It was thirty-some years ago but I remember it like yesterday. We were living in a small fishing village in the province of Newfoundland. It was getting close to Christmas and I was taking a trip with my family into the city to do some last minute shopping. Being a kid I could not wait [...]
Read More...Hello friends, This is something very short today. I’ve been sick and the doc says it’s a bronchial infection. I had bronchitis at Christmas and never quite shook it and it hit me like a brick starting on Saturday evening. My head is spinning, and my body aches but I still wanted to take a [...]
Read More...“A weird time in which we are alive. We can travel anywhere we want, even to other planets. And for what? To sit day after day, declining in morale and hope.” –Philip Dick, The Man in the High Castle I dream of standing in front of a crowd and asking the audience, “Would the pessimist [...]
Read More...I have had a blast this past week sharing encouragement and a healthy dose of optimism daily. Quite honestly, it has been a huge encouragement to me as well. I have gotten such great feedback from friends, and colleagues proving there is a hunger and desire for positive, and uplifting content. I have had several [...]
Read More...In 1997 I was 22 years old and I decided to pack up one suitcase and go from Fredericton, NB Canada and move to Louisville, Kentucky to go to school. I never visited the school or Louisville prior to the move. I packed up and moved in faith. I remember that tiny dorm room that [...]
Read More...I recently read a story about the United States Lifesaving Service. This organization was started back in 1871 to rescue ships in distress at sea. One of their mottos was compelling to me: “You have to go out. You don’t have to come back.” These brave souls went out on treacherous rescue missions knowing that [...]
Read More...Two colleagues of mine were in car accidents today. One in Michigan, and one in Ohio. Fortunately, neither of them were hurt. Their cars – not so lucky! I am thankful that it wasn’t more serious. Cars can be replaced – people are slightly more difficult. As I looked at a photo of my friend’s [...]
Read More...The mind is a funny thing. I’ve spent the past few months reading a lot about mindset. Upon reflection I’ve been thinking that it can be boiled down to those who keep saying ‘Tomorrow’ and those who say ‘just one more.’ I had a conversation with a friend a few years ago and was amazed [...]
Read More...Do you value your customers? Do you have an active method of recognizing and rewarding your most loyal customers? More importantly, does your customer know you care? A few months ago I placed a sizeable order of books from a company. It was a special offer they were advertising where I got close to 40% [...]
Read More...A few years back I ran into a couple who were starting a church on the east coast. I cannot remember the name of the church but I do remember the tagline – “Find New Life at ABC Church”. I distinctly remember the tagline because of its irony. The new church was meeting in a [...]
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