These are notes/quotes in my notebook on which I will ACT (Act on, Contemplate, Teach). These notes come from conversations with other people and murmurs within my head throughout the day. Jocko Willink's "Laws of Combat": 1) Cover and move, 2) Keep it simple, 3) Prioritize and execute, … Continue reading From My Notebook (17 February – 20 March 2020)
Parenting
Eating Frogs and Turds
This morning I walked with a couple of my girls (we were too tired to run). While we were walking we had a great conversation about doing difficult things. I was able to string together some great, and funny, pieces of advice I've heard from others. It went like this... If you eat a frog, … Continue reading Eating Frogs and Turds
Stop worrying about your clothes
Right now I'm really busy. This weekend I will officiate at a wedding, preach a sermon, and then carry out my pastoral duties at a funeral... the funeral of a friend. This busy weekend comes right in the middle of a teaching series I am doing at church called, "Making Space." As I am preparing to … Continue reading Stop worrying about your clothes
How to spend time with your kids
I am a busy guy. I'd bet a dollar you're busy too. I'm a husband to one lady and a dad to six ladies! I am a full time pastor and a part-time personal trainer. There are always things to do, and I make a valiant effort to get them done. What I have learned … Continue reading How to spend time with your kids
#worstparentever – take care of you
Yesterday at Church180 we started a new teaching series called, #worstparentever. If you missed it, you can watch/listen here. The whole point of this teaching series is to encourage parents and to share information that we are finding to be helpful! The first lesson in this series was this... The better you are the better … Continue reading #worstparentever – take care of you
How to clean a guinea pig
In our home we have three guinea pigs (in addition to an English Mastiff, a bearded dragon, a bunch of fish, and almost as many kids). Guinea pigs make great pets... especially if you have a lot of kids who all want a pet! They are small, fairly clean, and relatively low maintenance. They are … Continue reading How to clean a guinea pig
Who’s in your circle of five?
Today, I learned a new phrase. It's a concept that I'm familiar with... you probably are too, but it's new phrase, and I like it. The Circle of Five. I'm currently reading Darren Hardy's book, The Compound Effect. In it he talks about the people you spend the most time with and the tremendously formative … Continue reading Who’s in your circle of five?
