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My story Isn’t Finished
Well, there ya go. How’s that for opening up? I’ve debated for months on how, when and why to share all of this. Because 10-15 years ago, you didn’t find out someone was divorced, had a new baby or started a new job until the holidays rolled around, class reunions...
Let it hurt. Let it heal. Let it go.
“How did this happen?” “Y’all looked so happy!” “But you’re a Christian!” “Divorce is a sin ya know.” “You’re going to regret this. It’ll be hard to recover from it.” “Your kids will be damaged the most.” These are all things I’ve heard from well-intended people mixed...
Beautiful Chaos
So let’s get some things out of the way right now. I feel like you need a little context into my life. There’s some major things, good and bad, that have shaped me into the man I am. Not just the speaker, preacher, business owner, parent and yes, former husband. But...
It’s All Lies
I began believing a terrible lie about 7 years ago. I didn’t deserve to be loved. I had been such a screw up that whatever came my way, I needed to just deal with it. I deserved the misery and really just needed to suck it up. People all over the world had endured...
Yes, It’s True
I was convinced. No one could tell me otherwise. No friend, no preacher no sermon, no song. Nothing. I knew deep down that I deserved this. All of the pain, the lack of purpose and ultimately, the failed marriage. All of my insecurities as a man, my worries as a...
Hustle and Grit
My friend, Jon Acuff (Yes, I just name dropped) is the king of hustle. Jon is right up there with Elvis, Lebron and the hard to read version of the bible. Straight up King. What I appreciate and have adopted from him is the realization that most people get where they...
Devotions
For a parent, is there any other word that strikes fear into your heart first thing in the morning like "devotions"? "Train up your child in the way of the lord so they won't depart from it."Could there be a more pressure filled scripture in all of the Bible?? There's...
How Champions Think
Champions aren't born, they're created through the fire of adversity, the storms of life and the winds of change. I'm not sure who said that so I'll just take credit for it. They won't mind anyway. Who said it isn't nearly as important as the impact of what it means....
Just A Little Bit More (Long post but read it anyway)
I love Youngstown, Ohio. More specifically, I love Heart Reach ministries and the 5 years we were so fortunate to lead the youth there. The experiences and stories we have are as numerous as the marks on the buses but I want to share one story in particular. Growing...
The Reason is You
Are you struggling to talk to people? Are you afraid people won't join your team or your friends will turn the blinds every time they see you coming? Those things could happen, but it won't be because of you. No, it'll be because of their fears, ideas about what you...
The Problem with Potential
Believe it or not, I was a pretty good athlete. Actually, I could still lace em up and light up any 9 year old in a game of 36 right now. Don't mess with me. Specifically my high school and college years. I enjoyed basketball, golf, baseball and football but when we...
Stagger and Swagger
Although I was deep in sleep from the hours of driving and exhausted from the mental exercise of eating the contents of multiple audio books, something jolted me awake. I couldn't understand what was happening and why I couldn't focus. I frantically began to clear my...
