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Dreams. Tricky, right? How do I know if my dream is from God? What if I’m making this up in my head? What if I step out there and fail? What’s the big deal about dreams, anyway? Here’s what I’m thinking these days... This week, at The High Calling, we're talking about Aligning Talents with …
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"But what if I don't have a dream?" people ask me. I think you do. And I think it's beautiful. I know some of us go around telling anyone and everyone who will listen all about what we're dreaming up. We stare off into the distance, or draw fancy images on napkins in restaurants, or pin dreamy …
I was born in Germany, nearly 49 years ago. My dad was in the service. He flew helicopters. Cool, huh? My dad is my own, personal superhero. He and my mom were young and almost as beautiful as they are today, and they lived a long, long way from home. I'm their first child, so having me when they …
When 2013 rolled around and everyone was exhaling because the Mayans weren't right, after all, I took a deep breath and rolled up my sleeves because THIS is the year for JumpingTandem: The Retreat! Or, #JTREAT for short. #JTREAT is my dream come true! Wait. Let me correct that. #JTREAT is …
I know better, but that doesn't mean I always do better. Yesterday, on the mountain, at the end of a long day of skiing, I could barely feel my hips. My knees were crying out for me to just take off the skis and call it a day, already. But nooooo!!!! I had to be all big and bad and prove that I …
Have you heard the story of JumpingTandem? In October, I shared the story at TEDx Lincoln. The fabulous crew there taped it, and I thought I'd share it with you today. (I've only watched a portion, because seeing myself on video makes my stomach hurt. I hope this has a different effect on you.) …
