Writing and Reflections

A collection of my most recent reflections faith, culture, leadership, and the many creative ways God calls each of us to a unique revelation of Himself.

Family Values.

My wife and I sat at our kitchen table with Evernote open to a blank note. “OK,” she said to me, “who are we?” For several months we talked about creating a set of values for our family. This past year, I’ve been obsessed with company culture, corporate values, and how articulated missions, goals, and…
My Will Be Done.

I want. My wanting isn’t just for material things. My want is bigger. I want security, comfort, and the assurance of knowing I’m taken care of. Sometimes that comes in the form of material possessions like a house, a solid bank account, and 401K (I’m in my 30s and I still think that is something…
Paper Towel.

My son is thankful for paper towels. It’s Thanksgiving. A few friends and family members are over for a small Thanksgiving dinner. As we gather around the table, we ask the question, What are you thankful for? People share and we arrive at my three-year old son for his turn. He speaks, I’m thankful for…
When Right Feels Wrong.

An oil change can just never be an oil change. As our family vehicle approaches 90,000 miles I know that every 7,000 mile visit to the mechanic means I am going to get a list of what we need to fix to keep the car in good shape. Since we only have one vehicle I…
The Plane is Going to Crash.

I am sitting on the ground, my legs curled up into my chest and my head between my knees. My hands are over my face and I’m breathing heavy. I know I am going to die. My anxiety was welling up in the morning as we prepared to leave my parents house for the airport.…
The End of Christmas Gifts.

I only know one thing – it is time for Christmas gifts to end.