Life & Lifestyle Posts

Conflict – Why is it so difficult?

In my daily work, I get the opportunity frequently to discuss and provide counsel on conflict. Specific to my coaching and consulting business, one of the primary value adds my clients say I bring is an ability to get... Read More »

What’s behind your “WHY”?

For some time, I’ve been reflecting upon the “WHY” behind Chris Arnold and, in particular, the past month, people and organizations I’m associated. Yes, a Google search will quickly identify thousands of articles, YouTube videos, and other resources expressing... Read More »

Are you hitting the gas too hard?

Our dog, Murray, is a 10 year old golden retriever who’s been a wonderful family dog. As he’s grown older, unfortunately, he’s started to wrestle a bit on walking on the hardwood floors in our house. I liken it... Read More »

Can the process be “short-circuited”?

Over the past couple years, I have been reflecting on the difference between “acceptance” of Chirst and truly “following” Christ. In our blog post, America’s Best Hope Conference – George Barna, Barna outlines a destination of Christ-likeness and a... Read More »

Are you weary doing good?

Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Do you have a sense of purpose or calling to your work, yet,... Read More »

Happy Birthday “Mama”!

With the Thanksgiving season upon us, how appropriate is it that it’s also my beautiful, loving, compassionate, leading ladies’ birthday today?  We’re so blessed and thankful to have a wife and “mama” around the house that is such a... Read More »

How do I know if I have an idol?

“Therefore, my dear friends flee from idolatry.” 1Cor 10:14 Let me ask you something. How would you answer the following questions? 1) What do you think about most often? 2) What do you worry about? 3) What do you... Read More »

How are you renewing your mind?

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV... Read More »

Happy Anniversary

Yes, its our one year anniversary for this blog. We had the opportunity this past weekend to skim through all the blogs written over the course of the past year and it’s truly been an eventful year. One of... Read More »

What do God and Almond Joy have to do with one another?

Yesterday was my monthly retreat day. For the majority of the past year, I’ve been taking the first Friday to get away with my Bible, a notepad, and seek God’s voice. Some of these days have been particularly fruitful,... Read More »