Yikes… I have! And I’ll bet most of you have too. I’m referring to whenever someone takes control of a conversation, redirecting it to serve their own narrative. “Hijacking” a conversation is a power move, often unintentional, but it shifts the focus from the original purpose to the needs of the hijacker. The second step […]
Category: Pain & Suffering
The Power of Listening: Lessons from My Own Grief
A few years ago, after Leeboy passed, I was deep in grief and wanted to tell people about my son. I wanted others to know about my loss. This is a deep yearning for everyone who has lost a loved one. It’s the inspiration and topic of many books, blogs, movies, podcasts, sermons, and small […]
Celebrate Your Uniqueness with LeeBoy Shoes
Just Arrived: Our LeeBoy Brand Shoes! Hey there, trendsetters and rule-breakers! At LeeBoy Shoes, we’re all about celebrating individuality and diversity. Inspired by Lee (Leeboy), a guy who drew everyone in with his unique, counter-cultural outlook. Our shoes are designed for those who dare to be different, just like Lee himself. Lee had a vision […]
LeeBoy Hugs
April 29th, 2024, will be the three-year anniversary of Lee’s “Homegoing” to spend eternity with Jesus, family, and friends (old and new). He wakes up every day filled with joy and eternal pleasures (Psalm 16:11), Which is what he’s been experiencing since his passing. For us…not so much. I don’t think he misses us or […]
“Incrementalism” Can Bring Us Together
America has not been this divided and disconnected since the Civil War. We live in an “Us vs Them” view of solutions to social problems. Opposing solutions that require big changes in the way we see things are not working. But, maybe by focusing instead on small changes that build upon one another, over time we […]