No matter what political party you belong to, no matter what presidential candidate you voted for, and no matter what your political views are, the events of last week (the storming, breaching, and ransacking of the U.S. Capitol) were both sad and alarming. Since then, I have reflected on what happened through several different lenses, … Continue reading A Leadership Reality Check
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12 Ways to Increase Hope in 2021
I work for two organizations that exist to offer hope to others, the Alameda Church of Christ and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. It is such a privilege to go to work each day and focus on ways to improve the lives of others. It is also exciting to be part of teams who … Continue reading 12 Ways to Increase Hope in 2021
Shine
If you were to choose one word that communicates your goals and your focus for this new year, what would it be? My one word for 2021 is... Shine We've experienced enough darkness in 2020, and I want to be a source of positivity in 2021 who is shining the light of Christ brightly to … Continue reading Shine
3 Mindset Shifts for 2021
So, who's ready to put 2020 in the rearview mirror? If you are, then you'll need to change your mindset. A mindset is a set of beliefs about yourself, your circumstances, and your world that dictates your thoughts, attitudes, and actions. In some ways, your mindset is the bridge from your beliefs to your behaviors. … Continue reading 3 Mindset Shifts for 2021
Merry Christmas
Stay Connected
Therapist Esther Perel once made the following observation: "Life will present you with unexpected opportunities, and you won't always know in advance which are the important moments. Above all, it's the quality of your relationships that will determine the quality of your life. Invest in your connections, even those that seem inconsequential." When it comes … Continue reading Stay Connected
Happy Birthday, Dad!
Remembering a good man on his birthday... Coy D Tugman, age 75, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2019. He was surrounded by his family, who loved him dearly. Coy was born on December 11, 1943, in Lindsay, Oklahoma, to Dave and Mary (Hanley) Tugman. He was the second of two boys … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Dad!
A New Role
This is the message I shared with the Alameda church family on Sunday morning regarding my new bi-vocational role... Dear Alameda, Recently, I was asked to join the Learning and Development team for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services as a Professional Learning Facilitator, focusing on leadership training for DHS’ 6500 employees. It’s an exciting … Continue reading A New Role
A Great Gift Idea
In a recent two day span, I received a hand-written note in the mail, an email, and a phone call that all had the same purpose: to encourage me. The hand-written note was a from a person going through a personal struggle who has found comfort in the preaching of God's Word and included these … Continue reading A Great Gift Idea
Two New Resources for December
Throughout this current pandemic, our wonderful ministry staff at Alameda has been consistently providing resources that are designed to root people in God's Word, maintain a sense of congregational community, and inspire acts of service to others. The rationale behind these resources is that investing time reading the Bible, caring for one another, and focusing … Continue reading Two New Resources for December
