A patient passed away the other day. An older person, seasoned with all life offers, surrounded by family and friends, yet still sudden, unavoidable, unexpected. We just didn’t have enough time together. The patient’s spouse said this, weeping, to a…
What True Impact Looks Like
We live in a culture, a society, who values “big stage” impact. How many followers you have, the weeks on the bestseller list your book enjoys, your Facebook moment of fame, the reach of your brand, company or supposed status are…
In the Now
How many moments are we wasting by not being fully present? How many opportunities do we miss by wishing we were somewhere else? How much of our life’s work do we neglect while we dream or long for something yet…
The {Futile} Pursuit of Perfection
When did good become not good enough? And excellent work not quite right? When did perfection become the highest honor? And our goal in life to strive to achieve it, despite the costs it requires, and the bitter end it…
Would I Have Stood Up?
I love Jesus. I believe he is the Son of God, my Savior, Redeemer, my Shepherd, and my Friend. I believe He loves me as His child. I believe He created all things, is all-knowing, the beginning, the end. I…
When Life Doesn’t Feel Extraordinary — or even Good…
If you’ve read some of the posts on this blog, I may seem like a very optimistic person with my many references to embracing your everyday moments — I even have the audacity to say that everyday moments can be extraordinary, which…
Legacy
What does the word legacy mean to you? Does it mean material possessions? Monetary inheritance? Following your father’s footsteps?
Life.Well.Lived
Life Well Lived. I love that phrase. A life well lived. It reminds me of a funeral I went to once of a sweet lady from our church. She was young, just in her 50s, when cancer entered into her…
Embrace Your Extraordinary Everyday
You know, I used to think I had to do something BIG to change the world…or my life was meaningless, wasted, and insignificant, but you know what? I was wrong. I believe that a life well lived is extraordinary. Whether…
