Lessons with Bill

We use the word “calling” to refer to our destiny in life, our “sweet spot,” “our highest and best use.” I sometimes…

We knew so little when we got married. But we wanted to be great parents, and we stumbled onto the idea of…

How do you deal with the death of a child? With such deep grief?

I write to remember Rita—one of those wonderful, incredible friends who lived a generous life.

Our stories don’t always turn out the way we hope they will. When a marriage breaks, fighting for your family, as hard…

Do you remember the high school graduation of your children? I remember the sweetness of my first daughter and her birth. I…

My mom turned 91 this year. But age alone is not the indicator of a great legacy. It’s living a generous life….

Have you ever wondered about the legacy of your neighbor? I watched one of my neighbors live out his final years down the…

Considering the poverty Jesus experienced at points in his life, you might think he’d be pretty negative about wealth. What did he…

I started the day with breakfast with my nephew-in-law. The bacon was crisp, but it was better to have some good conversation…

I was talking to my nearly 40 year old friend. I knew some of her story. Some of her teen years and…

In the following series of blogs, I’ll tell some of my family stories. What’s my purpose? To strike a chord with you…