“Living the Lyrics”

May 1, 2026

1966. Andraé Crouch. “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power.” If you’re like me, the mere mention of this song sends the melody and lyrics racing through your mind. But like many songs we sing, the words can dance in our heads without fully landing. The seeds scatter but seldom take root. Providentially—and with renewed […]

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“What’s your favorite app?”

April 17, 2026

I’ve been in several settings where this question sparks lively and helpful conversation. But seriously… what is it? For me, there’s a notable top five—but one stands head and shoulders above the rest. Tucked inside my “Exercise” folder (with only a tangential link to exercise) is the Merlin Bird ID app. Developed and updated by […]

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“The Pivot of all Pivots”

April 3, 2026

Words, like fashion trends, ebb and flow in popularity and usage. At times, this shift is driven by significant cultural or historical events. In 2020, the word pivot vaulted to the top of the charts on a global scale. A pandemic necessitated—and then turbocharged—the idea of massive change in direction. This was true in classrooms, […]

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“The Power of Imitation”

March 20, 2026

It was roughly five years ago when I stepped up to the granite-topped island in our kitchen, my daughter Alli at my side, and we Zoomed into my first-ever online class. Technology made the miles irrelevant, but the British accent of our instructor brought a kind of global clarity. Sara Ward—our primary teacher and owner […]

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“How would you define leadership?”

February 27, 2026

And with that, the podcast interview began. Jake Smith is a talented coach and consultant in the executive coaching arena, and his new podcast, Reframe Fix, is off and rolling. Graciously, Jake invited me to record an episode scheduled to air sometime in the future. His first question was direct and simple. As I’ve reflected […]

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Less Than One Percent

February 13, 2026

Once a year, Mary and I retrieve a couple of plastic tubs from our basement, both loaded with camping gear. We also pull out our tent, our cots, and our five-gallon water container. Then we load everything—along with meals and snacks—and head to a campsite that Chrissy, our family organizer, has reserved for us. The […]

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Not Even A Sparrow

January 23, 2026

Our flight landed late on January 10th at Denver International. Mary and I were returning from a trip we hadn’t planned—but one God had prepared for us. A journey that included long hours at the bedside of my brother Robert as he drew his last breath. This was not part of our 2026 plan. In […]

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From Wuhan to Bethlehem

December 24, 2025

In April of 2020, I wrote the following fragment. Because of its relevance to Christmas, I thought we would run it again. Yes… Christ came. And it changed everything. 6,900 miles. That’s how far it is from Wuhan, China, to Denver.6,900 miles from the genesis of a global disease—a genesis that will be the topic […]

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The Missing Ingredient

December 19, 2025

For over twenty years, Mary and I have lived in our two-story house on Davies Way in Aurora. That’s longer than we’ve ever lived anywhere. In addition to repainting rooms and replacing carpet, we’ve also gotten to know the neighbors around us—specifically, four families. Over the past three years, as my affection for baking has […]

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The Mark of Christmas

December 12, 2025

1 vein.2 arteries. This is what’s contained in an umbilical cord. One vein delivering oxygen and nutrients to the baby in the womb; two arteries carrying waste and low-oxygen blood away. Somewhere between week 4 and week 8 of pregnancy, the umbilical cord forms and begins its vital work. Then, for the remainder of the […]

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