My Random Thoughts 10.26.11
Fall is in the air. This is such a beautiful time of year in Indiana. Here are some random things I have been thinking about. Read on, if you like. The St. Louis Cardinals are my team. It’s been that way my entire life. They are in the World Series, which is incredible; but, they … Continue reading
Engage Conference :: Looking Back…..And Moving Forward
We are almost 2 weeks removed from ENGAGE. What a tremendous experience! Wow. So grateful for our team….so many of them spent countless hours volunteering to make sure things ran smoothly. We are also extremely grateful for all the people who came and brought their teams with them. Thank you for making the investment of … Continue reading
A Staycationer’s Birthday Wish List
As many of you know, I celebrated a milestone birthday this week. On July 6th, I officially changed decades. Oh yeah. I’ve gotten every joke in the book: AARP Cards, Cards about reading glasses, the need to limit my cheese intake and everything you can imagine. It’s been an absolute blast. I have laughed harder … Continue reading
30-Day Marriage Challenge :: Progress Report
Here we are at the half way point of the 30-Day Marriage Challenge. How’s it going? I would love to hear some stories about what you are doing to surprise your spouse and what their response has been. Will you share? This all started as a personal challenge to me. Could I really keep this … Continue reading
Want A New Marriage? Take The 30-Day Marriage Challenge
“Marriage isn’t lived out on a romantic balcony, it’s lived out on a spiritual battlefield.” I’ll never forget the moment I heard that for the first time. We were sitting at a marriage retreat as a newly engaged couple and when we heard that, we looked at each other and thought, really? As we approach … Continue reading
10 Things I Love About My Wife
Today is Valentine’s Day, the day we set aside to honor, celebrate and remind the love of our life of just how we feel about them. I really like Valentine’s Day. It gives me a chance to celebrate my wife, Kim. Let’s face it, I married up bigtime! I am so grateful and blessed to … Continue reading
My Thoughts: “Smell The Roses”
Most of us are probably familiar with the phrase, “Stop and smell the roses.” If your first reaction is anything like mine, you are probably thinking, “Yeah right. When do I have time to even notice flowers – or anything of beauty – my life is too busy and stressful!” Let me say that I … Continue reading
My Thoughts: Total Randomness
It’s a cold and snowy day in Indianapolis. Honestly, the weather is horrible. Here are some totally random things that I am thinking about today. Why did Hostess get rid of the aluminum foil packages for Ding Dongs? I just bought my very first scarf. It’s like joining an elite brotherhood. Sort of. I am … Continue reading
Gratitude
We are heading into my favorite season of the year. Actually, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I have always loved it. I know what you are thinking….”Brian, you write about food all the time. Of course Thanksgiving is your favorite holiday!” That’s true. I do write about food a lot. But, the food is only … Continue reading
My Thoughts: My Bucket List
I recently had a birthday. Not a monumental birthday but a birthday non-the-less and as you know, with each passing year, the numbers get larger. So, with this turn of the calendar I am spending time taking stock of things and it occurred to me that there are a few things I really want to … Continue reading
Worship Leader Probs 