What Matters Posts

More Yellow Bird Stories

Years ago, I wrote a blog post titled Does God Speak Through Yellow Birds? At the time, I was hesitant to share it. The story felt deeply personal, and honestly, I knew it might sound unusual. But it was... Read More »

Seeing the Pattern Beneath the Tension

Over the past few weeks, Lisa and I have been sharing more openly about how we think, how we process, and what actually happens between us when things don’t land the same. It is often not the big moments... Read More »

Are You Still Friends?

The past few weeks, we’ve been focused on the importance of marriage and the power of “us” or “oneness.” We’ve also shared Lisa and my desire to help leaders and couples flourish in faith, marriage, and leadership—so their lives... Read More »

The Power of “Us” in Marriage

Last week, Lisa and I had the opportunity to attend a marriage retreat at WinShape in Rome, Georgia. As we reflected on our journey, we were reminded how much God has been shaping our calling over the past year.... Read More »

Our Calling

Lisa and I were able to get away to Florida a couple weeks ago. Some time just the two of us, and some time with family. There is something about stepping away that reminds you what matters most. Unhurried... Read More »

What Happens When Success Isn’t Enough?

There’s a moment in every leader’s life when they look around and wonder: Is this really it? For some, it comes after hitting a milestone they thought would bring fulfillment. For others, it follows failure, burnout, or an unexpected... Read More »

The Book Is Live — And This Is Just the Beginning

I’ve waited a long time to write these words: From Success to Surrender is now available. This is more than a book launch. It’s the beginning of a larger conversation — about what it really means to follow God’s... Read More »

What I Didn’t Expect When I Said Yes to God

I didn’t intend to write a book. I didn’t plan to walk away from what felt secure. And I definitely didn’t know where this story would go. But I did sense God asking me to say yes. Yes to... Read More »

The Invitation to a Different Way: Clarity Through Surrender

I remember the moment I realized my pace wasn’t sustainable. Outwardly, things looked fine. I was hitting goals, running meetings, checking boxes. But inwardly… I was off. Exhausted. Disconnected. Unclear. At first, I tried to fix it with more... Read More »

What Happens When You Actually Let Go?

Let’s be honest: Surrender sounds holy — until you’re staring at a bank account, a broken plan, or a future that feels unclear. I used to talk about surrender. But when God actually invited me to release something I... Read More »