The Ancient Path

Journal entry reminding myself of the narrow road. Thank God for the hard. Don’t just begrudgingly accept the circumstances and try to push through in your own strength.  Acknowledge the difficult and the seemingly insurmountable.  In doing so, you take the first step away from pride and self-sufficiency and at the same time step towards…

In sports, free agency can range from: Part of the “freedom” of a free agent is that their immediate future (as a professional athlete) remains uncertain. And depending on the athlete, market, circumstances, etc. that can range from really bad to really good. Either way, no one wants to stay a free agent forever. As…

6 years ago, I began reading the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. At the time, I was lining my bookshelf with books that would improve my leadership, and this one fit the bill. Immediately, I was drawn to two core ideas outlined in the book: Something inside clicked.  I couldn’t put words to it,…

You’re on the couch. It’s been a long day. You’ve waited for this moment since 6AM, and it’s here. Finally. Then out of the corner of your eye, you see it. You double-take. Dread fills your heart. Anxiety clouds your mind, and your palms sweat. Now, you’re faced with a choice. One that could determine…

I’ve worn a cross around my neck since I was 20. Shortly after I gave my life to Christ, I wanted to express my faith with a timeless symbol. And so naturally I picked a “cool” looking cross necklace from a reputable brand (Armani) and made sure to wear it outside my clothing for all…

I’ve been thinking about fantasy lately.  “Fantasizing?” you may ask.  Not quite. As much as I love sports, I have been gradually decreasing my exposure over the last several years.  It started with reducing my Fantasy Football leagues from 3 to 2.  Then 2 to 1.  I stuck with 1 for a bit, then down…

If I could sit down with the 21 yr old version of myself, here’s what I’d say. You You truly know so little.  Charge hard after humility and learning.  You have so much pain you’ve stuffed and numbed. You’d be shocked at your lack of awareness, especially because you think so highly of yourself at…