When God’s Plans Are Not The Same As Your Plans
Today, we are rounding out our discussion of Aligning With God’s Will in our Year of Listening Up by pondering God’s plans. Yesterday, I introduced you to Daniel Fusco’s book, “Honestly” which releases April 1 (go order it now, seriously,...
The Curse of the To-Do Checklist
Are you a list maker? Do you write down everything you need to get done because it’s the only way you can keep organized or make sure everything gets done? Do you begin each list item with circles, squares, hearts, maybe a mixture? I… am… a… list maker. And it helps....
A Better Attitude for I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today
One of the most famous quotes from the Kevin Smith classic movie, Clerks, is Dante’s oft-cited refrain of “I’m not even supposed to be here today.” After being forced into work on what he thought was his day off, it’s the go-to mantra that’s quick to mind and just as...
Don’t Carry a Burden of Regrettable Silence
This week isn’t going as planned. This week was supposed to be a staycation where I would put everything into motion for an upcoming book publication. On Saturday morning, I sat down with my cup of coffee at my computer and set about with building out the next couple...
Finding Your Life Meaning in Jeff Goins’ the Art of Work
The events and happenings of our lives are perfectly ordered by God. Having reflected, analyzed and considered my life many times over and from many angles, I have come to understand and accept this as an undeniable fact. Even in the smallest of contexts, the evidence...
Dear Santa, My Wish for 2015 is…
Dear Santa – I’ll admit. I am not always the best version of me. There are moments from the last year that I will honestly tell you I am ashamed of the way I behaved. I allowed my humanness to take over and let emotions control the words that came out of my...
I’ve Been a Crappy Advice Taker
Sometimes, the most random thing can inspire a blog post. Today is one of those random days. It made me reflect upon the times in life when I have been given advice but thought I was more educated or experienced than the giver, so I snubbed their genuine attempt and...
Overcoming Your Most Uncomfortable Moments
Yesterday I went through something that is uncomfortable for me. I received an award. I was and remain humbled and honored to be recognized by the Indiana Credit Union League with the Emerging Leadership Award for 2014. It places my name on a list with several other...