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When Justice Feels Distant: My Journey Through Psalm 35 and a Modern Prayer
When Justice Feels Distant: My Journey Through Psalm 35 and a Modern Prayer There are moments in life when injustice feels deafening — when the ones who seek to follow God are misunderstood, mistreated, or even maligned. I've walked through seasons like that. Seasons...
The C2IT Visibility Loop – A Short Form Video Marketing Strategy for a Professional Consulting Business
C2IT Short-Form Video Marketing Strategy aka: "The C2IT Visibility Loop" — Turning Authentic Moments into Magnetic Marketing ✨ Purpose & Vision C2IT Consulting isn't just a tech company—we're a team of real people solving real business problems with creativity,...
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...
Bridging Misunderstandings: Lessons from the Tribes East of the Jordan
Bridging Misunderstandings: Lessons from the Tribes East of the Jordan Today, while listening to the Daily Audio Bible, I reflected on the story of the tribes of Israel that settled east of the Jordan River—Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. Their journey is...
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...
Unit Testing: How to Verify That a Value Was Actually Set (Even If It’s Still False)
Unit Testing: How to Verify That a Value Was Actually Set (Even If It's Still False) Setting the Stage: The Ticket Processor Problem Let’s talk about a situation that might sound familiar if you’ve spent any time writing backend code — or if you’ve been on the...
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...
Dealer Management Systems (DMS) for Wholesale & Remarketing Dealers
Dealer Management Systems (DMS) for Wholesale & Remarketing Dealers Finding a DMS that fits a wholesale/remarketing-focused dealership’s needs means looking for robust VIN decoding, seamless accounting (or QuickBooks integration), multi-user access with...
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
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
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...
Exploring the Versatility of the iPhone’s New Side Button: A Personal Review
Apple's latest iPhone has introduced a game-changing feature: the customizable side button. Now, instead of being limited to a single function (like the good old mute switch), you can configure the side button to do a variety of useful things. And let me tell you, as...
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
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***
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
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
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
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...
