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30 years of marriage
July 3rd 2023 marks 30 years of marriage for my wife and I. I love my wife more every day. She is the best part of my life. I’m often asked the secret to a long and happy marriage. Foundational beliefs matter I know that we are all told that we need to be open…
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The original influencers
Being an influencer is as old as humankind. We are constantly under the influence of the people around us. The original influencers who have had the greatest effect on us have been our parents and teachers. They are the ones that spend the most time with developing children, so that makes sense. 4th grade The…
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Cheers! and our need for connection
Some of you may remember the tv show, “Cheers!“. This long running tv series offers insight into our need for connection and friendship. For those that haven’t seen it, Cheers is the name of a bar and the show focuses on the regular patrons. When they walk in, everyone knows them and they feel like…
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Battling Anxiety
The majority of the people you meet are battling anxiety. What follows is my personal story. The Beginning In my mid 30’s I began experiencing heart palpitations. I went to the doctor and completed numerous tests. The results showed that I was in great physical condition. The diagnosis was that my body was under stress…
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Hurry, hurry, hurry!
We live in a world that is in a hurry. Speed is our god and we worship it every day. John Mark Comer has an excellent book, “The ruthless elimination of Hurry“. I’m going to hit on some of his high points in today’s blog. There’s more to life than speed Our world is hooked…