There are two different ways to write your story. Two ways to choose to live your life. One is for the short term. To win acclamation and praise now. To do whatever it takes to get what you want today. To live for a purpose that only matters for a moment. The other way is […]
From Jeremy: This is part 4 of a series called “Be That Somebody.” Many of us wait for somebody else in this world to show up to fix the problems that we see. But wouldn’t it be better if we chose to be that somebody? All we need to do is decide and then begin. I […]
From Jeremy: I want you to meet Kevin and Christina Qust. They are living better stories in a secretly incredible way. They call themselves normal, but from the interview you will find they are anything but. This is their story of moving their family to South Africa. If you want to learn more about the […]
From Jeremy: This is a guest post by Chrystal Murphy. Unlike most of us, Chrystal is an organizational expert and enjoys putting things back where they belong. She is the mother of a beautiful girl with a rare genetic disorder. As a family they are living a better, and incredibly organized, story. You can connect […]
I am glad the Olympics take place only every 4 years. I was completely addicted. I watch very little television. But over the 2 1/2 weeks that the games were on, I was tuned in nearly all of the time. I know nothing about water polo. But I watched. I care nothing about badminton. But […]
From Jeremy: This is an article I wrote last year about being gaining perspective. Last week there was another bat in the house, and I was reminded of how important it is to keep life framed well. Last Tuesday was one of those days for me. One I would rather forget, but never will. Every […]
This is the third in a series of articles titled Be That Somebody. Read Part I: Hear the Stories and Part II: See the Need. Many of us wait for somebody else in this world to show up to fix the problems that we see. But wouldn’t it be better if we chose to be that somebody? […]
From Jeremy: This is a guest post by Katie Axelson. Katie is a professional writer devoted to lives that tell a better story. She is already saying yes in her own life having worked as an English teacher in China and as a supporter of Compassion International. You can connect with her on her blog […]
“Sir, would you mind trading seats with me so my daughter and I can sit together,” I asked the stranger. “Where is yours?” he replied. “Two rows back by the window.” “I want the aisle seat,” he said. “So you won’t trade?” “I want the aisle seat,” he repeated. “You’re going to make a 4 […]
Have you ever been on a field trip that you just wanted to be over? To an amusement park? To an art museum? A family vacation to Uncle Bob’s? Our saga has officially become a field trip. One that no picture, despite it’s worth of words, could adequately describe what this past Friday was like. […]
