Category: Journal

Temporary Hearing Loss

Temporary Hearing Loss

Three important letters are found in the word “hearing”, and those letters are “EAR”.  Most of us probably don’t spend much time thinking about our ears.  We simply wake up every day and expect them to carry sound...

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Home Damaged Home

Home Damaged Home

I woke up at 4:30 am today and caught the early flight out of San Jose.  After a 3 hour plane ride, I finally made it back to Dallas.  On the way home, I witnessed...

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Effective Coaching for Managers

Effective Coaching for Managers

During the last two days, I participated in a training class entitled, “Effective Coaching for Managers”.  It was facilitated by Greg Elkins from Lore International Institute.  If you have direct reports, I highly recommend this...

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I’m Not Coming Home

I’m Not Coming Home

Yes, it’s true.  I’m staying in the Silicon Valley area one more day, but not by choice.  American Airlines cancelled my flight home.  If you listened to any news this week, then you know...

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An Alarming Day

An Alarming Day

What made my day “alarming” was the fact that my alarm didn’t go off this morning.  I set the alarm for 6 am to give me plenty of time to get ready.  My plan was...

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Cause and Effect

Cause and Effect

It’s amazing how one simple thing can change the course of your entire day.  Take today, for example.  I had the perfect schedule:  attend morning meetings, catch an afternoon flight, arrive in San Jose at...

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Casting is Closed

Casting is Closed

We held auditions for Pirates of Patmos tonight.  A decent group showed up — some familiar faces and new ones too.  I’m happy to say that we filled all of the available roles.  We took a few...

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Adoption News

Adoption News

Congratulations are in order!  My parents have decided to add another member to our family.  They brought home a little boy yesterday.  He weighs in around five pounds and happens to be the cutest thing ever.  Four...

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NOW That It’s Over

NOW That It’s Over

After hours and hours of practice, it’s all over.  The ALC NOW (Night of Worship) event has come and gone.  All that’s left is my sore throat and some good memories.  The night started...

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