Friday’s. I’ve talked before about how …
Packing For A Big Day
It seems like there’s nothing quite like packing for a big trip to bring you to your knees on realizing …
Hometown Feel vs Current Town Feel
Probably more applicable to people who grew up in one place for a lot of their life, but I was …
Upfront Work
9 times out of 9 if you ask me if I’d rather work 10 hours today or 2 hours for …
Clutter In Your Life
You offer someone a ride in your car. You unlock your car. You open the driver-side door about 2 seconds …
An 8 Pizza Night
Was your family growing up the kind of family that made exactly the right amount of food (or maybe not …