A Critical Moment...also known as a Turning Point SMALL HINGES; LARGE DOORS I was once reading from a book titled “Violent Prayer” by Chris Tiegreen about some strategic battles within World War II: Normandy in the battle with Nazi Germany and Iwo Jima in the battle of the Pacific. Both battles were instrumental in America … Continue reading CRITICAL MOMENTS
TODAY is TOMORROW
JUST ANOTHER DAY IN THE OFFICE (Sometime 5-6 years ago) Hank sat quietly, tears in his eyes, as he talked about his latest relapse on methamphetamine. Over the time of working with him, I’d grown accustomed to Hank being quick to give both excuses and false promises of future success. I knew there was an … Continue reading TODAY is TOMORROW
OPPOSITION & OPPORTUNITY
WISHES DO COME TRUE SOMETIMES I woke this morning dealing with the usual questions and doubts that have become regular visitors in my head over the past few months...(Ha! That's funny, they've been there a lifetime.) As I wrestled with getting out of bed and facing the demons that have become squatters in my head, … Continue reading OPPOSITION & OPPORTUNITY
TELL ME, WHAT DO YOU SEE?
Earlier this morning I sent out a text to the boys in our high school basketball program, informing them that I would be away from practice for a bit to address some issues I’m having with my 60-year-old body. I’ve learned from experience that I’m about one quick pivot or reaction away from landing in … Continue reading TELL ME, WHAT DO YOU SEE?
Wilderness
Out in Wilderness THE UPSIDE TO WILDERNESS There's a beauty to the wilderness; a land untouched by time; a sense that where you stand is a place few have stood at any point in the human experience. Often, there are opportunities to see the world around us from an expanded perspective; to see the daily … Continue reading Wilderness
Haunted!
Halloween is behind us, but the idea for this post was conceived along some county roads as I stared out my windshield on Halloween morning several weeks ago. I was on my way to meet a real estate client and look at a house. As I drove along, I thought about how many times my … Continue reading Haunted!
NOISE!
RUNNING FOR THE HIGH-COUNTRY In recent years, I've improved my physical conditioning and returned to a love I had years ago: hiking. I live about an hour from the east entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, so I have incredible trails only a short drive away. I've looked forward to my hiking days … Continue reading NOISE!
The Illusion of Life
DIAGNOSIS: DRY & EMPTY It was about 7:30am as I stood talking with my wife. Suddenly my phone sent a notification…a potential real estate lead! I almost hit the phone but then hesitated, telling my wife that what I really needed in that moment was to be quiet before the Lord. (Stay with me here, … Continue reading The Illusion of Life
BREAK & CREATE
What follows is a story that was inspired by a recent open gym time we held for the high school players who aren’t involved in spring sports. I’ll forever be a coach…always identifying patterns, always challenging, trying to inspire and motivate. However, I’m also that player who needs to learn how to play to my … Continue reading BREAK & CREATE
No One Ever Showed Me
This starts with stories on the basketball court, morphs into battles with addiction, but in the end, it's about simply putting ourselves into a position to get more out of this life we are given. Hope you enjoy it. What Am I Doing Here? This past October I got back into coaching high school basketball. … Continue reading No One Ever Showed Me