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  • 15 Albums, 15 Years Later

    Facebook recently reminded me of a post a friend tagged me in 15 years ago asking me to name 15 albums that “has such a profound effect on you they changed your life. Dug into your soul. Music that brought… Continue reading

  • No More Chops

    While visiting family back in Nashville over Thanksgiving, I met up with a good friend from college who I haven’t seen in a few years. As his massive dog mauled me for kisses, we caught up on what’s elapsed in… Continue reading

    No More Chops
  • The Arizona Gratitude List

    Once a year we all gather to give thanks for what we have. The day before we shove other people out of the way to buy new things to be thankful for. But that’s at the end of the year.… Continue reading

    The Arizona Gratitude List
  • There’s Always a “But”

    But. One of the most necessary words in the English language. But. Also one of the most hurtful. “I love you but…” “Your skills and experience are very impressive, but…” “You did a great job, but…” “Everything was great, but…”… Continue reading

    There’s Always a “But”
  • So This is the New Year

    One of my favorite songs at the end of every year is “The New Year” by Death Cab for Cutie. So I am dedicating this post to my thoughts on what I think is one of the best observations on… Continue reading

    So This is the New Year
  • 3 Social Media Tips for Churches

    This post is taken from an article I posted on LinkedIn. Every church is on social media these days. Big, small, and every size in between, churches have realized that social media is here to stay and they need to… Continue reading

    3 Social Media Tips for Churches
  • the deleted scenes

    I don’t know if anyone else has ever noticed this, but the inside of the cover of a certain DVD pressing of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation has a picture that must have been from a deleted scene in the movie.… Continue reading

    the deleted scenes
  • 63lbs of change

    Over five years ago 45 lbs of brown, wet, shivering, starving change arrived on the front porch of our home in Nashville. Change…who’s name became Duke. Prior to Duke, animal rescue and adoption had never been a part of my… Continue reading

    63lbs of change
  • i would drive 2300 miles

    Chicago. Houston. Red Deer. Shanghai. Nashville. Manheim. Phoenix. I would like to consider myself a well-moved person. Continue reading

    i would drive 2300 miles