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The Conversation Starters – Day 14 of 31

Posted onAugust 14, 2021 By Joey

In most groups, there are only a few people who are good at both starting and continuing on a conversation. … Continue ReadingThe Conversation Starters – Day 14 of 31

You Are Paying To Be Deceived

Posted onFebruary 20, 2021 By Joey

When you watch a really good movie, you see characters in outfits that look appropriate to the setting. You see … Continue ReadingYou Are Paying To Be Deceived

The Onion Friendship

Posted onJanuary 29, 2021 By Joey

Tomorrow I will likely pick up my normal posting on what I’m reading in scripture, but today, I had quite … Continue ReadingThe Onion Friendship

The Discipleship Leftovers

The Discipleship Leftovers

Posted onDecember 26, 2020 By Joey

When you move into a community, it’s an odd feeling not knowing who you’re going to connect with. Who are … Continue ReadingThe Discipleship Leftovers

20/20 Vision

20/20 Vision

Posted onDecember 24, 2020 By Joey

When I was about 13 years old, I went to the eye doctor and I was told that my left … Continue Reading20/20 Vision

Trust Parenting: Following Jesus’ Example

Trust Parenting: Following Jesus’ Example

Posted onAugust 9, 2020 By Joey

How to parent your child is likely one of the most widely discussed topics in the US, and probably the … Continue ReadingTrust Parenting: Following Jesus’ Example

When Incidental Turns Into Delibrate

When Incidental Turns Into Delibrate

Posted onJune 30, 2020July 1, 2020 By Joey

There are a lot of things that go on in the background of many societies, clubs, houses, churches, companies, etc, … Continue ReadingWhen Incidental Turns Into Delibrate

Working Because of Appreciation Vs Working for Appreciation

Working Because of Appreciation Vs Working for Appreciation

Posted onJune 17, 2020 By Joey

There may be some ties and analogies that are far-reaching here, but they seemed appropriate nonetheless. I don’t know how … Continue ReadingWorking Because of Appreciation Vs Working for Appreciation

Racial Reconciliation

Racial Reconciliation

Posted onMay 27, 2020 By Joey

I don’t have a lot to say on this subject except for the fact that I have much, much more … Continue ReadingRacial Reconciliation

Can A Shopping Cart Determine Your Worth In Society?

Can A Shopping Cart Determine Your Worth In Society?

Posted onMay 26, 2020 By Joey

Leave it to an Instagram post to make you think deeply. I saw a post today on Instagram that used … Continue ReadingCan A Shopping Cart Determine Your Worth In Society?

The Moon, You, and Me

The Moon, You, and Me

Posted onMay 5, 2020 By Joey

There are probably hundreds of love songs that talk about looking up at the same moon at night. It seems … Continue ReadingThe Moon, You, and Me

The Right Tool For The Right Job

The Right Tool For The Right Job

Posted onApril 25, 2020 By Joey

When you are putting a puzzle together, each piece plays its part in making a bigger masterpiece. As you put … Continue ReadingThe Right Tool For The Right Job

Is There Something Wrong With Wanting People To Like Your Post?

Is There Something Wrong With Wanting People To Like Your Post?

Posted onFebruary 25, 2020February 27, 2020 By Joey

There seems to be a stigma around people who “post stuff just to get likes.” In a conversation with a … Continue ReadingIs There Something Wrong With Wanting People To Like Your Post?

People Are Synonyms And Antonyms

People Are Synonyms And Antonyms

Posted onFebruary 24, 2020February 27, 2020 By Joey

If people were words, you could kinda make some lame analogies, so that’s what I’m going to do. You could … Continue ReadingPeople Are Synonyms And Antonyms

To Get Better is to Work Twice as Hard

To Get Better is to Work Twice as Hard

Posted onFebruary 21, 2020 By Joey

Have you ever noticed if you’ve worked out for a long enough period of time or played an instrument long … Continue ReadingTo Get Better is to Work Twice as Hard

Start-Up Life: WW2

Start-Up Life: WW2

Posted onFebruary 9, 2020February 10, 2020 By Joey

I’ve been listening to more podcasts so you know what that means, you get my random takeaways from it. *roaring … Continue ReadingStart-Up Life: WW2

Still Drinking From A Fire Hose?

Still Drinking From A Fire Hose?

Posted onFebruary 4, 2020 By Joey

When I first started at the job I’m in about 9 months ago, one of the pieces of advice I … Continue ReadingStill Drinking From A Fire Hose?

The Complex Games of Children

The Complex Games of Children

Posted onJanuary 18, 2020February 5, 2020 By Joey

There are things that, as children, seem hard to us, but once we have grown and understand the process, we … Continue ReadingThe Complex Games of Children

Traveling Without A Destination in Mind

Traveling Without A Destination in Mind

Posted onDecember 31, 2019 By Joey

If you had to travel to Portland, Maine right now, what would you do? With the technology we have today, … Continue ReadingTraveling Without A Destination in Mind

Job Interviews Should be Treated As Auditions

Job Interviews Should be Treated As Auditions

Posted onDecember 30, 2019February 5, 2020 By Joey

After going through Praxis, I learned so much about how to land a job, with experience or without. So much … Continue ReadingJob Interviews Should be Treated As Auditions

Aged Friendships

Aged Friendships

Posted onDecember 29, 2019 By Joey

I asked Google why aged wine tastes better and it told me that it’s because of the chemical reactions between … Continue ReadingAged Friendships

Is Organic Better? (Not a Food Article)

Is Organic Better? (Not a Food Article)

Posted onDecember 2, 2019 By Joey

I don’t know anything about food and the bads and goods of organic vs not organic vs etc. So this … Continue ReadingIs Organic Better? (Not a Food Article)

If Cops Were Salesmen

If Cops Were Salesmen

Posted onNovember 5, 2019 By Joey

What if you woke up tomorrow and every person had to switch over to a different job. What would happen? … Continue ReadingIf Cops Were Salesmen

If Humans Were Houses

If Humans Were Houses

Posted onNovember 4, 2019 By Joey

Some people are afraid to be vulnerable because they think you might try to change them if they let you … Continue ReadingIf Humans Were Houses

The Non-Layered Life

The Non-Layered Life

Posted onAugust 19, 2019 By Joey

How many social media bios do you see that look something like: “God, family, church, friends, work. In that order” … Continue ReadingThe Non-Layered Life

Stuck in Traffic

Stuck in Traffic

Posted onJune 2, 2019 By Joey

Have you ever been coming home from a long day of work, and you run into a traffic jam? Some … Continue ReadingStuck in Traffic

If Buildings Could Talk

If Buildings Could Talk

Posted onMay 13, 2019 By Joey

As I’ve been walking downtown in Austin each morning, I’ve often wondered the stories behind some of the building I … Continue ReadingIf Buildings Could Talk

Life at a Startup: Level One

Life at a Startup: Level One

Posted onMay 11, 2019May 19, 2019 By Joey

This was my first week of — well, of a lot of things. For starters, it was my first week … Continue ReadingLife at a Startup: Level One

Everyone’s Better Than You

Everyone’s Better Than You

Posted onApril 30, 2019 By Joey

I recently heard a quote: “Everyone is your superior in some way.” While this could be taken as the title … Continue ReadingEveryone’s Better Than You

Why I Love Mondays

Why I Love Mondays

Posted onApril 22, 2019June 25, 2019 By Joey

It all started with hate It wasn’t that long ago that I dreaded Mondays. Every week, I couldn’t wait for … Continue ReadingWhy I Love Mondays

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