I wrote in a previous post about having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit. That’s not the case anymore. I’m fully in the spirit of the season and ready to celebrate Christmas. Over the years I’ve picked up a number of tricks that help me get into the spirit. This year going to […]
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The Christmas Spirit
As I get older, it seems I have to work a little harder to get into the Christmas spirit each year. Last year, I never really felt Christmassy. So, I’m thinking strategically about what I need to do to put myself in the correct posture to receive the spirit of Christmas. Before I share my […]
December 11, 2008 by 14 Comments
Do We Follow the Bible or Jesus?
I’ve been thinking a lot about what Jesus means in Matthew 5:17-20. He calls his disciples to a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees. How is this possible? I think it’s possible by following Jesus and his interpretation of Scripture as articulated through is words and embodied by his deeds. What is the difference […]
December 3, 2008 by 24 Comments
Longhorn Calf
While we were down at the ranch, we were hoping that one of the longhorns would give birth to her calf. We missed it by two days.
December 2, 2008 by 1 Comment
Catching Up and Twitter vs. Blogs
We had a great week down in the Austin area. My parents live in Liberty Hill and we spent the week at their ranch. The boys never left the ranch for the entire week. They were occupied by Gator rides through the woods, playing with the dog, feeding the cows, and exploring for rocks. We […]
December 1, 2008 by 9 Comments
The Filthy Fifty
Celebrate with me my friends. For the first time in my crossfit experience, I’ve set a gym record. It was on Sunday and the workout is known as “The Filthy Fifty.” It was grueling, but great. Gym records go up on the white board in the gym where everyone can see your name and try […]
November 19, 2008 by 1 Comment
Another Quote from Godin
Think for a second about the people you know who are engaged, satisfied, eager to get to work. Most of them, I’ll bet, make change. They challenge the status quo and push something forward–something they believe in. They lead. “Life’s too short” is repeated often enough to be a cliche, but this time it’s true. […]
October 31, 2008 by 1 Comment
Crossfit on MSN
Here are a couple of recent articles about crossfit on MSN. Crossfit: The Fast, Furious Workout Craze Facing Down the Gila Monsters Apparently I’m an effective crossfit evangelist. Heather is now doing it too. If you see her, ask her where she’s sore, preferably while poking her in the shoulder.
October 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I Love Crossfit!
Several months ago, I finally gave into Mark’s nagging and joined him for a Crossfit workout. I had been lifting weights three times a week and doing yoga and running at least twice a week. So I walked into the gym thinking I was in pretty good shape. After almost completing a simple eight minute […]
October 24, 2008 by 3 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons