Personal & Family Posts

Turning Points

I had an opportunity to speak at my high schools alumni banquet this past weekend with a classmate, Kristina.  The topic was on turning points and how South Putnam aided in shaping my life.  I thought I’d share as... Read More »

Are you thirsty?

Presently, I have had the opportunity to gather weekly with a group of young leaders (no I’m not one of the young ones) to discuss our faith and why we believe what we believe.  We are going through a... Read More »

Life-Long Friends

A couple of weeks ago, I was having coffee with a new friend. During the course of the conversation, I mentioned that I was having lunch with one of my best friends from high school later that day. His... Read More »

What’s in your hand?

Over the past few weeks, I have been reflecting on my hands.  You see, it all started with my shoveling a bit of snow prior to Christmas and wearing a fairly large blister on the palm of my hand. ... Read More »

Insecure Leadership

As I was reading OS Hillman’s TGIF post this morning, Insecure Leadership « Marketplace Leaders, it reminded me of a time not so long ago. From worldly standards, I was a pretty successful person not long ago.  I had... Read More »

Remembering Your Gifts

I must admit, last night I had one of those proud father experiences.  While to some it may not be a big deal, to me, it will be one to remember. Before I share, let me give you a... Read More »

Daniel’s Gloves

I received this email from a friend Thanksgiving Day and was struck by it.  Please read and then I’ll share. “Daniel’s Gloves I sat, with two friends, in the picture window of a quaint restaurant just off the corner... Read More »

America’s Best Hope Conference – George Barna

Yesterday, I had the privilege of being a part of the America’s Best Hope conference.  While several things stood out at the conference which focused on the importance of discipleship or mentoring of Godly leaders, George Barna, The Barna... Read More »

Forgotten Father

Over the past year, I have started to lunch on a monthly basis with Kylie, my 13 yr old daughter.  It’s just one of the father/daughter things we both seem to enjoy doing together and it has helped us... Read More »