One of my most embarrassing moments took place several years ago at my son’s class field trip. The class was going to one of Florida’s original theme parks, Jungle Adventures. I was sure the day would create a lot of fun memories for Luke and me. The morning of the field trip, we met at the school. At this time in my son’s life, he was bound to a wheelchair. Therefore, his … [Read more...]
A Conversation About Life, Leadership and Relationships
ReThink…Generosity A number of years ago, I decided to do something to teach the importance of stepping out of our comfort zone in showing generosity toward others. Prior to one of our church services, we secretly placed a plastic bag under each chair. After my talk, I challenged everyone in the audience to take off their shoes and place them in the plastic bag – if they … [Read more...]
ReThink…Excellence
A number of years ago, my wife and I received a gift from some friends to enjoy: two days at a 5-star hotel in Miami at our friend’s expense. We were celebrating a special occasion, and our friends wanted to bless us (those are good friends right there!) in a way that we wouldn’t have been able to do for ourselves, especially at that particular time in our lives. When we … [Read more...]
Parent Shift: How to Get Your Kids Moving in the Right Direction
Several years ago, my wife, Michelle, and I were driving down the Florida Turnpike headed to Miami to go on a cruise to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Only about 30 miles outside of Orlando, we suddenly came to a complete stop. As far as the eye could see we saw nothing but taillights. We literally were in a parking lot of cars both in front of us and now behind … [Read more...]
ReThink Life: A Conversation About Life, Leadership and Relationships Parent Shift: How to Get Your Kids Moving in the Right Direction
Several years ago, my wife, Michelle, and I were driving down the Florida Turnpike headed to Miami to go on a cruise to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Only about 30 miles outside of Orlando, we suddenly came to a complete stop. As far as the eye could see we saw nothing but taillights. We literally were in a parking lot of cars both in front of us and now behind … [Read more...]