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Jen Still Serves

Jen wakes up every morning around 4am, and although it’s early, she doesn’t mind, at least she lives at the beach. She gets ready for her day, just like every other day, but then she remembers that today is different. There’s a sadness that will always encompass September 11th for the countless Americans who remember the tragedy of the terrorist attacks of 2001. That is especially the case for Jen. The years have flown by, yet she’s still reminded of […]

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Home – Nostalgia and Perspective

I’m thankful to have grown up in a GREAT home.  I know that is not always a reality so I am especially grateful for it.  Home was always very clear to me – it was where I lived.  But that doesn’t have to be the case.  For the last 10 years, I’ve had a little of both. My journey over the past 10 years has taken me to 9 different addresses. 7 of those coming in a 4 year period! […]

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Two Things To Brighten Your Day

We always hear, “You get out of something, whatever you put into it.”  Bad ingredients make a bad cake.  Well, I’m not so sure there is any ‘bad’ cake, but you get the point.  That is a true statement and along the lines of topics we’ve discussed.  Nothing great ever comes easy.  It is only defined as great because there is some level of difficulty involved in pursuing it!  As I continue on these ideas of living richly and seeking […]

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Five Words That Changed My Life

I was thirty-two. My wife and I had grown accustomed to a new definition of marriage, one layered with the responsibilities of raising three boys. The fact that they were all under the age of three just added to the adventure. I was a young professional, focused on building my insurance agency in my hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. What happened next changed everything. One morning, I was overcome with a longing to write, as if a story from somewhere […]

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Perfectly Crazy – Simply Greatfull

Crazy This week has been packed full of crazy.  Well, most weeks are, but this week particularly!  My family is renting a beach house down at Wrightsville Beach; a tradition we started in 2001 after my Grandpa Ham passed away.  For those of you that know my family, this is much more than just a family affair.  Family and friends fill the house and meet at the beach which makes it such a special time.  This, however, is the first […]

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Your Day Job Isn’t Keeping You From Your Dream Job

What is Labor Day? For most, it’s a long weekend away from work and maybe a chance to wallow in the fact that summer is finally over; the kids are back to school and the routine has returned. The anticipation of Memorial Day and celebration of Independence Day have faded into the drudging reality of Labor Day. It’s almost like President Grover Cleveland knew this when he signed the holiday into law back in 1887. I can hear him, under his breath say, […]

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Matt vs. Wild

I love reality shows like, “Survivorman” and “Man vs. Wild”. I am amazed by them because I am so incapable of going into uncharted territory, living off the wilderness for days.  Les Stroud and Bear Grylls, the personalities behind these programs, are amazing in their ability to tackle the most extreme environments. When these men overcome challenges it sparks a belief in us that it can be done. As I was watching one of these shows the other day, it reminded […]

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