An entertaining thing happened last week. Cora, my daughter, is taking an art and design class this semester in high school. Her teacher unlocked the second portion of her classroom and revealed an odd-looking machine used to print tee shirts and a couple of other printing machines for posters and banners. Anna and I ownContinue reading “The Family Business”
Author Archives: Shawn McCarthy
Day 2
A friend and I were discussing parables in the Bible and, and in our conversation, he reminded me that the stories Jesus taught were not actual accounts of real people. Instantly those parables dropped down a few rungs on my ladder of importance. Thankfully, he countered that reasoning by reminding me that if the creatorContinue reading “Day 2”
CODY
My friend Cody went to Heaven one week ago. I was asked to share what I loved about him at his funeral service. The leadership lesson God reminded me of through the process of grieving has made an impact on how I lead and think of others. This is what I got to share: BeforeContinue reading “CODY”
You Are Not Enough
One of my most seasoned life coaches once told me, “All of our thoughts come from somewhere. Identifying where or who they came from gives you context and control over them.” As I led my men’s group through this sentiment this week, we suddenly realized we were staring down the most challenging question we allContinue reading “You Are Not Enough”
Mighty Morsels
I read these quotes by Erwin McManus from his latest book, The Last Arrow: Save Nothing for the Next Life, and had to take a moment to really let them sink in. “So many of us are trying to get “there,” wherever “there” might be. But when we get there, we’re not ready for it.” Continue reading “Mighty Morsels”
FIGHT SCARED
I’ve been rereading The Last Arrow: Save Nothing for the Next Life by Erwin McManus. When I say rereading, I mean actually reading all of the chapters that I skimmed through the first time. Anyone else a notorious book skimmer? Well, in the middle of the book, Erwin walks us through the story of ShammahContinue reading “FIGHT SCARED”
In the Key of Contentment
The hardest part about writing a post about Journey’s, Don’t Stop Believin’ is having that song stuck in your head all week long. I’m not sure who hates it more at this point, me or my family, who has had to endure me trying to sing it. I love pretty much all music…Alternative Electric, NewContinue reading “In the Key of Contentment”
Don’t Stop Believin’
There have only been a few weeks in my life that needed hope more than this one. I’m not sure where it all started going wrong, but this week’s events have shown cracks in our foundation. Personal opinions and politics are upstaging people. Everyone I know is either despondent or angry. There doesn’t seem toContinue reading “Don’t Stop Believin’”
New Year…New Attitude
Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” That’s a quote I want to keep in my back pocket raising a teenager and while mapping out goals for 2020. Would you not agree, attitude often determines the outcome? The thrill of the 2021 year flip seems toContinue reading “New Year…New Attitude”
I’ve Got a Plan
Did you get everything you wanted for Christmas? Heck, did you even get everything you ordered? If you remember, when last we chatted, I was working on embracing the gift of Wisdom. Thankfully, that’s not still on the back of a UPS truck somewhere like my new socks. “Ask, and it will be given toContinue reading “I’ve Got a Plan”
