Here’s Why it’s Important to Stop When You or Someone Else is Stuck
I recently stopped my drive to work to help someone whose car was stuck in a snowy driveway. There was nothing to force me to do that. And I certainly didn’t want to get out of my car, which was just starting to warm up. But I had to stop – and I’ll tell you why...
What If I Say No to God by Ignoring My Call?
It seems silly to suggest we might say no to God if we really are accepting of his all-encompassing power. Yet, we say no to God all the time. We say no to him when we fall short in obeying all his commands. We say no when we make choices that are – without...
Put on Your New Shoes and Run the Race to Win
There’s something about new shoes that leads a child to believe they can run faster. To run better. I was no exception to that. If I knew I’d be likely to find myself in a footrace, game of tag or other event that required my ability to run, you can bet...
Don’t Just Say Yes. Say Yes with a Committed Spirit
It’s time to say yes. That’s right. I’ve been waiting ALL YEAR for this topic in A Year of Listing Up. You see, the life lesson of “Consider Saying Yes” carries a lot of potential themes and impacts. For me, it’s a highly personal lesson and...
Quotations that Inspire and Feed Your Soul
I always enjoy hearing and reading inspirational quotations. Whether they are from renowned heroes, thought leaders or even relative unknowns; there is value in their words. You see, within these quotations you get a glimpse of wisdom that life has afforded to another...
Thanksgiving Day, a Poem by Frank Carleton Nelson
I am really excited to shared this poem, Thanksgiving Day, with you on, well… Thanksgiving Day. It was written by Auburn, Indiana author, Frank Carleton Nelson and appeared in his 1933 compilation called The Evening Hour. As I shared earlier in the week, I...Thankfulness; A Poem by Frank Carleton Nelson
Thankfulness was written by Auburn, Indiana author, Frank Carleton Nelson and appeared in his 1927 compilation called Along Life’s Road. It’s the first of two poems by Nelson I am sharing this week. I first learned on FC Nelson when I was writing my book, Legendary...
8 Strategies High Achievers Use Every New Year
Even when it doesn’t feel like it, we can be high achievers. No matter what this year or any of the years that came before it were like, next year can our best year ever. And it’s with that achiever mindset that we should pursue it. It doesn’t just...
Some of the Many Ways We Can Show Up – 7 Posts
What does it mean to SHOW UP? When I first unpacked this life lesson in Listen Up, Kids, it was about being physically present. In a sense, it was along the lines of show up to school every day and you will at least get a good score in attendance/participation. As I...
Show Up Because it’s Love in Action – Perspective on 1 John 3:18
What is Love in Action? It’s a great question. One that seems like it’s an easy answer. It’s hugs, kisses and saying “I love you,” right? Sending cards or emails from a distance. Ordering flowers or gifts. Those are loving gestures, right? Sure, they are great ways of...