Here is the complete Forward to the new book “Up!” It explains what it’s all about, and some very important Thank Yous at the end!
Tag: life
How to be less of a Jerk
The title of this blog speaks for itself. Mostly. Read on to steer away from Jerkville and to find out what true friends are for.
When A Parent Dies Too Soon. 3 people share what they miss most and the advice they’d give everyone else
When a parent dies too soon. 3 people share what they miss the most and the advice they’d give everyone else.
I Just Turned 40. And this one principle has repeatedly changed my life. Might it change yours?
I turned 40 today. That means I’ve been alive for 1,261,440,000 seconds. Not that anyone’s counting. Based on the latest life expectancy stats, I’m a
The lesson my kids have to keep teaching me
Because we can pronounce hyperbole and always find the Cheerios at the grocery store, we can easily think that the wisdom train only goes one way. But what if our kids were on a secret mission to teach us some things too?
The Giving List
I asked you to answer this question: What is 1 thing you’ve done that has helped or served someone in a practical way? This blog is what you sent in. Wow.
Why I Don’t Think You Have a “Soul Mate”
It’s a strong idea: Each of us has a mate out there—a perfect mate. A match-made-in-heaven. A “soul mate.” Most people think of their “soul”
Dopamine? What I’ve Learned Most After 45 Days of Writing
Dopamine. You mean that chemical that stimulates pleasure in our brains? Stay with me: I’ve been writing “Up!” for 45 days. (You can link to
Be The Evidence That Someone’s Life Made A Difference
On April 14th, 1912 something happened at 11:40pm. A huge ship holding over 3300 people hit an iceberg. Over the next few hours it would sink to
What To Expect When You’re Expecting… God
Those books are everywhere. What To Expect When You’re Expecting… a baby. The idea is this: Help parents-to-be feel more prepared for something they will
If You Knew The Day You Were Going To Die
Would you live any differently? My dad died in November and we recently had his birthday. It made me reflective. As I said at the time (click here
Assisted Suicide: Is It Ethical? Or Murder? Or Both?
I know it’s a highly-charged topic. And it’s in the news. Recently CTV reported, “The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously struck down the ban on
5 Golden Chunks of Wisdom I Sifted in 2014 (from parenting, to losing a parent, to pastoring a church in a changing age)
It’s a rear-view mirror kind of week. The Christmas tree is about to go, and the New Year’s fireworks are on the verge. It makes
