"So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." Galatians 6:9 This past weekend, I spoke for the Senior Adult ministry conference from our District. They are called S.A.G.E.S. (Saints Alive, Growing, Ever Serving). The group numbering … Continue reading God Is Good In All Seasons
I know there's no time in heaven, but... When you grow older and life's responsibilities replace the magic of youth, birthdays become a day marked simply with a special dinner or a little gift. You open your Facebook page to see it glowing with red notifications that indicate that well-wishers made the massive effort to … Continue reading A Second Birthday
A few hours before dark, eight years ago today, my Makenzie left. She wasn’t sure she wanted to go but the lure of a ballerina photo shoot was too strong to resist. I was sitting at my computer in our little office by the back door as she leaned over and gave me a kiss … Continue reading My Makenzie Monsoon
What happens when two people who are very different find themselves in a car together having a conversation. It was a beautiful moment between a Muslim man and me. Through strange circumstances, I met a man ten years young than me. We talked about our kids, work, relationships and soccer. He said he … Continue reading 089: People are People – The Muslim And Me [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
Many people describe their lives as boring. What if there were a way to break out of the boredom and live a wonderfully challenging life? I'll talk about that today. ON THIS EPISODE: "Live more, complain less. More smiles, less stress. Less hate, more blessed." - David Roads Simply put, the secret is doing things … Continue reading 088: The Secret To Growing [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
Most people live the ‘safe’ life. They never take risks and venture out and miss the beauty of the lake for the safety of the pond. Here are three steps to taking your life to the next level. ON THIS EPISODE: "You have to risk going too far to discover just how far you can … Continue reading 087: You Were Born For The Lake, Not The Pond [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
You don’t have to look far to find that chaos is running rampant in our society and world. If you let it get to you, it will hinder your success and ruin your outlook on life. Today, I talk about one powerful key making sure you can stay calm in the midst of chaos. ON … Continue reading 086: How To Turn Chaos To Calm [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
Have you ever been talking with someone and intuitively, you know their mind is somewhere else? Maybe it's their eyes peering over your shoulder or something they say that doesn't fit the current conversation? It's irritating. Today, I share how to NOT be THAT person. On This Episode: Quote of the day: "Engagement builds trust" … Continue reading 085: The Power Of Trust In Conversations And How To Build It [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
All of us have messages, or ‘voices’, coming at us from all different directions. Which voice you chose to listen to will directly affect your ability to move forward, your self-perception and your success. Today, I talk about the different places from which you hear ‘voices’ and how to chose which ones to listen to. … Continue reading 084: What Voices Are You Listening To? [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
Have you ever run out of time on a project? Have you ever run late to appointments or picking up the kids? Today, I share three things to do that can turn this potential disaster into an opportunity for success. Doing the podcast I’m constantly asking “What can I do to add value to you, … Continue reading 083: What To Do When You Run Out Of Time [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
How do you handle disappointment? Today, I share 3 metaphors and a bonus question that give you a positive perspective on disappointment. ON THIS EPISODE: Disappointment comes and goes. How you handle it makes all the difference in the world. These metaphors can help change your perspective: “Every cloud has a silver lining” It comes … Continue reading 082: 3 Metaphors To Help You Handle Disappointment [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
Have you ever had a frustration keep you from move ahead in life? How do you overcome that frustration? There is one secret that can help. I had a call from my daughter, Maddie. It was on a Saturday and she started by saying, “Dad, I need the motivation to do my math.” I asked … Continue reading 081: One Secret To Overcoming Frustration [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
Research shows that there is one day of the week that is the most important if you want to accomplish your goals and feel fulfilled in life. Do you know what day that is? On This Episode: (see links below) What do you think is the most important day of your week? Some of you … Continue reading 080: This Is The Most Important Day Of Your Week! [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
We’re talking about a word the is normally considered a bad word, ‘Temptation.’ But what if you can be tempted to do good? What is the definition of temptation anyway? When these two parts of temptation meet, it can be horrible or it can be great, especially when it comes to achievement! Achievement is one … Continue reading 079: Achievement Is Only An Intersection Away [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
After going to the Best Practices for Ministry Conference, I realized I need to put my learnings into action. Here are a few key things I learned and that you can put into action as well. BTW, sorry for my voice on this episode :). On This Episode. Sorry for my voice, friends. I picked … Continue reading 078: Key Learnings From Best Practices Conference [Podcast] – Todd Stocker.com
