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
Why Your Words Matter
"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit—you choose." - Proverbs 18:21 (Msg) Words are powerful. Over the last year I've been working hard to lose weight and get into shape. So far I've lost 59lbs. It has been one of the most concentrated, brutal, and fulfilling experiences of my entire life. Many in … Continue reading Why Your Words Matter