Category Archives: Family

Charlie’s Angel – not all she’s cracked up to be!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

You, my 3 readers, have the distinct privilege of reading an excellent article from my most awesomeness wife.  I have seen first hand how a woman can lead a fulfilling role in the home as a mother, wife, and home-maker. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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A Little Pep-talk on Encouragement

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

A couple of years ago I was inspired by LIFE business co-founder Orrin Woodward to write an article on encouragement.  Its a topic you can’t get too much of.  Without it you can slip into hopelessness and despair and with … Continue reading →

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Obesity and the 8F’s of LIFE

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Recently a friend of mine forwarded a news story that was aired on CBS national news.  Look at the image below and what do you notice about his office? Click on the image below to watch the 2 minute news … Continue reading →

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Leadership Guru in the Making – Dan Hawkins

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Wow, my mentor has grown again!  His leadership blog was selected as one of the top 50 Leadership blogs to follow in 2013! Most of my 3 readers know that one of the most influential and profound influences in my … Continue reading →

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LIFE Business Incentive Trips

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

Where are you going? This is totally awesome!!  Orrin Woodward and the founders of the LIFE Business have done it again.  Incentive trips of a lifetime to reward individuals and couples for going out and serving people by providing life-changing … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Making Waves Through Adolescence

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

This last Sunday I heard an interesting metaphor regarding how parents are raising their children through the turbulent adolescent waters of life. Draw a simple mind picture with two islands and a huge body of water separating them.  The islands … Continue reading →

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