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Don’t Miss The Moments
My son Nick, 9 years old at the time, had gone the entire baseball season without a hit, and he found himself in the “on deck circle” at the end of the championship game. The season had already been filled with frustration and discouragement ...
The Power of Self-Disclosure and Reflective Feedback
Too often, we either get consumed by unchecked thoughts or silence them entirely. Ignoring them may seem like the safer option—after all, overanalyzing can lead to self-doubt. But the danger of not listening to ourselves at all is that we become disconnected from our own emotions, motives, and even our calling. We risk leading from a place of reaction rather than reflection.
While speaking truth to ourselves is essential, a sincere leader requires something deeper—it demands a willingness to listen with discernment and lead with wisdom before engaging with others.
More Than Words: Building Resilience In Our Daughters
As a dad of two daughters—and someone who’s had the privilege of caring for over 70 girls as a houseparent and now as the leader of a foster care agency—I’ve been given a unique lens on what it means to raise girls with a healthy, resilient ...
I Choose You
The new Keurig coffeemaker was sitting in its box on our counter along with cards in pink envelopes, homemade cards and poems, and other items the kids had made.
It was Mother’s Day morning.
Anna, our oldest daughter (11 years of age), went ...
Let’s Stop Trying To Fix Each Other
This past week, through various interactions, reading articles, and listening to podcasts, one thought has resonated with me deeply: “We need to stop fixing other people and start truly loving them.”
Our Journey
For those familiar with my ...
Don’t Miss The Moments
My son Nick, 9 years old at the time, had gone the entire baseball season without a hit, and he found himself in the “on deck circle” at the end of the championship game. The season had already been filled with frustration and discouragement ...