I finally have the pull to write publicly again. It has been a long time, over a year, since my last public post. I have missed it, but it was not mine to control. When I have words to write – I write them. When those words are meant for public consumption – I postContinue reading “Commit, Surrender, Walk”
Category Archives: Surrendering
Peace Comes From Trust
So many times we expect that once we accepted Christ as our savior, life will get easy. We have this unrealistic expectation that walking with Christ will be an easy and smooth path. That our trials and tribulations died on the cross with Him. This is not the Promise. In fact – the Bible warnsContinue reading “Peace Comes From Trust”
My Desk
My desk wasn’t always a desk. The main component, the desk top itself, is much older than me. It is an interesting collection of hand-cut hardwood planks held together by hand-forged metal banding. It was never intended to be a desk. In fact, it was created for a very different purpose. It was originally createdContinue reading “My Desk”
From Why Not? to YES!
One year ago today, I walked into the ocean with my wife and two sons. I stood there as I watched both of my boys be submerged in the waves and smiled uncontrollably as they were brought out of the water with new life. Then they turned to my wife and I and, just asContinue reading “From Why Not? to YES!”
The Struggle is Real
We all have flaws and weaknesses. Some are self-inflicted and some are the result of the acts of others. Whatever the cause, they are there for us to battle and struggle with, and for many of us, we will battle our entire lives to overcome them. For me, one of my biggest struggles is myContinue reading “The Struggle is Real”
Good Works
Since becoming a Christian I have struggled with understanding how the work I do in my career plays a part in building God’s kingdom. How can I possibly be practicing the values and teachings of Christ in my purely secular job? In what way am I making this world better? Am I wasting my timeContinue reading “Good Works”
Isolation
I am no stranger to spending time alone. For years I have traveled for work and often spend time in hotel rooms lost in a book, movie, podcast, or wasting time on social media. I have no problem sitting alone with my own thoughts. But in those cases, there was always the option to haveContinue reading “Isolation”
Letting Go
My kids are already better humans than I was at their age. But that doesn’t stop me from expecting and hoping for more from them. My beautiful bride and I have worked tirelessly for 20 years to prepare and provide for them. We have tried to raise them to strive for better. Not better stuff,Continue reading “Letting Go”
We all need help
This time of year is by far the most critical and stressful in my job. The future and profitability of my company depends greatly on the success of this summer time deadline. And while there are teams of people working to ensure this success, it is my area of responsibility. If I fail to forecastContinue reading “We all need help”
Freedom in Surrender
I am fascinated by the paradox of control. Some of us want to dictate every single detail of our lives. Some of us want to just go with the flow, and not make any real decisions. And none of us think that either way of life is great. For those who have the need toContinue reading “Freedom in Surrender”
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