I’m constantly reminded of just how important these 3 words are. I don’t know if it’s because I tend to procrastinate or if I get really motivated by the idea of just doing it, but when I hear those words, and allow them to really permeate in my mind and heart, I feel something. I [...]

While reading this morning, I read the first few chapters of the book of Job. Job is initially very rich, owning massive amounts of livestock and real estate. He has a very large family (10 children) and is in fact the richest person in the area. But one day the devil comes and slowly starts to take all of his possessions away, hoping that at some point Job will give in and curse God. Job losses his riches, his family, and even his health, yet his attitude remains, “The Lord gave me much, so the Lord can take much”.

Slow Roasted Sockeye Salmon Filet by Sifu Renka Every so often I like to think about things that give me great ROI (Return On Investment) – not in terms of money, but in terms of peace and purpose. What little thing could I do that gives me a lot of peace and serenity? Well, one [...]

Cry Baby by Jon Bradley Photography I recently read the story of Kristin Cronin. She was a 14 year old teenage girl who died in her parents’ arms – 2 days after saying she didn’t feel well. The last words to her parents before she passed away, “Daddy help me”. My heart broke when I [...]

Like a record… by shoothead While there’s no silver bullet for having fun, and each person is different, I am always looking for what produces the best chances of success in something, be that peace, purpose, working hard or having fun. Today, I wanted to simply think about the key factors that produce the highest [...]