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The Work That Actually Matters.

February 15, 2025

Most people are waiting. Waiting for permission. Waiting for confidence. Waiting for someone else to say, “It’s your turn.” They linger on the sidelines,...

Everything you need.

February 8, 2025

"When we devote all of our actions to a spiritual goal, everything that we do becomes a prayer."— Muhammad Ali Rob Bell, Oprah's buddy, reintroduced the idea...

Kindness and truth.

February 3, 2025

We love collecting ideas. Stacking up insights. Feeling smart because we understand something. We read the books, listen to the podcasts, absorb the advice....

The Cost of a New Life.

January 27, 2025

Everything comes at a cost—especially change. As 2024 rolled into 2025, that truth hit me hard. I’ve left more behind than I ever imagined. And if there’s...

Perseverance or Resilience?

January 19, 2025

Perseverance and resilience are often used interchangeably, but they play very different roles in how we deal with what life throws our way. Let me explain....

What kind of leader are you?

January 17, 2025

Leadership isn’t just about titles or responsibilities—it’s about how you naturally move through the world, make decisions, and inspire others. Whether you...

Three things.

January 12, 2025

I’ve been spending time with some daily devotional readings, and this past week, one of them offered a set of questions that stopped me in my tracks: Have...

Unique + Useful.

January 6, 2025

I believe every person has something to offer—an idea, a skill, a perspective. Something uniquely their own. But I also know for a fact that: only a few rise...

Soul Friends

January 1, 2025

In Celtic tradition, there’s a beautiful and profound understanding of love and friendship. At the heart of this tradition is the concept of anam cara, which...

True Spirituality

December 16, 2024

I get asked a lot about what I believe. It happens in conversations online, during talks, and in workshops on the road. Honestly, my favorite time to answer...

Making Today Count: A Practical Guide for Your Best Year Yet

December 13, 2024

Here’s a punch list to help make 2025 your best year yet. I don’t know where you’re at today—whether you’re hitting a wall or still trying to figure out what...

24 things '24 taught me.

December 7, 2024

“Before you tell your life what you intend to do with it, listen for what it intends to do with you. Before you tell your life what truths and values you...

12 years running.

November 30, 2024

This Sunday marks the start of December—just 31 days left in 2024. That’s 31 chances to finish strong and set the stage for an incredible 2025. If you’ve...

Holy-days

November 27, 2024

There are just five Sundays left in 2024. Five opportunities to slow down, step back, and reconnect with what matters most. Five chances to honor the sacred...

On our toughest days.

November 25, 2024

In the words of de Chardin, “...to those who can see, nothing is profane.” This includes our hardest days. The ones where we feel defeated, alone, broken,...

At a loss.

November 17, 2024

Confession: I’ve been struggling with writing this week. I lost a close friend last Tuesday. Someone who loved me. Challenged me. Encouraged me. Saw me....

Sarcasm, resentment, and revenge.

November 11, 2024

I have to keep an eye on myself as I get older—not let cynicism get the best of me. If I’m honest, it’s easy to lose faith in people, in institutions, and...

The DNA of Successful Leaders

November 5, 2024

Success is subjective. Your scorecard is probably different than mine. True story. But what isn’t subjective are the traits, the qualities, and the practices...

Befriend the simplicity of your life.

October 26, 2024

I recently heard this beautiful quote: “Befriend the simplicity of your life.” That’s an invitation to pause, isn’t it? To step away from the noise, the...

Embracing the in-between.

October 21, 2024

There’s a moment in every leader’s journey when you find yourself at a crossroads. The familiar path stretches behind you, comfortable yet stagnant. Ahead,...