Josh Groban Sings “O Holy Night”

By on December 21, 2013 in Personal

Listening to Josh Groban sing “O Holy Night” makes me want to run around like George Bailey shouting “Merry Christmas” giving people the impression that I’ve gone crazy. Maybe I have… In my opinion, it doesn’t get more amazing than this. Beautiful Song. Beautiful Voice. Beautiful… At the 3:45 mark, my hair stands up on the back of my neck EVERY time! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIFH0TUWcBA&w=420&h=315] As I read through these lyrics, I try to fully grasp the truth and meaning in each […]

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A Few Things George Bailey Taught Me About Prayer

By on December 20, 2013 in Personal, Spiritual

When I graduated from high school, a friend gave me a book with the words NO MAN IS A FAILURE WHO HAS FRIENDS written inside. I thought it was catchy and I thanked him for the gift, but I had no idea where that phrase originated. When I asked he said, “Watch It’s A Wonderful Life sometime. I think you’ll enjoy it.” To be honest, it always seemed like one of the boring black and white films that I intentionally avoided, so it […]

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What is Your Most Memorable Christmas Gift? 12 Days of Christmas Cheer: #ARichChristmas Day 6

By on December 19, 2013 in Personal

The Christmas Cheer continues! If you’ve missed any of the fun we’ve been having this week, please visit the links at the end of the post. Today, I’m super excited because we’re hearing from Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews is an amazing author; my favorite. I’ve featured him on the site before and I reference his writing in a lot of my own. His book ‘Socks for Christmas’ became an instant classic for my family. Ironically, I just discovered it this […]

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What My Mom Taught Me About Being Rich

By on December 18, 2013 in Personal

For those of you who have children, what do you remember about bringing them home from the hospital? For some, the memories are fresh. Others are in the middle of the journey now. Yet for some, it is a cherished moment you hate to admit was long ago–although you remember it better than you remember yesterday. The emotions are raw and new. The sleep is limited, at best, but your heart is full. Days seem like weeks, and weeks seem […]

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Generosity is Contagious! 12 Days of Christmas Cheer: #ARichChristmas Day 4

By on December 17, 2013 in Uncategorized

Jim Carrey brought The Grinch to life in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Since it’s release in 2000, it quickly became one of my favorite Christmas movies. Do you remember this scene? “‘Maybe Christmas’, he thought, ‘doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.’ And what happened then, well, in Whoville they say, That the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day” Dr. Seuss’ literary genius is on full display. After stealing all of […]

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12 Days of Christmas Cheer: #ARichChristmas Day 3

By on December 16, 2013 in Personal

“I love smiling, smiling’s my favorite” – Buddy the Elf On the 3rd day of Christmas Cheer, my true love gave to me… A Christmas caption contest! I love funny Santa pictures! If you have any, email them to [email protected] and I will post them on the site! For now, here’s our photo of the boys this year. Particularly amusing to me is the look on Santa’s face… MJ was enjoying himself, Wyatt and Greyson…not so much… Please leave your […]

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12 Days of Christmas Cheer: #ARichChristmas Day 2

By on December 15, 2013 in Growth, Personal

In Frank Capra’s Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George Bailey’s daughter Zuzu delivers the classic line: “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets it’s wings” If that’s the case, the Salvation Army is dishing out wings all across the country, one jingle at a time. How do you normally approach the iconic Christmas bell ringers? Do you find another entrance trying to avoid them altogether, drop your brow, fake a phone call, look into the air? This year […]

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