Inspiring Life, Learning, and Transformational Leadership
We often miss the beauty of life that is right in front of us because we are easily distracted. We don’t mean for it to happen—it just does. Life gets noisy, the phone lights up, notifications buzz, and before we know it, our attention is scattered across a dozen places at once, and we’re not …
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Walking the Way: The Invitation to a Beautiful Life ⸻ “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” (St. Francis of Assisi) For most of my life, I’ve stood behind a pulpit—proclaiming the gospel, week after week. But these days, I find myself more convinced than ever that the most powerful sermons …
There’s a quiet truth I’ve come to believe over the years—we each have the potential to reinvent ourselves. Life is not a straight line, but a series of ups and downs. There are different seasons, challenges, and opportunities. Beginning again isn’t always about reinvention in the way the world sees it. It’s not always a …
Begin Again – An Invitation to Reinvent Your Life in Any Season There comes a moment in every life when we hear a quiet invitation: It’s time to begin again. Sometimes it arrives after a loss. Sometimes in the middle of a transition. And sometimes, it whispers from within—a longing not just for change, but …
Leadership isn’t just about position—it’s about presence. It’s not simply about making decisions, but about making a difference. Transformational Leadership is where purpose, integrity, and inspiration meet to create lasting impact—in organizations, communities, and the inner life of the leader. This space is dedicated to those who believe leadership is a calling, not a title. …
We’ve been high in the mountains of Guatemala this week—7,500 feet up in a place that feels closer to heaven than the noise of the world we left behind. The Mayan village of Chuluc rests in the shadow of a volcano, but what truly takes your breath away isn’t the altitude or the landscape—it's the …
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Last week, traveling across the country with my grandson, I was inspired by the large, open spaces of the American West. From the prairies of West Texas to the mountain ranges rising from desert sands, and finally to the Pacific Ocean, the land seemed to speak. It called to me: Live large. Breathe deep. Step …
This past week I took an amazing trip across the country. I drove with my grandson, Landon, from Huntsville, Alabama to San Diego, California—where he’s stationed in the Marines. It was a journey of love for my grandson and a chance to spend time with him. It was so much more than a road trip; …
“Now, I’ve been crazy, Can’t you tell? I threw stones at the stars but the whole sky fell.” Lyrics from The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov. Last year we held a worship service in the chapel around this song. I had friends who not only performed the song beautifully but also offered commentary and …
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