When I was playing baseball in high school, our coach had a saying which he called the five P’s “Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance” We live in a busy world with myriad expectations and requirements thrown our way. I am a husband, father, business owner, writer, small group leader, friend, and the list goes on. My time is always full and it requires planning to make sure that I am as efficient as possible. I’ve invited a friend, Joshua Rivers, along today to give […]
The Wrightsville Beach Marathon was envisioned by local running coach, Tom Clifford in 2009. The race has since become a March staple here in Wilmington, North Carolina and is recognized as one of the best marathon and half-marathon events in the region drawing over two thousand participants from all walks of life to convene on our beautiful, coastal town. This year, I will do something uncharacteristic of myself: I will experience the event from the other side. Rather than participate, I will become a spectator. There’s something deeply […]
When I started writing, it was simply a feeling, a decision to create a discipline in response to something within urging me to begin. I was never sure of the outcome. At times, I’ve wondered what’s the point of it all of it anyway? The pressures of fatherhood and business ownership leave me scrambling to get it all done. In the middle of the doing it’s easy to lose heart. However, there are moments that light my path. These moments encourage […]
Peyton A guest post by Sarah Fontenot Life is full of challenges. Some greater than others. How we embrace those challenges will shape our journey. On May 15, 2006, my husband, Ron, and I welcomed our sweet baby girl, Peyton Elisabeth, into this world. Having a history of serious pregnancy and postpartum complications, I was monitored very closely throughout the entire 37 weeks. Everything looked much better this time around. The only hiccup was a 36-week ultrasound which showed a […]
Welcome to another Monday Matters! I’m excited to share someone with you who has been a great encouragement to me. I first met Kristen Tucker as a client over 5 years ago when she bought a home in the Wilmington area and contacted me for homeowners insurance. As we stayed in touch, I was thrilled to learn that she had become ordained under Concord Baptist Association. Recently, I started seeing these devotionals pop up on my Facebook feed. I’ll let her […]
I’m incredibly excited to introduce you to an awesome example of someone who exemplifies what I mean when I say, “Living richly!” I met Ryan earlier this year and I was blown away by what he’s doing. I knew you’d love to hear about it. I’ll leave the rest up to him. Monday Matters: Bring Bacon if Necessary A guest post by Ryan Eller The only thing that kept me motivated to wake up at 5 a.m. was bacon. I should […]
On this week’s Monday Matters, I’m sharing encouragement from one of my favorite people, Deborah “Debbie” Sheneman. Debbie lives outside Atlanta, Georgia with her husband of 32 years, Allen. She has two grown children and is known as Gigi to her four precious grandchildren. Debbie has an unbelievable testimony of faith which includes losing her 11-year old son in a hunting accident 28 years ago; only months after she accepted Christ into her life. Despite the countless questions and real […]
We get busy in life. Matt reminds us of why we dedicate ourselves to something other than ourselves.
- Robert Wagnon, CEO, Republic State Mortgage
