Hello, Friend! If I did everything right you should be receiving this a few days before Christmas. As I sit here in the past writing typing, my mind is racing with gift ideas just for you. “What is it you, the readers of my blog, would like this Christmas season?” I spent many an hour … Continue reading 10 Things to Do Before Christmas
How I Lost 60 lbs, Pt 2
Last week I talked about the biggest catalyst that helped me lose over 60lbs this year: the right motivation. I've struggled most of my life with weight. It wasn't until I got to the root of those issues and framed losing weight in a larger context than just a goal to meet that I was … Continue reading How I Lost 60 lbs, Pt 2
How I Lost 60 lbs, Pt 1
This has been a big year for our family. We bought a house. We adopted our first child. And I lost 60lbs. To give you an idea of where I was at and where I am now, because that’s always fun to do with stories like this, here’s a before and after shot of me: … Continue reading How I Lost 60 lbs, Pt 1
The Biggest Mistake Parents Make
“Sometimes it takes a painful experience to make us change our ways.” – Proverbs 20:30 (GNT) The biggest mistake parents make is so much easier to see in other parents than in ourselves. A few weeks ago I had a meeting with a mom and her kids. We were talking about baptism and whether or … Continue reading The Biggest Mistake Parents Make
Parenting Thoughts From a Two-Week Old Dad
As many of you know my wife and I are in the adoption process and were recently placed with a beautiful newborn baby girl. We’re a whole two weeks into parenting and absolutely loving it. As I ponder this new milestone in our lives I began to wonder how to sum up everything I’ve learned … Continue reading Parenting Thoughts From a Two-Week Old Dad
3 Free Tools to Transform You Into an Organizational Ninja
I love organizing. I am one of those weirdos who relishes every opportunity to visit Office Max and Staples. If my stapler's not consistently at a 90 degree angle, I can sense it from 10 miles away and won't get anything done till it's corrected. Over the years I've found a few resources which have … Continue reading 3 Free Tools to Transform You Into an Organizational Ninja