Jesse

The grand adventure I believe all human beings have a certain inert desire within their soul to be a part of something bigger and greater than themselves.  To be living some grand adventure or be involved in a cause that truly changes the lives of others for the better.  As believers and followers of Christ […]

About 5 months ago, I decided to leave a job that I had been at for almost 9 years.  My reasons for leaving I thought were justifiable and the peace I felt for the next 2 months was absolutely heavenly.  But then something happened, something changed. My new job was slowing shedding its disguise and

I recently heard a story of a man whose father ran out on him and his mother when he was fairly young.  Some years later the father felt enormous guilt and shame for what he had done and wanted to reconnect with his son.  The son was willing to meet but wanted his dad to

All of us look forward to and need time away from our work and the everyday grind of life.  Thus is why we look forward so much to our long weekends, days off and vacations.  When it comes to weekends or vacations we try to make the most of that time.  We try to squeeze

There is a moment in almost every young boy or girl’s life that sends a shutter down their spine.  An event that movies and television shows often present accurately as cringe worthy.  It’s the moment when your visit with Grandma is over and your parents say to you “now go give Grandma a kiss goodbye.” 

From the time we are young we are instructed to take ownership of the actions of our lives.  Most of the time it is in a negative sense.  Typically when we make a mistake, hurt someone or break something.  In general, taking responsibility for our actions is an invaluable trait.  So much so that we

2020 strikes again As if 2020 couldn’t have gotten any worse, it had one last trick up its sleeve for us.  I write this just two days after having to put down my wife and I’s beloved family horse, Valentino.  It was and continues to be a devastating loss for me, but even more so

In life there are things that are just flat out inconvenient.  The traffic jam on the way home from work.  The unexpected overtime on a Friday night.  The appliance that decided to stop working.  These seemingly small events create tremendous derailment to the flow of life don’t they?  We love when life goes according to

No pain no gain I’m sure many of us are well aware of the unfortunate fact that as we get older our physique turns from firm and strong to more that of a melted candle.  For me there are many times when I watch an action movie and see the main character saving the day,

During any kind of election there are so many contributing factors that need to be taken into consideration.  Policies and platforms, tax plans and tactics.  So many numbers and statistics that it can make you go crazy.  But what if there is another key factor that gets missed but just might be the most important