Catalyst Dallas 2013 Last week, I shared a post of my thoughts from Catalyst Dallas. In particular, I highlighted a session by Brenee Brown – a researcher and TED alumni with over 9 million views of her presentation. Today, I want to share another presentation at Catalyst. Craig Groschele is the pastor of Life Church […]
2012 Word of the Year Finale – RISK.
A little background on me. For sake of context, it’s important for you to know a little more about me. Immediately out of college, I worked at a church helping reach children in their neighborhood in urban core of Kansas City, Missouri. During these two years, Kia and I lived and worked in this neighborhood, […]
Greatness (or how to handle a new life).
Dealing with a new life. I’ve found myself struggling with the strangest things since recently taking a position at my home church. An example The church is 30 miles from our home. Kia and I both drive gas-hogging SUVs. For our own sake, we needed to purchase a more economical car. I went back and […]
How I went “Back to the Future”
Ummm…it’s been a while. It has been exactly 31 days since my last post. One month. In blog time, it’s like a million years. Let me share what is happening in my world. Back to the Future I’m moving into the future, looking back at my past. Growing up, one of my favorite movies was Back […]
17 years ago.
Highlights from 1995 If you were alive 17 years ago, yesterday, here are a few things you might have been talking about. The top songs from that year: Big Poppa by Notorious B.I.G. Buddy Holly Dear Mama by Tupac Fantasy by Mariah Carey Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio This is how we do it by Montell […]
You are more productive than you think.
The 7 Year Itch. Last night, I couldn’t sleep. I began a long conversation with myself when this happens, and for some odd reason I listed all the major life milestones passed in one 7 year stretch. I started with the year I turned 18: Graduated from high school (1992 at age 18) Kia and […]
4 steps to escape the Trough of Sorrow
The Trough of Sorrrow While on vacation in June, I ran across this post on the 8Bit blog (8Bit is the creator of The Collective’s WordPress template – Standard Theme). John Saddington shared the below graphic/timeline of a start-up business. It specifically refers to a tech start-up (which will be sold or go public). The […]
Need help? Then start the process.
A Good Samaritan. Last week, I did something I am not prone to do…I became a Good Samaritan. Kia and I were near the Branson, Missouri area running a few errands while on vacation. I pulled out of Walgreens, and in front of me was a car stalled in the middle of the intersection. I […]
The end of the Rockstars…
I hate the term “Rockstar” The use of the term “Rockstar” is one of my pet peeves. I’m sure you’ve heard it tossed around at your local, state or national photography convention. “That guy…he’s a real rockstar!” Maybe it was when the next speaker was introduced, “Please welcome one of the newest photography rockstars…” It’s […]
RIP Sam Wagner.
Life is short. I just learned a high school friend passed away from a tough battle with cancer. Sam was a son, dad, friend, artist, athlete and loved life. It felt like he was living life on his terms. Here’s a video he made last Fall highlighting his art. I have 2 simple thoughts as […]
