by joncook | Aug 11, 2014 | Creativity
The book of Genesis says that God saw everything He made and it was very good, including us. We are made in God’s image. We are the multiplication of His creativity, created to be creators. From earth tones to copper sculptures and everything in-between, our...
by joncook | Jul 30, 2014 | Everyday Life, Ideas
Once my schedule shifts into summer mode, I try to capture a variety of random ideas and thoughts into a weekly brain dump. Read books you absolutely disagree with from authors with whom you are philosophically polarized. The Communist Manifesto is one of the best...
by joncook | Jul 23, 2014 | Everyday Life, Ideas
Once my schedule shifts into summer mode, I try to capture a variety of random ideas and thoughts into a weekly brain dump. God keeps providing new clients and opportunities to connect more with great personalities through Keynote Content. At least four big...
by joncook | Jul 17, 2014 | Everyday Life, Faith Journey
Once my schedule shifts into summer mode, I try to capture a variety of random ideas and thoughts into a weekly brain dump. I’ve been learning a lot of chasing dreams. There’s an art to refining your dream and squeezing it into specific goals, steps, and...
by joncook | Jul 1, 2014 | Everyday Life, Writing
Today marks four years I’ve been blogging. Some of the highlights: 70,000+ views 3,600+ shares 523 followers (and counting) And all while being a dude who blogs without ever wearing, or ever wanting to wear scarves, V-necks, guyliner, or skinny jeans. Blog,...
by joncook | Jun 11, 2014 | Everyday Life, Marriage
Over our past three years of marriage, Kara and I have made it a point to spend quality time with older, wiser couples. The criteria is that they’re Christ followers, married at least 15+ years (give or take), raised/raising great kids, and have what appears to...
by joncook | Apr 25, 2014 | Everyday Life, My Travels
The last stop in our 30 before 30 MLB Stadium tour was Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. I’ve always wanted to visit Seattle, and this trip did not disappoint. We ate lunch at the SkyCity Restaurant at the top of the Space Needle, which is quite an...
by joncook | Mar 31, 2014 | Everyday Life, My Travels
At the end of March, Kara and I flew to Phoenix to take in Cactus League spring training and cross Chase Field off our bucket list. If you’re a big-time baseball fan, traveling to spring training is a must. This was my first time at spring training and I’m...
by joncook | Feb 19, 2014 | Everyday Life, Purpose
We say yes to too many things. I’m just as guilty as the next person. “Yes, I’ll have another brownie.” “Yes, I’ll hit the snooze button again.” “Yes, I’ll agree to this opportunity even though my schedule is...
by joncook | Feb 18, 2014 | Everyday Life, Purpose
Yesterday I reviewed Stephen R. Covey’s classic work The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. One question I’ve been asked is how do I personally put Covey’s 7 Habits into practice. Each of us has a unique approach to implementing any formula,...
