Category: Purpose

  • Finding Clarity Through Childlike Wisdom

    Finding Clarity Through Childlike Wisdom

    One of my favorite things about being in elementary education is the enlightening conversations I have with children. For instance, the other day I met a talkative preschooler, who was waiting in the school office to be picked up by his mother. I sat down and introduced myself, and then asked the little guy his…

  • Purpose

    Purpose

    The purposes in a man’s heart are like deep water, but a man of understanding draws it out. Proverbs 20:5 (ESV) A group of mostly retired military guys in our community meets every Friday morning at a local coffee shop for fellowship. Whenever I’m not working, I like to join them. The talk around the…

  • There’s Little Surprise for the Wise

    There’s Little Surprise for the Wise

    Teachers often put motivational messages on their classroom walls. They do this to remind, both themselves and their students, what matters most. One of my favorites contains only five words: “On Purpose for a Purpose.” In a schoolroom, it’s procedures that make-or-break instruction and learning. Successful teachers have a plan for almost everything, especially in…

  • Hummingbird Moments

    Hummingbird Moments

    “Do more of what you were born to do.” Archie Manning

  • One Stop Shop

    “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 2:3 My wife and I recently fell in love with a particular cream-filled chocolate cake bar that is hard to find. Wouldn’t you know, our local…

  • Do Your Thing, Ding-a-ling!

    Everyone matters if anyone matters at all.