“You are invited…” Receiving an invitation to a birthday party, bridal shower, wedding, graduation, baby shower, or retirement is an honor. Just this weekend, my family attended an 86th Birthday party and a wedding. The sense of feeling included and
Just a little over 29 years ago, two college kids met at a Wesley Foundation and worked together in leading youth at a local church. With stars in their eyes and a clear calling to expand this relationship to marriage,
Several years ago, I was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For many years, most people who knew me would have noted my tendencies toward ADHD. My constant energy, randomness, and desire to keep moving pointed to the reality
In the season of Thanksgiving, I am considering two statements: These two prompts will serve to focus The Guide email throughout the month of November as I share my Overflowing Heart. This first installment contains what to some may be
The transformation of Christ at work in our lives turns us from a focus on self to our focus on Jesus. We begin to see the world in new ways and what is important to us changes. We no longer
I have a book on my shelf entitled Start. The extension of the title includes three statements: Punch Fear in the Face. Escape Average. Do Work that Matters. To create, accomplish, and complete, a person must start. The issue for
“I wish…” was a common statement in my childhood and adolescence. The words that followed this short statement were often my desire for something else—a different situation, a toy, an experience, etc. My parents, upon hearing me say, “I wish…”
My college roommate posted a saying in our apartment that stated, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, which is why we call it the present.” Each day when I would walk past this sign, I
There is so much to look at when I travel. Whether I am riding in the car or traveling on train, my eyes are constantly taking in the new terrain in hopes of not missing anything. The reality is I
In 1984, the movie Ghostbusters stormed the movie theater with a mix of humor and horror as the motley group of men fought to save the city from a ghostly takeover. The theme song became a popular jingle as people