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Trust in the tension

Trust in the tension

There’s this story in Luke about a Roman centurion that always sticks with me. It’s one of those moments where you can almost feel the tension hanging in the air. The centurion had a servant who was seriously sick, and despite being a man of power and authority, he...

I Need You.

I Need You.

“I Need You To…” vs. “I Need You” It’s one of the smallest shifts in language, but it makes all the difference in the world. In my marriage, I’ve noticed how different it feels when Erin says, “I need you to…” versus when she says, “I need you.” The first one is about...

When Church Doesn’t Feel Like Home

When Church Doesn’t Feel Like Home

When Church Doesn’t Feel Like Home I’ve been wrestling with something lately — something that I never really thought I’d have to face. I’ve been part of a church community for a long time. I've sat through countless Sunday sermons, served in ministries, and built...

Surprised by Doubt

Surprised by Doubt

Summary of "Surprised by Doubt" "Surprised by Doubt: How Disillusionment Can Invite Us into a Deeper Faith" by Joshua D. Chatraw and Jack Carson addresses the challenges of doubt within the Christian faith. The authors use C.S. Lewis's metaphor of Christianity as a...

Rocket Fuel

Rocket Fuel

Summary of "Rocket Fuel" "Rocket Fuel" by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters explores the powerful partnership between two essential roles in business: the Visionary and the Integrator. The book asserts that for a company to reach its highest potential, it needs both a...

First Things First

First Things First

Summary of "First Things First" "First Things First" by Stephen R. Covey, along with A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill, is a foundational work on time management and personal effectiveness. Published in 1994, the book challenges traditional notions of...

Care-for-Cow-and-Calf Agreement

Care-for-Cow-and-Calf Agreement

Care-for-Cow-and-Calf Agreement (DRAFT ONLY) (This Agreement is made on [Date]) This Care-for-Cow-and-Calf Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between: 1. Owner: [Full Legal Name], located at [Address] (“Owner”) 2. Caretaker: [Full Legal Name], located at...

Grow & Graze Partnership – A Cattle Business Concept

Grow & Graze Partnership – A Cattle Business Concept

Business Proposal: Grow & Graze Partnership Executive Summary Proposal Overview This proposal outlines a strategic opportunity to expand a cattle operation in Indiana through a structured cow ownership and calf-sharing agreement. The goal is to secure breeding...

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***

Summary of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck (500 words)* The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life* by Mark Manson is a blunt and refreshing take on self-help, arguing that the key to a meaningful and happy life is not in...

Thou Shalt Prosper

Thou Shalt Prosper

Summary of Thou Shalt Prosper (500 words) Thou Shalt Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Rabbi Daniel Lapin explores the connection between Jewish principles and financial success. Lapin argues that Jewish wisdom contains timeless insights into building...

The Tipping Point

The Tipping Point

Summary of The Tipping Point by Malcom Gladwell Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference explores how social phenomena—like trends, epidemics, and ideas—spread rapidly and become widespread. Gladwell defines a "tipping point"...

The Courage to Be Disliked

The Courage to Be Disliked

Summary of The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga presents the teachings of Alfred Adler, a psychologist whose theories focus on individual freedom, interpersonal relationships, and...