Seasons bring with them a specific set of sights, smells, and sounds that are as rich as the memories they contain. For me, Springtime always rekindles a fond recollection of Hugh MacRae Park in my hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. The Park, as we called it, holds a certain, special place in my heart because it is where I learned to play the game of baseball. Who knows what triggers the thoughts, but occasionally, if I pause for long enough and […]
Growing up in the South, I’ve always had an affinity for the Oak tree. Here in Wilmington, they line South Oleander Drive and Market Street, towering over the sidewalks. These majestic trees spread their branches and create a canopy of protection for those who travel underneath. These trees are world renown, not only for their beauty, but for their strength as well. Their roots spread deep underneath the earth, sprawling out as wide as their branches creating a rooted foundation to weather […]
Click Here to Listen and Leave a Review in iTunes The First Step of the Day A few years ago, I found myself consistently starting my day on the wrong foot. With three small children, life was demanding, and rather than start my day intentionally, I usually began my day when the kids woke us up. From there, it was full speed ahead; changing diapers, getting breakfast, and getting ready for work. Usually, time was tight and I ran out […]
Episode 2: The Four RICH Principles *Subscribe via iTunes by clicking the link above* So, what does it mean to redefine rich? As I poured over the words the nurse said to my Aunt Trish, “You make my life rich,” I felt called to define that statement and that word: rich. Can we classify a rich life? I believe so. In this episode, I tell the story of how the four principles of richness came to life. Growing up as a […]
The fluorescent lights hum overhead. Their dull buzz increases the vague fog creating a sense of dreaming. Has he been here for two minutes, two hours, or two days? He doesn’t know the reality of the furious work going on around him. The work to save his life. Now on his back, he can make out a number of men standing around him. They speak English, but use language he does not understand. They read charts and look at monitors […]
The wind howls, rushing in from every direction. As the rain pelts you in the face, you furiously wipe your eyes trying to maintain direction. You’re battling the storm. The fear within. The sea is angry and the waves begin breaking over the bow. Your vessel begins taking on water as the intensity of the squall rises. It feels like God is asleep. He’s left you to drown. Through your fear and desperation you cry out, “God, Do you care […]
Night has fallen and bright lights illuminate the field before me. Beyond them, the dark of night. The stands are filled with family, friends and fans cheering the two crosstown rivals facing off in the season finale. I stand in the on-deck circle as the importance of the upcoming inning flashes through my head. It’s the bottom of the last inning and we’re trailing by one run. This is our last chance. We need two runs or game over. Standing […]
We get busy in life. Matt reminds us of why we dedicate ourselves to something other than ourselves.
- Robert Wagnon, CEO, Republic State Mortgage
