• Podcast: Plastic vs. Leather Leadership

    Podcast: Plastic vs. Leather Leadership

    I don’t typically publish a new post when the Next Up Podcast drops a new episode, but I so enjoyed thinking about and talking about this one, I wanted to share. Below are the show notes with a link at the end to subscribe of just listen.

  • Jesus Does This Completely!

    Jesus Does This Completely!

    Jesus doesn’t do anything half way. Salvation is in full. Forgiveness is in full. His riches are in full. His blessings are in full.

  • Nurture or Dismiss – A Leadership Principle

    Nurture or Dismiss – A Leadership Principle

    Growing up, my family used to have a lot of animals that would wonder into our yard. These animals would often come around for a few days and vanish the next week. However, occasionally a dog or a cat would wonder into the yard and stay around a little while. When this happened, our…

  • 2 Places to Find Free Wallpapers and A Free Fall Wallpaper Pack

    2 Places to Find Free Wallpapers and A Free Fall Wallpaper Pack

    I have to admit that I’ve always loved wallpapers on my phone, iPad and computer. I have a few favorite sites to get them from, but occasionally, I take a photo with my phone that makes a great wallpaper. (those sites are here and here) Last week I took this photo of some leaves…

  • 2 Reasons Life Hurts

    2 Reasons Life Hurts

    Let’s be honest… sometimes, life hurts. When we don’t get the job we really wanted. When someone we trust breaks that trust. When we’re talked about at work. When we lose our job and can’t find a way to pay the bills. When our spouse isn’t who they used to be and we’re struggling…

  • Feel Hopeless? Here Are 2 Reasons To Not Give Up!

    Feel Hopeless? Here Are 2 Reasons To Not Give Up!

    But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel. (Acts 9:15 NLT)