Life & Lifestyle Posts

Accidents Happen: Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?

This past week, I received a call that no husband wants to get. As I answered, my heart skipped a beat when Lisa, my wife, said, “I’ve been in an accident.” She and her mother had been coming back... Read More »

7 Daily Habits for Small Business Owners to Boost Productivity and Well-Being

Running a small business is demanding, but making small adjustments to your daily routine can lead to significant improvements in both your productivity and overall well-being. Here are seven simple habits that, when practiced consistently, can help you manage... Read More »

Why I Cherish My Monthly Retreats: A Decade of Reflection

This past week was my monthly retreat. For more than a decade, I’ve been taking the 1st Friday of each month as a retreat day. Over the years, I’ve come to cherish this time. Some of you may have... Read More »

Is there significance in “656”?

As I woke this morning and stepped out on the patio to look at the sunrise, I began to focus on “transitions”.  Beyond the beauty of the sunrise, it represents a transition from night to day or dark to... Read More »

Dave Arnold’s 80 years old today!!!!

Today is Dad’s 80th birthday!  Yes, friends, a man known to most in Putnam County (Indiana), my best man in my wedding, and my father is crossing over another milestone today.  Like many crossing such a milestone, 80 years... Read More »

“me too” and we’d love to help!

Today’s world is challenging for teens and their parents.  In a world where we’re all wrestling to find our true identity, its not uncommon to see teens, as well as adults, get caught up in challenging times.  Addictive behaviors... Read More »

“way to go Tiger!”

Many of you know, I had the opportunity to play on a state championship football team in high school.  During those years, at sporting events, there was always one voice that stood out among the crowd.  I don’t know... Read More »

“let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth”

As we sat on the beach under our umbrella and drinking our “Bud Light”, which had become our routine, we somehow began to share our favorite scripture.  The reason I say “somehow” is that scripture and our faith weren’t... Read More »

“Nearly 80% of what we enjoy is based on our genetic code.”

  When talking with people about their “perfect career” or “life path”, one of the key elements we discuss is the need to understand one’s Genetic Code.  I offer the following from our Life Path/Career Path Assessment summary. “There... Read More »

“This is my solemn vow.”

Today, is the 55th Wedding Anniversary of Dave and Sue Arnold, my Dad and Mom!  Yes, back on April 8th, 1961, Mom and Dad stood at the alter at Meridian Street Methodist Church in Indianapolis, IN and vowed to... Read More »