Finding Joy

  • Look Up

    Look Up

    Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God . . . Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things. Isaiah 40:1, 26 We are told that when the storms come, we should have our houses built upon the rock. It doesn’t say if they come. As we gain wisdom… Read more

  • Friends Who Left Imprints for a Lifetime: Harold and Steve

    Friends Who Left Imprints for a Lifetime: Harold and Steve

    Last night I had a dream that my 83 year old boss was in the hospital. Well, he’s not technically my boss anymore. He was my boss in 1997, almost 26 years ago. My heart is aching and tears are flowing down my cheeks as I write this. You see, he wasn’t just my boss.… Read more

  • What the Heck Is a Life Coach?

    What the Heck Is a Life Coach?

    Our brains are really smart, but they seem really dumb. They are artifacts of the past. If we listen to our minds, they become our leader. They are horrible leaders. Why? Have you ever wanted to do something that you tell yourself you’re going to do, but then find yourself in the same old behaviors?… Read more

  • I’ll Do It When…

    I’ll Do It When…

    Time is precious. Are we really going to keep putting off the things we’d really love to do? Why do we do that to ourselves? We say things like: I’ll do it when I graduate; I’ll do it when I get married; I’ll do it when my kids get older; I’ll do it when I… Read more

  • Out Beyond Right and Wrong – There Is a Place

    Out Beyond Right and Wrong – There Is a Place

    Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy? That was a famous catchphrase inspired by Dr. Phil McGraw. It sticks with us because of the underlying truth of that statement. Being a right fighter is what causes disagreements, anger, fear, disgust, offensiveness, division, and all the ego stuff that can… Read more

  • Who Am I? Who Are You?

    Who Am I? Who Are You?

    “Who am I?” is usually followed by, “why am I here?” and “where am I going?” These questions are the foundation of our very existence. I’m going to do my very best to answer this first question, however, the answers can’t be found in a single conversation, sermon, book, or even a blog. These resources… Read more