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Words have power. They can encourage, build-up, and energize. They can also demoralize, cut down, and destroy. Growing up we had family friends that had nine (9) children. We’d often go play over at their house on evenings and weekends. Their setup was awesome… end of a street at the cul-de-sac. 5 acres of land…
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It was a random workday when a friend came by my office and as we were catching up, he said “Work is infinite”. I forget the entire context but the sentiment I recall was that he was pushing on putting work into appropriate perspective. Be OK taking a couple days off, recognize that work is…
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There are three comedians throughout my life that have made me laugh to the point of tears. Brian Regan, Mitch Hedberg, and Nate Bargatze. Primarily I really enjoy their dry humor and quick wit. “I can’t tell you what hotel I’m stayin’ in, but there are 2 trees involved. They said “Let’s call this hotel…
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Oddly enough I learned this lesson when remodeling a house we owned in Knoxville. Sometimes you notice something that potentially needs to be fixed BUT, in reality, it only needs fixing because you’re so micro focused on it at the moment. Sometimes it’s best to give it space & time and then reconsider if you…
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To preface – this is a specific topic that has lingered with me for years at this point. I genuinely believe we have a ton of people on this planet that are isolated, hurting, and just going through the motions. I’m married, have kids, a loving extended family and… I’ve struggled with each of the…
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Here recently I’ve been able to interview quite a few people to hopefully join us. One of the common questions I get asked is “What is it that you enjoy most about your job?” My answer is typically twofold: Focusing in on the second one in this post, I find that I’m often trying to…
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Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Years ago now, I read a book called “Grit” by Angela Duckworth. I gave…
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us. 2 Cor: 5:20
