The best way to craft a mission statement is to start by listing qualities and ideas that matter to you now. Then look for themes that you believe will be an important part of your life ten, twenty, and even fifty years from today. Ideally, the way that you fulfill your mission statement will change over time, but your overall mission will remain steady. For […]
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Building an email list sounds easy. Start with an irresistible offer—This could be an e-book, a video, an online course, or something as simple as a one-page PDF. As long as the offer—commonly referred to as a lead magnet—adds value to others’ lives, you are doing it right. Next, build a squeeze-page—a simple, one-page website where visitors can
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Today’s post is shorter than usual because our family is busy celebrating the arrival of baby Emmalynn! Right now, sleep and free time are rare commodities. But Jenny and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Emma arrived on April 12–her exact due date–and weighed in at 8.8 lbs. She is happy and healthy. Our
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Happily married couples keep doing the same types of loving actions after they are married that they did before they said, “I do.” When my brother asks me what my plans are for the weekend, I will jokingly reply, “I’m going to lay on the couch, watch action movies, and eat junk food. I’ve attracted
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Fifteen years ago, ago I attended seminary and simultaneously interned at a large church in San Diego. During this time, I saw the power of storytelling dramatically played out! This small event made an enormous impact on me, as I vividly remember it many years later. One evening, our children’s pastor–who also happens to be one of the most skilled communicators I
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For the past few weeks, I have been posting less. In January, I wrote 3-5 times a week–and it was awesome! I hope to pick up the pace again soon. However, this month, two things have taken over. I’ve been consumed by family, and–as silly as it may sound–I have also been swept away by the mad-scientist
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