My last post discussed the difference between those who camp and those who explore. Explorers are inquisitive; stretching the boundaries of their experience to learn more. Campers are complacent; preferring the comfort of camp to the discomfort of the ...
When I was a teen my dad and I would go deer hunting in the mountains of Colorado near where we lived. My curiosity drove him crazy. While we sat together for hours on end quietly waiting for a ...
I have a certain longing and I’m certain you do too. It came to light for me this past weekend when my son, Jonathan, completed his first half-marathon. It was an inspiring run. Despite minimal training he completed the ...
You’re just winding down from a nice-long 4th of July weekend. And suddenly the thought hits you: Half of the year has gone already. What happened to those goals I set at the beginning of the year? you ask ...
You’ve got a great idea. Or maybe just an inkling of one. You hope one day it will be real, but today there are many, many unknowns. Those questions can be daunting, especially if you’re venturing into new territory: ...
We’ve all heard the saying, “Those who can’t, teach.” I suggest we challenge that unwarranted denigration of the teaching profession by altering one letter: “Those who want, teach.” The fastest path for those who want to gain knowledge or ...
Here’s a question you’ve likely been asked before: If money were no object, what would you do? If that question stumps you, good! It’s a stupid question and you shouldn’t answer it because it’s built on three rather faulty ...
Do you know your ABCs? Of course you do. And you know your 1,2,3s as well. You learned them in first grade, second grade, third grade… You get the idea. We’re saturated with linear and sequential processes. First this, ...
I’m making a trade-off; risking the known for the uncertain. Tonight I’ll give my last message at IronWorks, a ministry I co-founded nine years ago to sharpen men in the applying biblical principles to their very practical world. It’s ...
Have you ever noticed how inspiring stories of triumphal defiance are? We love to cheer for the underdog who perseveres against all the odds and comes out on top. Yes, we love a good Rocky story. Especially when they ...