by joncook | Aug 28, 2011 | Dreaming, Everyday Life, Faith Journey, Purpose, Thinking
I heard a message earlier this week about creating margins in life. The speaker used a phrase that I thought was interesting to describe the gaps we need to create in our personal lives. He called those gaps “white spaces,” like margins on a book’s...
by joncook | Aug 5, 2011 | Friday List, Thinking
Friday is here. Kara and I are continuing the whirlwind first month of our marriage by driving to Omaha today for my best friend’s wedding tomorrow. After the wedding tomorrow night, we will be driving up to Minnesota for our wedding reception. If we cross your...
by joncook | Jul 22, 2011 | Dreaming, Friday List, Thinking
Happy Friday everyone. It feels like it’s been forever since I’ve been able to get a Friday List out. Kara and I are neck-deep in boxes right now and headed to Estes Park tomorrow for a middle school and high school camp all next week. For now though,...
by joncook | Jul 4, 2011 | Dreaming, Everyday Life, Part of My Story, Purpose, Thinking
Today is Fourth of July, Independence Day here in the States, and I’m excited to get my day started. Kara, Lisa (Kara’s sister), and I are heading out to my folks’ house for some good food, lawn games, and fireworks. It should be a great day and...
by joncook | May 23, 2011 | Everyday Life, Faith Journey, Purpose, Thinking
It’s easy to let someone else’s opinion of you influence your life. It can be good, bad, or even destructive but whatever it is, it’s easy to think that just because one person says something means that it’s automatically true. This isn’t...
by joncook | May 16, 2011 | Everyday Life, Friday List, Purpose, The Blogosphere, Thinking, Writing
Hi, Jon here. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about blogging, specifically my blog (if it’s okay to get selfish for a moment). It’s been a great experience so far and I’m grateful for you...
