As many of you know, my dad has been dealing with Stage 4 cancer for the past couple of years. This morning, he is headed into [his second] liver surgery to try and remove some of the cancer. Although his body is weak, I know that he is “Alive” in Christ. That gives me hope … so does this song. All Sons & Daughters, thank you for speaking truth.
Stop Keeping Score
I woke up at 4:07am to bring a couple of friends to the airport. They were headed to Colorado and booked an early flight to maximize the amount of time spent with family. As they got out of the car, they thanked me for the ride as though I had done something extraordinary. Although I went to bed early and got plenty of sleep, I could sense a feeling of “we owe you.”
I love to fly and often need rides to/from the airport. Whenever one of my friends goes out of their way to cater to my needs, I have the same feeling of “I owe you.”
What would happen if we sacrificed for our friends, expecting nothing in return?
What would happen if we stopped keeping score?
"I’d rather be behind on work than friendships."
"You can’t measure the true success of a company on a spreadsheet."
— Bono (from “Onward” by Howard Schultz)
If you want to be truly intimidating,
If you want to make an impact,
If you want to have strong connections with others
just be sincere.
Sarcasm is not an attitude, and it’s not a personality trait. It’s a style of rhetoric meant to be used occasionally to highlight a larger point. Saying…
I’ve been gone for quite some time now, but am making my return. I often ponder the necessity of a blog, yet am drawn back to it time and time again. Every season begins with a desire to post thoughts and photos for all that will lend attention. For today, it’s a photo of LP Field after the Bucs/Titans game. Tomorrow will bring something new … maybe.
