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Now Hiring

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Since I made my big announcement, I have had several people inquire about my position at Thomas Nelson. The position has been posted here. If you have the following skills, experience and education, you should go and apply online. Skills: Desired candidate will possess relationship building, social media tracking and monitoring skills. Will also be proficient […]

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10 Lessons I Have Learned

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The countdown is on. I only have two more days of work at Thomas Nelson. {I know. I know. I am a little in shock about the whole thing too.} I thought it would be fitting to write about some of the things I have learned the last four years, so here you go: 1. […]

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Why I Think You Should Be Present

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I don’t know much about what this fall, next month, or even next week but I do know that I am going to “Be Present” at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta this fall. It’s happening October 5-7 at the Gwinnett Arena and includes high-octane speakers, powerful worship, and an experience unlike any other. Truly, it’s […]

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On Leaving Well…

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So a week from today is my last official day at Thomas Nelson. How crazy is that? It feels crazy, really crazy. And I am still sorting through my plethora of emotions…sadness, happiness, excitement, fear, optimism, and of course grief. As I read through the emails, comments and twitter encouragement after my announcement, I was […]

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Good Questions, Resignations, and New Adventures

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About a year ago, I was in Chicago for the Q Conference. I remember feeling a little nervous as I sat down at my assigned table, unsure of what exactly I’d gotten myself into, when a man about my age introduced himself and asked me what I thought were the standard conference questions. I quickly, […]

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Peace That Passes Understanding

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I imagine if you grew up around churches, or Christian summer camps, you probably are all too familiar with the song “I’ve Got the Joy.”  I can still hear it echoing through the church gymnasium sung by voices too innocent to realize they are off key. In my personal experience, way off key. “I’ve got […]

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Make It Easy

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I have one very simple but important piece of advice for anyone who wants, or needs, help… Make it easy on the person that you want, or need, help from. I know it sounds silly, obvious even. But you would be shocked at how often I get requests for help where all the onus is […]

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Finishing Our Race

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On Sunday, thirteen friends (some of whom I just met the night before) and I came together from all over the United States, completed the San Diego Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon and raised over $10,000 for Compassion International. It was the perfect day, the perfect setting, to run a half marathon. The sun was […]

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On Women…

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My friend, hustling creative, and Zondervan author, Sarah Cunningham recently interviewed me on…women. I will let you in on a dirty little secret…. Same sex friendships can be a struggle. Same sex working relationships can be a struggle. Same sex familial relationships can be a struggle. I don’t know what it is about other women, […]