The past two days, I’ve watched as many businesses and organizations—large and small, for-profit and not-for-profit—figure out creative ways to stay in business while at the same time creating additional (i.e., previously unavaila...
When my kids were little, we spent many long hours traveling to the grandparents’ house for the holidays. In order to help our littles cope with the 6 or 10-hour trips (one way) they always packed a “busy bag”. Invariably, something AL...
No doubt about it: Christmas is a magical season. Short-lived though it may be, the Christmas Spirit transforms our lives and communities each year in a way that no other holiday even comes close to doing. Back when all my children were...
Do you consider yourself to be a "lucky" person? How about a "blessed" person?
In 2000, recording artist Rachel Lampa released a song that you may remember:
“I am blessed / I am blessed / From when I rise up in the morning / 'Till I ...
Are you familiar with the classic hymn, "Be Thou My Vision"? Did you know the story behind it was inspired by the life of St. Patrick?
On the Eve of Easter (and during the Celtic feast of Bealtaine), 432, the High King Loaghaire pr...
In part 1, we learned about the historical inspiration for Santa Claus, Nicholas of Myra, who died on December 6, 343. Nicholas’ habit of cheerful giving, and his commitment to both children and the poor, allowed him to become ...
Santa Claus is surely one of the most beloved figures of modern times. But did you know that he was perhaps even more beloved long before he acquired a fur-trimmed red suit, a big round belly, and nine flying reindeer to pull his sleigh?...
I earn a living by helping others make positive changes to their brand, themselves, and their relationships. But my personal belief is that the single most important change anyone can make is the one described by the Apostle Paul in his...
This is the first radio spot that I wrote and recorded for Surf's Up Carwash in Cleveland, TN (many more would follow). At the time, Surf's Up already had a successful location in Chattanooga and was expanding to Cleveland. They hired T...
Do I Really Have To Choose Between Hillary And Trump?
Over the course of the past two years, and particularly in the first half of 2016, debate has reached an all-time high about whether or not Christians must cast a vote in the upco...
Dilbert creator, Scott Adams, has spent years skewering all things corporate America, and marketing is no exception. If you want a good laugh, read through some of these Dilbert strips on the subject:
And, honestly, most of the tim...
I think I *may* understand the appeal of Trump for the average American, Christian or not: He claims to be somewhat of a political conservative, while at the same time, *morally*, the facts about his life and beliefs seem to indicate th...
Less Talk, More Action
The past two days, I’ve watched as many businesses and organizations—l...
Thanksgiving Ushers in Peace!
When my kids were little, we spent many long hours traveling to the grandpa...
Christmas Angels, Pt 1
No doubt about it: Christmas is a magical season. Short-lived though it may ...
LUCKY!
Do you consider yourself to be a "lucky" person? How about a "blessed" pers...
St. Patrick, Bold Faith
Are you familiar with the classic hymn, "Be Thou My Vision"? Did you know...
The Story of Santa Claus, Part 2
In part 1, we learned about the historical inspiration for Santa Cl...
The Story of Santa Claus, Part 1
Santa Claus is surely one of the most beloved figures of modern times. But di...
"Change Your Mind!" Daily Devotion Email Sign-Up
I earn a living by helping others make positive changes to their brand, them...
Sorry, Angry Birds!
This is the first radio spot that I wrote and recorded for Surf's Up Carwash...
Does God Command Me to Vote?
Do I Really Have To Choose Between Hillary And Trump?
Over the course of ...
Why Marketing Gets a Bad Rap Sometimes
Dilbert creator, Scott Adams, has spent years skewering all things corporate Am...
Someone should create an RPG and call it Trumpolitics & Trumptianity
I think I *may* understand the appeal of Trump for the average American, Chr...