Category Archives: Faith

Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation – 1789

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

I was reading this morning from a book titled The American Republic: primary sources/edited by Bruce Frohnen, and read a proclamation written by George Washington on October 3, 1789.  It is the day Washington proclaims a Day of Thanksgiving, calling … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Freedom, Friends, Fun, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

If You Want to Change the World…..

Posted on December 18, 2014 by

Naval Admiral William H. McRaven (what a cool last name!) delivers an all-time classic speech, in my opinion, that I had to share with all of you.  I’ve read this speech 4 times watched it on YouTube and shared it with … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Freedom, Friends | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Inc.com Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

Here is an official press release recognizing Life Leadership cofounders Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady, named on the Inc.com Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts list. I am so thankful to be associated with Life Leadership and two of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, Following, Freedom, Friends, Fun | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep

Posted on October 13, 2013 by

One thing I have appreciated over the years about LIFE Leadership is the culture of acceptance and encouragement while pushing individuals to reach their created potential.  Michelle and I had a unique experience the other night I wanted to share … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Following, Friends | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Forgiveness

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

“I think forgiveness is a great idea until you have someone to forgive.” Ed Dobson I watched an incredible video on forgiveness today and I want to share it with you.  Ed Dobson was the pastor of a large church … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Following, Freedom | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Sticks and Stones and Other Things

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

“…The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart…”  1 Samuel 16:7 Recently, my wife and I attended a 2 hour parenting seminar at our … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Friends, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 25 Comments

Teachable Moments with Children

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

“You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink….but you can salt his oats.”   Orrin Woodward There’s a Leadershift happening in our country and I’m so thankful we have the LIFE business to help us … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Following, Freedom, Friends, Fun | Tagged , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Happy 1st Birthday to the LIFE Business!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

Orrin Woodward and the Policy Council just put on one of the most impressive LIFE leadership meetings in the history of community building!  I think the most astonishing part was seeing all the individuals and families cross the stage, by … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, Following, Freedom, Friends, Fun | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

What is Your Identity?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

It was Saturday afternoon and my family was heading to the University of Wisconsin Badgers football game.  It is a yearly tradition for us to don the Red and White and fanatically cheer with 80,000+ fans in celebration of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Following, Freedom | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Who is the God of Your City?

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

Have you ever been in a position in life where you asked the question, “Why does God have me here?”  Perhaps you don’t believe that God even exists because why would such a good God allow such awful things to … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Freedom | 20 Comments