Personal Posts

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 »

How am I different as a leader?

With year end being a time of reflection for many, I thought I’d share a personal reflection of myself as it relates to characteristics of leadership.  Looking back now close to 10 years ago in my corporate experience versus... Read More »

Today’s Mamma Lisa’s Birthday!!!

Yes, friends, it’s Mamma Lisa’s birthday!  I won’t share her age today; however, I will share that this year marks our being together 2/3’s of each of our years on this earth.  Oh, how I could not imagine those... 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 »

We’re officially “empty nesters”!

Yes, it’s true, as of today, we’re officially “empty nesters”!   Well, maybe not completely as Chris Jr. will stop by tomorrow on his way back from a Colt’s game where we’ll say our official goodbyes.  Last week, we... 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 »

It’s our 25th!!!!

25 years ago today we tied the knot and rode off into the sunset together.  Spending the next week on a Southern Caribbean cruise, we were living the good life and prepared to take on the world together.  For those... Read More »

“don’t take these times for granted!”

As I rounded the corner on to Schooler Dr. I found myself following a big yellow school bus.  For a moment, I became impatient thinking “I wonder how many stops I’m going to have to wait behind”.  Then, the... Read More »

Get out on the front lines!

In today’s world there’s a lot of criticism within the local church as to whether not we’re really truly making a difference. Some believe, and some statistics support, that “switchers” or people moving from church to church makes up... Read More »