I like thinking about how a house is built. I work for a residential construction company and enjoy hearing a glimpse of all the details that go into homes. It amazes me the order, the complexity and the beautiful results. In addition to that, I admire the architecture and character of older homes. I dream […]
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The Best Year of Your Life
This year could be the best year of your life! No matter where you are right now, a simple perspective shift has the potential to lead to that. And once you realize that and lean in to it, magic happens! (okay, not really magic, but brighter days and exciting possibilities!) Pressing Forward One of the […]
Beautiful Destinations
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations is a picturesque wall plaque I have hanging my room. It’s a good reminder that there are highs and lows in life, trials and victories, and the hard things typically lead to beautiful things. Order and Balance One thing I think I’ve noticed about life is that God […]
Scared and Excited
Seeing dreams come to pass can be scary. This never fails to surprise me. If they are dreams of mine – or even something I’m hoping for – then why is it intimidating and scary, in addition to being exciting?! I remember a line out of a movie I saw ages ago and the main […]
Do the Work
God is in control, but He doesn’t expect you to lean on a shovel and pray for a hole. This quote always gets me to thinking about what I’m praying about and what I need to take more action on. Be it work-related, in relationships, within the walls of my home, or attitude, I want […]
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Something to Anticipate
I just love having something to anticipate! Be it seeing a friend, taking a drive to a pretty place, or an interesting book. Having something to anticipate keeps life engaging and interesting. And I think it is important to create these moments in everyday life. Why go through the days uninspired and ho-hum when you […]
Everyday Inspiration
I have a tendency to look for inspiration in everyday things. Be it random quotes, a song lyric, or a book I’m reading. Our life is about so much more than just the here and now. It is important to be constantly improving, serving others, and seeking what God would have us do. The world […]
Relationship Advice
May I share some relationship advice with you? I have no idea where you are in life, but maybe this will speak directly to you. Or perhaps you are well set in your relationships and it’s not really applicable. I share this advice and these thoughts not because I have everything figured out, but rather […]
Pray for Strength
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. – John Kennedy I read this quote on a t-shirt last year and the message really struck with me – pray for strength. This could be applied to my life – and I’m betting yours as well. Hard times come and they can take […]
A Flexible Plan
One area I have had to deliberately work in my life is to have a flexible plan. I like a regimented schedule and I really prefer when things line up perfectly. This is all well and good, but once you enter any unknown dynamics into the plan – other people, for instance – things can […]