Discover Chad's Insights
Welcome to 1Glories: A Journey of Reflection
Join Chad Gramling as he shares his profound life lessons, personal reflections, and the art of listening through his writings. Dive into a world of thoughtful exploration and inspiration.
Chad's Personal Writings and Reflections
Greater Desires: Bethany Hamilton Inspires Pursuing Passions
At age 8, Bethany Hamilton won her first surfing competitions and appeared well on her way to engaging in her family’s lifetime love of surfing. At age 13, she lost her left arm after being attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark while surfing. A month later, she was...
The Power of a Personal Anthem
affirmation: 1. the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed; 2. a statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion Turning back the clock just a bit here. The year was 2010. I was in the midst of one of my hopeless seasons. I'm serious. I was in a...
My Struggle Maintaining Hope
It’s confession time, but I hope it helps you, so it’s worth it. I sometimes – maybe often – struggle to maintain hope throughout daily life. Struggles mount as mistakes are happening, ideas are getting shot down, money grows tighter, and personal time gets in high...