Not many people like to be "sold" something, or enjoy being approached by someone who is always "selling". We know those folks, who to their credit are fearless in their pursuit, but their boldness almost always comes off as pushy and insincere. I remember early in my career, I had to make "cold calls". For …
Tag: purpose
Amidst The Rubble
Once we are saved by Jesus Christ, we receive new life. A transformation of the heart, mind and soul begins to take place. The people, places, and pleasures that once entranced our attentions begin to fade, and new desires slowly arise, as if they are clearing from the fog that once clouded our heart. Yet, …
Don’t Crumble From A Fumble
We all make missteps and mistakes - that's a part of being human, but it's how we recover from those mistakes and continue to move forward that shapes our character for better or worse. In the business world I have personally seen people crumble from their mistakes. Whether it's corrective feedback they received, or mistakes …
Make Waves
The world loves winners - being first is the name of the game, and in an effort to win, countless hours are invested in training, practicing, enduring, persevering, and aspiring. It requires an all consuming focus and intensity to be number one and remain a winner. As much effort as we put into winning at …
Idol Pursuits
There are three primary Bible verses that speak to my heart deeply and serve as key life verses for me. These are: to keep my eyes off worthless things, to be strong and courageous, and for God to restore the joy of my salvation. These verses help encourage and remind me to my purpose, my …
Fleeting
My daughter's pet cat, Joey, recently passed away. We enjoyed his company for over 8 years, and he is missed. It has been a reminder to our family just how fleeting life is, and how much that remains are the memories. It is also a catalyst to consider the kind of memories I am creating. …
Pain Points
I recently injured my rotator cuff and the pain was intense for quite a few days. It made sleeping nearly impossible and I was surprised at how medicine made very little impact. However, I also realized this pain seemed to make all my other "problems" seem pretty petty and practically fall away. My focus and …
Given Or Taken
John 3:27 reminds us that, we "can receive only what is given to us from heaven". This reminds me that if it comes from God, it will remain to meet its intended purpose. However, if we take what is not from God, it will never truly satisfy, or accomplish all we may have hoped for. …
Keep A Look Out
My wife shared this picture with me from our past trip to Hawaii. We never saw the rainbow amidst the waves before in this picture, but I just love the metaphor it reflects about life. For even though we may feel like the waves of life are beating us against the rocks, don't lose hope. …
Pursuit of Happiness
Over the holidays, I was watching a documentary with some family members about a couple who travelled around the world in the pursuit for "happiness". However, they eventually discovered, as we all do, that happiness is fleeting. It's allusive and never permanent. Instead, life is full of ups and downs, and they flow together. When …
