Facing fears can come in various sizes. There can be enormous fears, like getting out of toxic relationships because a fear of being alone outweighs the alternatives. And we can also be facing fears that some may consider silly, like spiders, clowns or traveling too...
Opportunity exists all around us, we just have to be active at recognizing and responding. It’s sometimes the result of good planning and it’s sometimes being aware of seemingly random happenings. Regardless, there’s a moment when you have to be decisive, committed,...
I started this blog intent on seeing 1Glories grow into a successful business with a Gospel focused mission. That specific mission has evolved from being simple inspiration to that of help others are refining life. I fully expect it to continue evolving as God so...
It's coming up on ten years since my book, Baseball in Fort Wayne was first published. In my most recent book, Listen Up, Kids, I share the events that allowed that dream to became a reality. It's a remarkable story that really shows the way God is faithful to his...
I am excited about today's post as we continue considering comfort zones. Perhaps you've noticed I have curated seven posts about every topic in this year's series, A Year of Listening Up. I do this because, it 1.) helps me grow and expand my knowledge, 2.) injects a...
It’s time for a checkup. Even though the mid-point of 2016 was actually few days ago, it is still a great time to pause, reflect, take stock and prepare the way for the next steps. If you’re a regular reader, you might remember that I did a few posts as the...
The “1Glories Swarm” is your chance to be a part of the community that’s always developing and transforming here at 1Glories. I like to think of it as a group of dragonflies – or a swarm if you will. Technically speaking, a group of dragonflies is called a “fetch” but...
I am lucky to have gotten fatherly advice from my dad. That's true whether he offered it intentionally or not. I like to think I've also given some fatherly advice to my own children during their lives. In the first chapter of Listen Up, Kids, I share one of the most...
It's our wedding anniversary. Fifteen years ago today, I got into my Chevy Blazer and looked at the beautiful young lady that was seated in the passenger seat and said, “You’re my wife.” I think she responded with a simple, “Yep” but I really don’t remember. I was too...