Be The Catalyst for Change: Leading Yourself & Others from Resistance and Reluctance to Radical Renewal. It’s funny (not haha funny) that we know we have areas where we could probably stand to change, but somehow it’s really, really hard and not really that urgent. We all desire to influence others for the better. Isn’t … Read more
Yesterday we discovered that “post-event blues,” also known as post-adrenaline blues (PAB) or post-performance depression, is a common phenomenon characterized by feelings of sadness, emptiness, disappointment, or a general letdown after a significant event or celebration has concluded. This can occur regardless of how successful or enjoyable the event was. The experience is often attributed … Read more
My son, James, completed the US Marine Corps Crucible yesterday – Oohrah! Originally, I thought that they would graduate immediately thereafter. I am learning that the Marines know a thing or two and act accordingly. The new Marines graduate two weeks later. In our ‘put the fries in the bag’ culture, what can you learn … Read more
When they first join US Marine Corps bootcamp, they are first called recruits. Upon completion of the Crucible, they earn their EGA (Eagle, Globe, and Anchor) emblem and the title of US Marine. In the last three days, Lima Company in San Diego slayed the dragon! Maximum respect for the whole company who worked so … Read more
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 This one is hard!! But 38 years into my walk with Jesus, I … Read more
To Be Happy, Cover These 4 Bases of Thankfulness (Part 1) “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalms 100:4, 5 Want to be happy? Be thankful! Thankfulness … Read more