Live Intentionally

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or outside of the U.S.) since the turn of the century, you probably know the United States has become a “post-Christian” society. A couple of generations ago, most Americans were Christian. A generation ago, fewer Americans were Christian but nearly everyone was still familiar with the Bible and […]

Tuesday evening, the day after my birthday, I took the gift cards I received from my parents and brother, Kurt, down to Best Buy and bought my first iPod - the new iPod nano with the video screen.  So, yes, you can now welcome me to 2001.
I had never got an iPod before because I never have […]

Molly and Joseph Bail sell all they own and move to Kenya to start Springs of Hope children’s home for AIDS orphaned kids.

I love the outdoors and I love to learn, plus OurChurch.Com is doing a Photo Month focus right now, so I’ve decided to take up photography.   I was already considering the Canon Rebel XT and a 75-300 mm telephoto lens, and then Circuit City decided to offer a $150 discount if you buy the two […]

You’ve probably been heard many times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  What you eat first thing in the morning helps to determine whether you’ll have the strength and energy and focus you need for morning and thus sets the tone for the day.
The same is true for your mind.  What […]

As I mentioned yesterday, I recently read StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath and did the online strengths assessment.  After completing the online assessment a Strengths Discovery and Action-Planning Guide was emailed to me listing my top 5 strengths.  It said my top 5 strengths are:
Analytical
Relator
Learner
Responsibility
Focus
I think that’s accurate for the most part, but I’m a […]

Strengths Finder 2.0 book review. A great book for discovering your strengths, leveraging your strenghts, and understanding the strenghts of others.

We’ve all heard the saying “it’s better to give than to receive.”  Well, a research team at the University of British Columbia and Harvard Business School found that to be true.  The study found that people who spent money on others were happier than those who spent money on themselves.
Money buys happiness — if you spend on […]

Today is Jennifer’s and my 10th wedding anniversary.  In some ways it’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years.  In other ways, some things seem so long ago.  Jennifer is an avid scrap booker and enjoys reliving memories.  So, starting 2 weeks ago we’ve been looking back - each day on a different year - […]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!
For most people St. Patrick’s Day if celebrated at all is simply the next holiday to decorate for after Valentine’s Day, or an excuse to break out the green clothing and drink some green beer.  All in good fun I suppose.
I’ve had a few green beers myself over the years.  Since I went to […]