Throughout my life, as I’ve worked with people in so many different capacities, one of my weaknesses is that I always want more for people…see more in them than they do. Tony Robbins tells a story about a young person who joins the coast guard. He’s just graduated from the coast guard academy, and he’sContinue reading “What Would Jesus Do?”
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Writing is my release. It is the way that I work through what’s raging in my head, in my life in a way that is productive instead of falling prey to self-destruction. It is something I do for ME. It is the way that I get my story out to the world in an understandableContinue reading
Metamorphosis
We all have core values…whether we define them more not. One of my core values is that I will always welcome challenges and change. Recently, I was given an opportunity to host a podcast. About the entertainment industry. Me. Someone who honestly…is not a student of entertainment. Business? Makes sense. Mindset? For beginners and thoseContinue reading “Metamorphosis”
Being a Christian in the US today is rough.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s not as rough as it is in Muslim countries. I can declare my faith openly here without fear of being killed, tortured, losing property or being imprisoned. Being a Christian doesn’t mean that I’ll lose my job. Before you throw stones at me or crucify me, hear me out. InContinue reading “Being a Christian in the US today is rough.”
Do the hard things
Yesterday was the first true test of my new life. I was home, in my apartment, alone…alone with my own thoughts. That can be a scary place. I couldn’t get out of bed, for starters. I was, and frankly am, completely exhausted. From travel. From emotions. From making big decisions. From not-so-promising news. From life. Continue reading “Do the hard things”
What the fluff?!?!
This morning, I may have freaked out a little bit. I am leaving my job 😳 Yea, I made a rational decision based on evidence that it is time for me to leave. Yes, I know that I know that it’s the right decision for me, and this is the time that it needs toContinue reading “What the fluff?!?!”
New beginnings
This week is going to be a week of lasts for me. It is bittersweet. After 10 years, I am retiring from the dental industry…specifically from working in a dental office. I know more about periodontal disease, brushing, flossing, crowns and implants than anyone who is not a doctor or hygienist should know. I’m metContinue reading “New beginnings”
Craving a mission
Someone I know went on her first mission trip recently. I cannot wait to talk to her this week…to see the fire in her eyes, the passion that has been unlocked. I haven’t been on a mission trip in several years. I am way overdue. There is something inside of me that comes alive whenContinue reading “Craving a mission”
An un-dangerous life
I live a safe life. Today as I was driving to work, it occured to me that I live my life in a bubble. I exist in a suburban bubble. I live in a small town. I work in another small town. To get from my small town to the small town I work in,Continue reading “An un-dangerous life”
My hands need to get dirty
This weekend I wrote about my friend Peter in Uganda. I also watched coverage of Houston being beaten by Hurricane Ike. Today, I saw a story of some guy in Uganda who is kidnapping kids, trying to teach them the 10 Commandments and how to kill. My heart longs for my hands to get dirty. Continue reading “My hands need to get dirty”