What would we look like as Christians if we were consistently—and publicly—grateful for the opportunities each new day brings?

Sometimes when I read my Bible, I come across a passage that strikes me in a new way. Lately, I’ve seen people stepping farther out in faith than they ever have before. They feel a pull they can’t fully explain, yet they know they’re being called to declare Jesus—not just on Sundays, but every day.

There are many areas of life where being coachable is critical. You hear it in sports, in business, and even in leadership circles. But I don’t hear much anymore about being teachable. For most of us, that idea seemed to stop once school was over.

It sounds kind of obvious, but having a focus on the main thing is essential. There are so many distractions available to us throughout our time here on earth. I’d be willing to bet that most people, if given a few quiet minutes, could write down the top 3–5 things that matter most to them in life.

Today I had the chance to reflect on a concept that always hits hard when I evaluate my daily effort and the outcomes it produces. I pay a lot of attention to results. When things don’t measure up to expectations, I often head back to the drawing board to figure out what went wrong. I’m constantly looking for ways for our teams to improve, but if I’m honest, anything less than perfection often feels like failure.

I love team meetings. I know a lot of folks don’t, but I genuinely do — for multiple reasons.

First, our meetings happen at a consistent time and day each week. Proximity matters. Both to each other and to our mission. No matter what obstacles or curveballs come our way, each of us can count on gathering every Monday.

This morning, I had the opportunity to meet with a small group of men at C3, a gathering within the CBMC network (Christian Business Men's Connection). Great group of guys—and it’s growing fast. Today’s speaker walked us through something that’s both deeply personal and widely misunderstood: hearing the voice of God.

This week I've had some great reminders of why we need to lean on the Lord for our strength, even when the vision for our work is clear. I love what I do, and week after week, God continues to make a way for His plan to play out through the various activities that are taking place. When we align our will with God's, the fulfillment we get from the effort is outstanding.

Today (Ash Wednesday) begins our journey through Lent.  I received ashes this morning, but as I've traveled around town, I've received some strange looks. This happens every year, so today I thought we'd take a quick historical trip into this season that leads us to Easter.  Ash Wednesday marks the start of this sacred season—a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Check it out! 

We live in a world that craves immediate gratification. When we set a goal, we want to achieve it now. When we see our flaws, we want to overcome them instantly. Yet, God’s process of transformation rarely happens all at once. More often, He leads us step by step, using struggles, confusion, and even rebellion to shape us into men and women of real purpose.

Following Jesus with consistency and discipline is no easy task. The world around us often flows in the opposite direction—prioritizing self over service, accumulation over generosity, and independence over reliance on God. As we strive to serve, give, and remain faithful in prayer, the weight of it all can be exhausting.

Prayer is one of the most profound and powerful tools we have as believers. It is our direct line to God—an intimate conversation with our Creator and Savior. Yet, so often, prayer is relegated to a last resort or a brief moment of request.