-
Archives
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- November 2012
-
Meta
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Life in the Mundane Middle
Sometimes, I come across a book, article, or blog post that states the point I want to say so well that about all I can do give them the credit and quote them! This happened for me earlier this week … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
4 Comments
His gifts…or Him?
When I was around 5-years-old, I remember repeatedly praying for my little Star Wars action figures to come to life. Yes, this is actually true! I remember waking up each morning just thinking for sure that they would be alive … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
Working While We’re Waiting
Last night I finally watched the movie “American Sniper”. To say that it was intense would be a huge understatement! There are many, many topics for blog posts I could write about, but what struck me most profoundly was how … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Work or Disciple Making?
As I prepare for students and staff to return this week for what will be my 10th year as a principal (17th overall) in the same school district, I always use the summertime to search for a way to focus … Continue reading
The Gift of Disorientation
This past Thursday and Friday I went to the Global Leadership Summit put on by the Willow Creek Association. I went to this about 3 or 4 years ago and I’m not sure if I changed or the Summit has … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
2 Comments
Fountains of Living Water OR Cracked Cisterns?
God has a way of giving us excellent visuals as we read the Bible. For example, in Jeremiah 2:13 as the Lord is making His case against His people he says, “They have abandoned me–the fountain of living water. And … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
After the blessing…
First off, I want to give an update from last week. I have an appointment today (Monday) with the Barnabas Crisis Pregnancy Center in Peoria. I hope to find out how I can plug-in to help them as they minister … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Defending the Defenseless
After taking a few weeks off for the summer, my plan was to write a blog that talked about the benefits of rest and the importance of focused time with family. But, a story broke this week that really has … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
2 Comments
Take Delight in the Lord
As much as I try to be a “glass-half-full” type of guy, I seem to daily battle my natural bent of being a “glass-half-empty” type of guy. Thankfully, God has put people around me–especially my wife–who help me in my … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
3 Comments
Who gets the last word in your life?
Oh, how I am a weak man when it comes to certain things! Satan knows this and of course uses those very things to make me feel worthless to the Kingdom of God. I think this is one of his … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment