"Theoretically, x should happen when y." How many times do we say or think that phrase throughout the day? We plan, anticipate, and behave based on this statement every single day. Yet, oftentimes, we spend very little time constructing the theory and just act, OR, we spend all of our time trudging through theory and … Continue reading Separating the Theoretical from the Practical
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Financial Literacy – The Beginning
Why was I never taught about finances in the "real world" of having a job and paying for my living expenses? Why was I never taught the principle of the Cashflow Quadrant that Robert Kiyosaki talks about in his book - that there are more ways to make money than just having or owning a … Continue reading Financial Literacy – The Beginning
Why Care at All?
Today's society is so big on nihilism. My vote doesn't matter because there are millions of other votes. My opinion doesn't matter because there are about 7 billion people with opinions. My education doesn't matter because I'll only ever be a drone anyway. But none of that HAS to be true. Your vote only matters … Continue reading Why Care at All?
Strengths to Weaknesses, Part 2
My wife and I are about to say goodbye to another graduating class of high school seniors. We've been volunteer youth pastors for well over a decade so this isn't the first group of young people that we have watched grow up and grow into young adults. But for some reason, this group has me … Continue reading Strengths to Weaknesses, Part 2
Chase Inspiration!
This will be a short blog because it's a simple idea. Here's the key: no one will act on information until they are inspired to do so. Micah and I are huge proponents for doing as the book of Proverbs says: "In all your getting, get wisdom. In all your finding, find understanding." Knowledge and … Continue reading Chase Inspiration!
Strengths to Weaknesses, Part 1
I'm calling this part 1 because I believe that it's such a strong and needed subject today... it may take a few posts to get my thoughts on paper. It can be said that comparison is the root of all unhappiness. Starting with that simple fact, it's very easy to see how we have become … Continue reading Strengths to Weaknesses, Part 1
Level Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YT3erQZoq4 I'm a huge video game nerd. Some of my favorites include League of Legends, Pokémon, Monster Hunter, and Rocket League. All of these games have something in common: leveling up. Now, the leveling system in each game may be different and I may have to complete quests in one whereas in the other I … Continue reading Level Up
The Attitude of the Leader: Only Up
I can understand why many people want to treat the Bible as if it doesn't exist - I've even met Christians who would rather stay away from a conversation about Biblical text because so much of it steps on our proverbial toes. Having negative results in your life? Let's talk about the law of Sowing … Continue reading The Attitude of the Leader: Only Up
The Perfect Fit
Last week, I moved into my new apartment. I didn't have much furniture, but my fiancée and her father had some we moved in to make the place more comfortable until our wedding. He offered this armoire to us and we were not sure about it. It's a beautiful piece, don't get me wrong. But … Continue reading The Perfect Fit
Sharpen Your Ax
Either Abraham Lincoln or Benjamin Franklin are attributed with all the greatest sayings in history... so whenever you read, "Abraham Lincoln said..." there may be a 50% chance that those words actually came out of his mouth. (My favorite memes are Abraham Lincoln's quotes about the internet...) So I'll choose my wording carefully: Abraham Lincoln … Continue reading Sharpen Your Ax
