Fully Awake
This week has been fantastic. A rich mix of meetings — work, partnerships, nonprofit activity, and plenty of family time as we plan for the upcoming school year. Each conversation was different and unique, but all were full of opportunities to be fully awake and fully alive.
You are Not Just Chasing the Wind
These past two weeks I’ve had conversation after conversation with people who are using their work, their expertise, and their relationships to advance meaningful conversations about Christ with those who don’t yet know Him. It’s humbling to hear these stories.
Partner Wisely
Truthful, loving partnerships are hard to come by. I don’t care if we're talking about business, marriage, or ministry—two people who want the best for each other, love each other’s strengths, and are willing to tell the truth have the recipe for doing something extraordinary together.
3 Points: The Triangle of Control
Just this morning I covered it with a small team in one of our Foundation businesses. All of us could use a quick refresh on what God has placed in our hands, and examine how we’re utilizing the opportunity.
The Tithe - A Guard for Our Heart?
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23
This verse isn’t casual. It’s not a suggestion to “check in” with your heart once in a while. It’s a clear, urgent instruction: “Above all else.” That means this is priority number one.
Clear.
Clarity is one of the things I’ve sought more than almost anything else in life. And I know I’m not alone. I know dozens of leaders right now who are searching for clarity—some navigating complex business circumstances, others running teams that seem to be pulling in different directions, and still others re-evaluating what they’re even trying to achieve in the first place.
2 Stories, 2 Opportunities
This past weekend I was hit with some perspective—a powerful reminder of why we must stay alert for Kingdom opportunities wherever we are. I want to share two stories: one personal, the other through the eyes of my team. Together, they paint a picture of how God continues to move through the everyday lives of His people.
The Clock Is Winding Down
I had breakfast this morning with a friend who always leaves me feeling both challenged and encouraged. I know he left feeling the same. We do that for each other. There’s something powerful about friendships like that, ones that sharpen and stir you toward something greater.
The Main Thing
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.
An Army Is Rising!
Week after week, I feel this happening. I see it with my own eyes. If I didn’t see it, I might not believe it. But I’m here to tell you that it’s the truth.
Break Pedals
Every now and then, taking your foot off the gas can be a very good thing.
I’m not talking about quitting your mission or giving something half-effort. I’m talking about hitting the brake pedal, intentionally, for the purpose of rest and recharge.
Expertise vs. Experience
Today, more than 120 men gathered to glean wisdom from over a century of combined fatherly and grandfatherly experience. Kingdom Dads hosted a powerful event for fathers and sons, centered around one simple but profound goal: learn from those who’ve walked the road ahead of us.
Decide.
Such a hard word to figure out, isn’t it?
To decide on something feels so permanent. Final. Like crossing a line you can’t come back from. And yet, in reality, we change our minds all the time. That’s part of being human. Still, we often make the mistake of evaluating our decisions through the lens of absolutes...using words like always and never.
Real Urgency.
Today, I had lunch with a man I believe to be a living legend, Dr. Duke Heller. He’s likely the oldest living pioneer in the field of dental implants, a global award-winner, a published author, a generous influencer who’s shaped university dental programs, a mentor to high-profile college coaches, and a friend to some of the biggest voices in personal development.
More than a Meal.
Last Saturday night, I had the joy of sitting down to a traditional five-course Italian meal prepared by a great friend and his wife. There were six of us around the table. Let me tell ya, they went all out. Every dish was cooked to perfection and brought out in a perfectly timed sequence. You could taste the love in every bite. I wish I could cook like that!
In Common
Have you ever sat down with someone you just met and, after an hour, felt like you’d known them for years?
That happened to me this morning. A connection through a mutual friend turned into one of those conversations that just flows. We had plenty in common. A similar background in our industry, a shared faith in Christ, both raising kids, both trying to lead well at home and at work. There was a lot of overlap.
Just Persevere.
Many times in leadership or in roles where creation or business is the focus, difficult seasons have a way of lingering longer than we’d like. So, we innovate. We make the necessary changes. We do our best to stay positive.
But we’re human. And eventually, the extra effort starts to wear us down.
Secret Service.
This morning, my wife and I had the joy of serving with The Bridge Ministries in downtown Columbus. It was a full house—between 80 and 90 guests came through the doors for a hot meal. It was a blessing to be part of it.
The Punch List.
Many times throughout the week, I find moments to sit back and plan. Other times… not so much.
There’s rarely a perfect balance between knocking out the real, immediate things right in front of us and following a perfectly orchestrated game plan. It just doesn’t work that way.
We Remember
Memorial Day is a powerful reminder. A sacred pause to remember those who have sacrificed everything on behalf of others. Deep within us, there is something instinctive, something honorable, that stirs when we think about those who have made the decision to serve, knowing full well that the possibility of death lies before them. And yet, they choose to serve anyway.