One reason why George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, etc etc hits home with me…

The killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery are nothing new for black people in America, especially for my family, as we’ve experienced heartbreaking loss like this. The only thing that is new is the murders are being recorded now.

Life After My Heart Attack…The Road to Recovery

[callout]This is part 3 of 3 blog posts that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). If you missed them, go back and read Part 1 and Part 2.[/callout] As I've said time and time again, I am so grateful. However, I did...

I Thought, “I Could Be Dying…”

[callout]This post is the second of three that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). Click here to read Part 1 and Part 3.[/callout] I knew something was seriously wrong and I began to believe it was...
5 Ways to Bring Life to a Dead Marriage

5 Ways to Bring Life to a Dead Marriage

What happens when you have a dead marriage? Is it time to throw in the towel, or is it possible to bring life back to your marriage? Below is a response to my most recent Reader Survey, showing a dead marriage, or one without love, is a real problem for many,...

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My New Site and a FREE Gift for You!

My New Site and a FREE Gift for You!

Today, is the day! It's Christmas in September for me. 🙂 For the past month I've been working with Michael Hyatt and his Platform University team on some changes to my brand, my website, and my overall online platform. To say I've been feeling like a kid waiting on...

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Who Matters Most in Your Life?

Who Matters Most in Your Life?

My blogging journey started over 2.5 years ago. I had no idea what would really come from it. I had high hopes, but there is no way I could be certain what the real results would be. All I know is I was frustrated with where I was, and some of the struggles I was...

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Results from My Reader Survey and What They Mean for You

Results from My Reader Survey and What They Mean for You

Last month, I launched my 2014 Reader Survey. It's the second time I've done this, and just like the first time it has provided very valuable feedback. It's so valuable as it benefits you by helping me understand more about how I can best help you through my blog....

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4 Simple Tips to Having a Happy Marriage

4 Simple Tips to Having a Happy Marriage

[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="lifted-both" width="625px" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" ]This is a guest post by Hank McKinsey. Hank is a lifestyle blogger and SAHD. When he’s not blogging over at Home By Hank, he...

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3 Ways to Make Better Memories with Your Family

3 Ways to Make Better Memories with Your Family

When I was a kid my dad used to take me and my brother to professional baseball games. We would take a summer trip to New York every year, and while we were there we'd try to catch a Mets game if the Cardinals (my favorite team) were in town. Even after I graduated...

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Almost 40 and in my #BestShapeEver

Almost 40 and in my #BestShapeEver

Just about every Tuesday for the past month I've been receiving a text message from a buddy of mine. The text would read something like this... "Fellas, tomorrow night 9pm. Blue court. In or out?" It's a roll call sent to a group of guys to see who is available to...

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