Friday Finds 12-2-16
I love December. While it may not be cold enough in Texas for nightly fires, I am enjoying the Christmas tree my family put up this last weekend. I hope that as you enter the hustle of the holiday...
View ArticleFriday Finds 12-9-16
I don’t know about you, but I love this season. But I don’t always love taking Christmas card pictures. Here’s an out take of our “session” this year. Mind you, this was right after I told my oldest...
View ArticleFriday Finds 12-16-16
Every year, my family watches “It’s a Wonderful Life” together. This year, my kids watched with their feet propped up by the fire. They make me laugh. What are some of your family traditions? Grab your...
View ArticleFriday Finds 12-23-16
Maybe you’re at the office today, quickly trying to wrap up a few things. You may be out and about doing some last minute Christmas shopping. Maybe you’re driving home for Christmas. Or maybe you got...
View ArticleFriday Finds 1-6-17
It’s January and the skies are gray and the temperatures are cold. However, January brings a season for fresh starts and new beginnings. I wrote this blog post a few years ago, and it still rings true...
View ArticleAre Family Mission Statements All That Valuable?
The concept is intimidating. I mean, who really has the time to craft a thoroughly vetted, perfectly worded, and beautifully displayed family mission statement in their home? Is it just for decoration,...
View ArticleFriday Finds 1-20-17
On Monday we celebrated Martin Luther King Day. I came across a blog post I wrote a few years ago, and I was convicted again by Dr. King’s words in his Letter from Birmingham Jail. “Shallow...
View ArticleFriday Finds 1-27-17
Colds, pneumonia and sinus infections wreaked havoc on our home last weekend. My family spent most of the weekend inside drinking hot tea and loading up on vitamin C, and of course, catching up on all...
View ArticleFriday Finds 2-3-17
Steph and I have been in California all week visiting some of our West Coast donors from the ministry I lead, The Mentoring Alliance. It was a great week connecting with them and spending some time...
View ArticleFriday Finds 2-10-17
I really enjoyed my time in California this past week. One of the highlights was sharing with some of the staff of this investment company that supports our ministry. They left encouraged that the work...
View ArticleFriday Finds 2-24-17
It has been a busy time around our house. Steph and I are traveling to Austin this weekend, I am preaching at Grace Covenant Church on Sunday morning. I am preaching from 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, I...
View ArticleFriday Finds 3-3-17
I thoroughly enjoyed the 50th celebration of Pine Cove last Friday night. I am honored that I was able to spend so many years on staff with such a great ministry. I am grateful for all they are doing...
View ArticleFriday Finds 3-10-17
My kids are off for spring break next week. We aren’t traveling this year and I am looking forward to a restful week playing outside, firing up the grill and spending time with my family. What are your...
View ArticleFriday Finds 3-31-17
I have been out of touch for a couple of weeks. Amidst work and life demands, I haven’t had a lot of time to catch up on articles. When I finally had time to catch up, my Friday Finds filled quickly....
View ArticleFriday Finds 4-7-17
It’s been a great week at the Christian Leadership Alliance’s Outcomes Conference in Dallas. Every year, I challenge the staff that attend with me to a little Topgolf… Here’s this week’s Friday Finds....
View ArticleFriday Finds 8/17/2017
It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted my Friday Finds. But alas, here it is, the latest, greatest list of articles or videos I’ve seen online that I thought were worth sharing. I call them Friday...
View ArticleFriday Finds 8-25-17
Thirty-seven years ago I remember standing out in the street doing exactly what I was told NOT to do: stare directly into the sun during the eclipse. This past week reminded me of the simple reality...
View ArticleFriday Finds 6-15-18
It’s been a while since you’ve had a Friday Finds. I’ve taken some time off from posting these, but I’m ready to start again. Here are five interesting articles I’ve read recently. I hope you enjoy...
View ArticleFriday Finds 6-22-18
Summer is here! The temperatures have warmed up. The lakes and pools are busy. Whatever this summer brings for you and your family, I hope a little rest and relaxation comes your way. Here are this...
View ArticleFriday Finds 6.29.18
It’s hard to believe next week is the Fourth of July. It marks the halfway point for Rose City Summer Camps here at The Mentoring Alliance. The weeks seem to be flying by. Enjoy this week’s Friday...
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