We make grocery lists, to-do lists, and lists to remind us of the errands we have to accomplish. I keeps another list: it’s a list of people I want to interview for my podcast. It’s a list of people I want to have dinner with. A list of people whose story I want to know better. And I reach out to the people on the list, trying to engage. And I refuse to give up, putting God in the driver’s seat to connect us. Make your own list. And keep going…
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Time Flies…
It is said that “time flies when you’re having fun.” It’s true. Vacations never seem long enough. Time passes quickly when you are focused on what you love to do. We only have so much time on this earth. Make it count…
Honesty…
Most people are honorable and tell the truth. But are we always honest with ourselves? Everyone has blind spots. This is why it’s important to have good friends who will gently point them out to us. When you are in that position, remember to deliver the message with gentleness and self-control…
Tear Down That Wall!
When we engage in conversations with others, why are we tempted to keep our guards up? Everyone we meet is broken in some way. When we let go of our guardedness, we have deeper, more meaningful lives. Do not concern yourself with others judging you. Most people respond with openness, too.
Public Speaking…
Did you know more people are afraid of public speaking than they are of death? Death is 100% fatal and final. A botched speech is 100% survivable. Think about it…
Outward Focus…
Are you so focused on your own success that you miss the success of others? Cheer your friends and acquaintances on in their pursuits. Other people who are successful aren’t a threat to you. They complement you…
Interview with Officer Jerome Turner
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Any of us would risk everything to save our family. Police Officers are called to risk their lives for people they don’t even know.
Officer Jerome Turner is a dedicated Police Officer and devoted husband and father. On April 1st, 2019, Officer Turner almost lost his life in a gunfight while answering a “routine” call.
Here is our open and honest conversation about that fateful day, the impact the shooting had on his family, his thoughts on defunding the police and bulletproof vests. And if you are unsure about the presence of guardian Angels, this might change your thinking.
Click on the link to listen…
Restoration…
We love happy endings to movies, don’t we? Hallmark has perfected this. Do you know why we love these movies? It’s because we want restoration, we want happy endings in our lives…we want to know order will be restored and everything will make sense in the world. These movies give us hope that they are possible.
Trust Me!
Placing trust in another person is the highest honor we can give them. If trust is ever compromised, it’s hard to get back…
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