Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
In The Dash- Thank You
There are so many people to thank if you think back over your life. From that teacher who told you, you can do it and believed in you. The coaches who pushed you beyond your limitations and helped you achieve large goals. Your parents who sacrificed in so many areas and so many ways. Your boss who took a chance on someone with no experience. A spouse who has lived with you through ups and downs. No matter who you are there are those people... [Read More...]
In The Dash- Unconditional
There are two people who are related to me by blood who have loved me and accepted me unconditionally, my mom and my sister. They have invested so much and sacrificed so much for me in my life and so many times it has gone unnoticed or unacknowledged, but it was never unappreciated. My mom and sister have been a strength for me in the worst time in my life. They have been an encouragement and a voice of wisdom. I am a difficult person to live... [Read More...]
In The Dash- Digital Footprint
I love technology and consider myself a web 2.0 expert however there is a part of me that would admit I’m addicted to technology. Truth is I don’t need to be as connected as I am. Technology has opened up doors that we did not have years ago. News travels at crazy speeds and social media has shaped what we value, find important, what we purchase and in some cases shapes our values based on others opinions. However the amount of time I have... [Read More...]
In The Dash- A Different Way
I can’t sit still very long. I have a hard time listening. Needless to say I struggle when it comes to listening to God and being still. Sometimes I try but I only hear what I want to hear. There was the time when I was looking for my first youth pastor position and I was convinced that God wanted me to take it. However my wife who was still and silent heard something different. She heard wait and be patient because this was not the... [Read More...]
In The Dash- Interruptions
I used to take eating together for granted or think it was no big deal, but I have learned more through failure than success the importance of that quality time. I used to dismiss that time and say things like, “I’ll be home tomorrow”, which I never was or “This is just a season”, which only led to the next season. Why is this important? Because it allows for a time with no interruptions to stop and as a family hear where each other... [Read More...]
In The Dash- Why So Serious?
They say laughter is the best medicine. Not sure who they are or best medicine for what, but I do know we tend to take ourselves to seriously. There are times when I find myself having to remember to laugh or to have fun because I get caught up in the moment. Truth is nobody wants to be around someone all the time if that person does not make you feel better about yourself or at the very least make the experiences enjoyable. So I am trying to... [Read More...]
In The Dash- Don’t Let Go
A couple weeks ago my 2yr old grabbed me and held on and didn’t want to let go. I felt unbelievable joy knowing how content and safe he felt. I know there is a time where my boys will go from the hugs to the high fives, so I take every chance to steal a hug. We get busy and we forget what is important. What’s important is holding my wife and letting my kids see me do it. They need to know how important their mom is to me. I hear words... [Read More...]
In The Dash- Till Death Do We Part
Everyone dies. In some cases we can choose how or when but in a healthy way of life God chooses for us. I’ve always said that I never want to die by fire or water, to be completely honest I would rather die peacefully in my bed or in a quick instant. I don’t do well with pain or suffering. I believe everything happens for a reason whether I understand or accept it, so if I knew I had thirty days to live my prayer is that I would live with... [Read More...]
In The Dash- Life Experience
There are a lot of things that really matter in life like which way the toilet paper is put on the roll or when is the sink too full to put another dish in. In all seriousness there are a lot of things that I have learned that really do matter and sadly most of them I’ve learned the hard way. There are things I have learned about careers, family and church that you don’t learn in a book but you learn through real life experiences through success... [Read More...]
