In 2010, I fell in love with the sport of triathlon. The year before, Liz was part of a relay team at a local ‘sprint’ triathlon, a shorter distance race for both competitive and novice participants. When I went to watch the race, I wondered, “Could I?” In 2010, I competed in 2 races, 11 in 2011 including a Half Ironman (70.6 miles), and 9 in 2012. However, this year, I decided to take some time off from competitive racing […]
A quick update… For the last 40 +/- days I have been posting daily (minus Sundays) after feeling a ‘whisper’ to start. It has led me down a remarkable path on a journey I never thought I would be taking, at least not at this point in my life/career. I’m so incredibly grateful for it and where it is leading me. More importantly, I am thankful for you guys, my readers, who have encouraged me and supported me as I […]
I love this picture of a ship sailing into the night. I took it while in Maui in 2011. It relates so much to this post. As the ship heads into the darkness, it cannot lose its course. It must keep it. The sun will rise again and light will fill the sky, illuminating the path. Just like this ship, we must not lose our course when the darkness of fear, doubt and insecurity set in. We must stay true […]
We decided to take the boys for a walk after dinner. Before the twins became mobile, this was a daily activity. However, now that they have willpower and ability to move, sitting in the stroller doesn’t bode so well. About 10 minutes into our walk, they started to get testy. Their fussing was causing an equal response within myself. I could feel my emotions rising. “Why won’t they just sit and enjoy this? I would love to be pushed in […]
For many, the Old Testament is a confusing and unrelated part of the gospel story. Nothing could be further from the truth. As many theologians have taught us, the Old Testament is but a shadow of things to come– full of amazing stories. Once you look beyond the ancient names and dialogue, there is incredible wisdom within. In 2 Kings 5, Elisha heals an army commander of leprosy, but seeks no repayment. He only requests that God be honored. Elisha’s servant thinks otherwise […]
G.A.D.D – Golf Attention Deficit Disorder – A disorder causing one to lose attention while golfing. This usually results in restlessness and terrible play. Often causing frustration among all golfers involved. Signs and symptoms usually occur after bad play begins. Signs include searching for lost balls and talking to oneself. In extreme cases, club throwing and foul language may be witnessed. This condition is essentially a result of one wishing a golf course consisted of 11-13 holes rather than 18. […]
Liz and I have a collective problem; one that is always entertaining to discuss. For years, friends and family have laughed over countless stories of our so-called condition. Talking in our sleep! The funniest part is that Liz and I BOTH share this problem. Liz’s only developed more recently; I guess that’s what having three kids within sixteen months does to you. There should have been a warning label: WARNING – you will go crazy and start talking about nonsense […]
We get busy in life. Matt reminds us of why we dedicate ourselves to something other than ourselves.
- Robert Wagnon, CEO, Republic State Mortgage
