Chief Gratitude Officer of X | Author of The Gratidude Diaries | On a mission to "lead a more interesting life." | Gal. 2:20
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Mar 22
My heart is full.
Yesterday we celebrated my Dad.
He always said he wanted peace and contentment. I think he found it.
Iām sharing what I said at his service here.
Iām a lucky duck š¦
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Jun 12
When we realize the story weāve been living isnāt the story we were meant to live?
Iāve been doing it wrong.
Again!
Bigger Barns š
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āEvangelism is just one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.ā
-D.T. Niles
#SundaySermon
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This is still one of my favorite ways to brainstorm.
5 Jan 2024
Amazon uses a PR/FAQ model to work backward and build world-changing products (Kindle, AWS, etc.).
I believe the same process can be used for building a more intentional life.
For my purposes, the products will look a little different.
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Funny how the same story can hit differently depending on the season you are in.
This week, I revisited the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector and found myself wrestling with pride, comparison, surrender, and open hands.
New reflection below.
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Open hands are the posture that makes both surrender and gratitude possible.
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May 29
Going Slow with St. Francis: Week 6.
Less overthinking. More trust.
Love God, and love others.
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May 24
Going Slow with St. Francis: Week 5.
Reflecting on āperfect charityā and wondering if Godās will might be less of a puzzle and more about learning to love the person in front of us.
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May 16
New Grati-Dude post is up.
When hope turns into freedom.
What happens when our hope in Jesus frees us from worrying so much about the outcome?
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May 13
Love it! MJ is the š
May 12
A news reporter asked Michael Jordan if he thought the ā90s Bulls could beat LeBronās Lakers.
MJ: Yes.
Reporter: By how much?
MJ: Two or three points.
Reporter: Why so close?
MJ: Most of us are almost 60 now.
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āGive me, Lord, correct faith.ā
This weekās reflection is about open hands, false idols, and the things we quietly place our trust in besides God.
Hope it encourages you.
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āThe seventeenth-century French writer Jeanne Pierre de Caussade coined the phrase "the sacrament of the present moment" to make clear that even the most ordinary experiences have profound meaning if we pay attention to them.ā
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āLearning to be good Samaritans to ourselves is essential to becoming good Samaritans to others.ā
-Morton Kelsey
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I wrestled with this post for two weeks.
Sometimes the biggest discoveries come from sitting with a single thought.
Iāve realized how much I struggle with uncertainty.
I want the whole picture. God gives me just enough for the next step.
Learning to trust the light Iāve been given. š
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Race day is one day away!
There is still time to help us reach our goal š
Mar 29
This April, Iām raising funds for Refugee Hope Partners in Raleigh, an incredible organization that helps refugees build new lives and thrive in our community.
Iāll be running in their annual 5K this May.
You can find more info at the link below.
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Iāve realized how much I struggle with uncertainty.
I want the whole picture. God gives me just enough for the next step.
Learning to trust the light Iāve been given. š
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Apr 15
š° Fundraising Ask
Every step we take at RHPās #ThriveK helps refugee families thrive! šš Our team is raising [$1,000] to support Refugee Hope Partners, and we need your help. Donate today to make a difference.
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Apr 14
Hey O!!! 4th pledge of the week came in last night!
6 more to go!
Mar 29
This April, Iām raising funds for Refugee Hope Partners in Raleigh, an incredible organization that helps refugees build new lives and thrive in our community.
Iāll be running in their annual 5K this May.
You can find more info at the link below.
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Apr 12
Already 30% of the way towards my goal of 10 $10 pledges this week! šš»
God is good!
Mar 29
This April, Iām raising funds for Refugee Hope Partners in Raleigh, an incredible organization that helps refugees build new lives and thrive in our community.
Iāll be running in their annual 5K this May.
You can find more info at the link below.
event.racereach.com/bridge-tā¦
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Apr 11
Why is it so easy to think something encouragingā¦
and so hard to actually say it?
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