Faith & Purpose Posts

The Illusion of Momentum: When Busyness Feels Like Progress

There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from running full speed in the wrong direction.It’s not the tiredness of effort — it’s the weariness of misalignment. I’ve experienced it.And if you’ve ever been on the verge of burnout... Read More »

Are You Taking Control… or Taking Responsibility?

There’s a subtle but critical difference between carrying what’s yours and clinging to what’s not. Most leaders blur that line. Especially faith-driven ones. We want to do things right. We want to be good stewards. We want to be... Read More »

What Are You Still White-Knuckling in Your Business?

There’s a difference between being responsible and being in control. Most leaders blur that line without even realizing it.They step out in faith… until cash flow tightens.They delegate… until someone drops the ball.They say “God, I trust You”… with... Read More »

Is Burnout the Problem — or Is It Misalignment?

Burnout gets a lot of attention these days — and rightfully so. But in my work with business owners, I’ve noticed that exhaustion is often a symptom, not the root issue. The deeper issue? Misalignment. Many entrepreneurs have built... Read More »

What If the Bottom Was the Beginning?

There’s a moment most leaders hope never comes. You’re sidelined. Laid off. Let go.And everything you’ve been building feels like it just collapsed. I lived that moment. One day I was “in the game”—advising, strategizing, pushing forward.The next, I... Read More »

Are You Running Your Business—or Is It Running You?

If you’re like most high-capacity leaders, you didn’t start your business or career to lose yourself in it. You started with vision, purpose, and conviction.But over time, the machine you built began to run itself—and slowly, it started running... Read More »

The Shift That Changed Everything

Last week’s note sparked more responses than usual — and most weren’t about CRM platforms or email addresses.They were about something deeper. You could feel it — a shift happening under the surface.And you were right. For a while... Read More »

Strengthening the Foundations for Growth

Last week, we explored how a strong marriage can be a powerful catalyst for entrepreneurial success.The same principle holds true across every area of life and business: strong foundations unlock sustainable growth. This week, you may notice a small... Read More »

How a Strong Marriage Fuels Entrepreneurial Success

Love and the Hidden Cost of Success Last week, I wrote about The Hidden Cost of Hitting Your Goals—the idea that while we’re chasing milestones in our business, we can slowly lose margin, perspective, and even connection with the... Read More »

The Hidden Cost of Hitting Your Goals

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been part of multiple advisory meetings and leadership conversations reviewing Q1 results. In many cases, the headlines sounded great: Revenue goals hit ✅ Growth plans on track ✅ Profit margin improving ✅ But... Read More »