As-sume or Ass-u-me?

It’s amazing how much a word, perspective or idea can change when you put the emphasis on the right syllable. As most of you know, this past year I accepted an opportunity to be a founding member in a new company – a Cell Phone Service Provider named Solavei. As...

I Was Smart Once…

In a recent conversation, I had a friend argumentatively tell me, “I’ve read the bible all the way through, cover to cover…I know what it says…” I was a little taken aback at her thought process. Now, I do realize that someone who has “read about” a subject may...

Embracing Today…

Well, this is definitely the shortest blog i’ve ever written but I think it says as much as chapters in a book… I was watching a couple yesterday at a restaurant with a 3 month old little boy… he looked a lot like my son at his age… I found...

Unlearning…

In the last year I’ve finally come out of a very long season of pain and frustration as a direct result of something I didn’t deserve…2006 was my last year in law enforcement… I was a Detective Sergeant and a SWAT team member… I was awarded officer of the year a few...

I Was Tired Once…

When People tell me that they are tired, I often respond…”I was tired once…”  Of course it’s a joke, but in truth, being one who is motivated and affirmed by progress, often times I find myself more tired than not… Well today is...

The power of the mind…

Have you ever had one of those conversations that you find yourself reflecting back on years afterward…? I had one of those probably 4 years ago while talking with a Biker pastor friend of mine named Sid who has also been a construction worker for 40 years. I was at a...