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07/17/2026

God morning, my brothers and sisters…you ever run out of what to say…

There was a time a while ago…I was standing in the stands at a track meet, watching my son run. He was a sophomore in high school then, and he was already one of the elite runners in the school district, good enough to be standing on the line with the top eight kids across multiple schools. That alone is something to be proud of. Just being there, just qualifying for that race, most parents would take that and celebrate it without a second thought.

But he didn't run the race he wanted to run. He placed, he was still right there with the best of the best, but it wasn't what he expected of himself. And when he crossed that finish line, his competitive fire got the better of him, and he let a swear word fly right there in front of everybody.
I froze for a second. I was proud of him and rattled by him at the same time, and I didn't trust myself to say the right thing in that moment. So instead of walking over and reacting out of frustration, I did something I don't do often enough. I picked up the phone.

I called a brother in Christ, a guy I look up to, a friend who is just a little further down the road of raising kids than I am. I told him the whole story, and then I asked him straight out, how do you deal with this. And he got quiet. I could tell he was really thinking about it, not just giving me something to say.

And then he said three words that I still think about. He said, 'I got nothing.'

He told me he was walking through the same kind of moments with his own kids. No formula, no five step plan, just honesty. And there was something about that honesty that gave me more peace than any advice could have. Because it reminded me that none of us actually have this figured out.

We are all just doing our best with what God gives us.

But then he said one more thing, and this is the part that stuck with me the most. He said, this one, you just have to chuck it up to God.

That's it. That's the whole answer. And at first I gave him a hard time about it, because I called him looking for wisdom and what I got was basically a shrug. But the more I sat with it, the more I realized that might be the wisest thing anybody has ever told me.

Because here's the truth. We spend so much energy trying to have the right answer for everything. The right response, the right parenting move, the right words in the right moment. And when we don't have it, we panic, or we react in haste, or we lean on our own understanding and end up making it worse.

This leads me to our Friday Fly-by word…TRUTH, and brings to mind Proverbs 3:5-6 which says…'trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, and in all our ways submit to him, and he will make our paths straight.' Not our paths. His paths, made straight through us, when we stop trying to white knuckle our way through every hard moment.

My friend didn't have an answer for me that day, but he had trust, and he handed that trust right over to me. And I think that's what we're called to do for each other. Not always show up with the perfect words, but show up honest, and point each other back to God when we run out of our own understanding.

So if you are in a season right now where you got nothing, where you are watching your kids or your marriage or your job and you just don't have the answer, I want you to hear this. You are not supposed to have it. That's not a failure on your part. That's an invitation to trust.

What is it in your life right now that you are still trying to figure out on your own instead of chucking it up to God?

That's it for today…think about it!

Big blessings, my friends, and go be a blessing.

If you ever want to talk through what you're walking through, my line is always open. 614-638-9397.

01/31/2026

God morning, my brothers and sisters…Frozen and snowed in Columbus, Ohio.

You know, this is the time of year when a lot of people feel the weight of the winter doldrums.
And I think part of the reason is this…

On January 1st, we start strong. Resolutions. Goals. Fresh starts.
There’s excitement… energy… expectation.

And then real life kicks in…winter has a way of magnifying that gap between what we expected and what actually happened

I hear it all the time from my own clients, and there’s a tone when they say it.

'I already failed.'
'I’m already off track.'

And when they say it…it sounds defeated.

No…no…no.

This is where I want to stop that thinking. Because what if you didn’t fail?
What if what you’re experiencing right now is feedback?

Bad habits showing themselves.
Old attitudes popping back up.
A cluttered mind asking to be cleared.

That’s not failure…that’s learning.

So today’s Friday Fly-By word is JOY. Let me explain, but first, it goes along with a verse I want to share. It comes from Colossians 2:14, and it says this…
'He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross.'

That verse reminds me of something important.

My debt was paid.
My shortcomings were covered.
It is done.

That doesn’t mean I’m perfect…it means I always know where to go when I fall short. I find great joy in that knowing. And the same truth applies to our work and our goals, because grace gives us permission to reassess instead of retreat.

I use this example a lot in the sales world.
Everyone knows prospecting and marketing matter.
Everyone agrees they’re critical.
But when you sit down with people and ask,
'Show me your actual plan…show me what’s on your calendar…'
Most can’t.

Not because they’re lazy.
Not because they’re afraid.
But because they don’t have clear direction…or a real plan…or clarity on what to do next.
Great goals without direction, plan or knowledge will always feel defeating.

So when January didn’t go the way you planned…
that’s not the end…that’s the invitation.

To reassess.
To adjust.
To build a better plan.

And here’s where the joy comes back in…
Your identity is not controlled by a calendar date.
Every day gets to be January 1st.
So don’t call these days doldrums.

Find the joy in learning.
Find the peace in resetting.
Draw the line…redraw it if you need to…and move forward.
That’s not failure.
That’s growth…and that's JOY!

God morning everyone…have a great weekend.

01/16/2026

God morning, my brothers and sisters…Have you ever had one of those moments where something good happens and you just stop and think…

How did that just happen?

Not because you planned it.
Not because you forced it.
But because it landed so perfectly that all you could do was sit there in quiet disbelief.

Those moments don’t make us loud.
They make us still.
They put us in AWE.

I had one of those moments right in the middle of my career. Things were going well. The company was doing great. I was in a meeting like I’d been in countless times before, feeling pretty good, but also quietly thinking, How do I keep supporting what’s happening in my life right now? How do I create a little more breathing room?

Nothing dramatic. Just real thoughts.

Then out of nowhere, I feel a tap on my shoulder. My boss asks me to step outside. No explanation. No warning.

We walk out, and he asks me,
“How are you doing?”

I remember thinking, That’s a strange question.
So I answered the way we usually do…
'I’m good. Things are going well.'

He paused, looked me straight in the eyes, and said,
'No… how are you doing financially?'

That caught me off guard.

I said, 'Good…working hard…trying to make it even better.'

Then he said something I’ll never forget…
'How can I help?'

That conversation led to something totally unexpected. It led to changes I never asked for. It led to an increase that covered exactly what I needed and even what I had just begun thinking about.

Just like that, a weight lifted.

And I walked away from that moment in complete awe.

Not proud.
Not impressed with myself.
Just humbled.

Which brings me to today’s Friday Flyby word…AWE.

Because awe has a way of stopping us from taking credit for things that were never ours to take credit for.

It also reminded me of today’s verse, and it comes from 2 Timothy 2:13 and it says…'If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.'

That verse reminds me that some of the biggest blessings in our lives don’t show up because we earned them. They show up because God is steady, even when we’re distracted, uncertain, or just trying to figure things out.

Here’s the danger, though.

When we don’t know where to give the credit, we slowly start giving it to ourselves.
Not arrogantly. Quietly.

And when awe turns into ownership, we miss the whole boat.

That moment wasn’t strategy.
It wasn’t negotiation.
It wasn’t me making something happen.

It was patience.
It was timing.
It was the Lord saying, I'VE GOT YOU.

God is faithful, even when we are not.

So when those awe moments come, don’t rush past them. Don’t internalize them. Don’t turn them into proof of how good you are.

Let them remind you who’s really in charge.

Stay in awe.
Give Him the glory.
And trust that the same God who showed up then…
is already at work now.

Have an incredible weekend everyone…Be blessed and go be a blessing.

01/09/2026

God Morning, my Brothers and Sisters!

Let me start with a simple thought today…

You can build something impressive…and still miss what matters most.

Over the past season, my wife and I, along with another couple, made a decision to slow down and really appreciate where we live. Instead of rushing through life, we started taking small day trips, exploring our great state, and learning its history.

We’ve visited places where movies were made, like The Shawshank Redemption and A Christmas Story.
We’ve walked through history, visiting the hometown, home, and presidential library of Warren G. Harding.

What made those places meaningful wasn’t just the buildings…it was the people. Their stories. Their relationships. The lives they touched.

Then on one of these trips, we visited a beautiful garden estate. It really was something to see…an impressive mansion, incredible grounds, acres and acres of beauty. Everything was well done.

But as we listened to the story being told, something felt different.

The focus stayed on the property. The wealth. The success. What we didn’t hear much about were people, family, relationships, or how this man shared life with others. When it was all said and done, everything he worked for stayed behind. Beautiful grounds but a very quiet story.

That moment stuck with me.

Which brings me to today’s Friday Fly-By Word…Alignment! Also goes great with a word from Ecclesiastes 4:8 that says…'There was a man all alone, he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth.'

Alignment is what happens when our work and success don’t stand alone when they’re connected to our faith, our relationships, our health, our mindset, and how we give back. Because success by itself can look impressive, but it doesn’t always leave impact.

That verse isn’t saying success is bad. It’s reminding us that success was never meant to be solo.

As we move through this year, my encouragement is simple…

Work hard. Chase excellence. But don’t forget to stay aligned, spiritually, relationally, physically, mentally, and generously.

Because legacy isn’t just about what we build.
It’s about who we bless along the way.

Let that all sink in this weekend and as always…Be blessed and go be a blessing.

01/02/2026

God morning, my brothers and sisters…and the happiest, happiest of New Year.

Yes! This is a new year. A fresh page.

And if you’re anything like me, you can feel it…that gentle pressure that doesn’t come from stress, but from possibility.

That quiet question getting a little louder…'What do I want from this year?'

But this season keeps nudging me to ask a better one…'What does God want to build in me this year?'

And that brings us to our Friday Fly-By Word, ALIGNMENT, which brings me to our verse from Amos 3:3 and it says, 'Do Two Walk Together Unless They Are Agreed?'

You’ve probably heard the word alignment everywhere lately from coaches, consultants, leaders, managers. And honestly, it makes sense. After everything we walked through in 2025, especially with Ai showing up as a non-negotiable tool, success in 2026 won’t just be about being faster or smarter.

It’s going to require something deeper.
It’s going to require EQ, Emotional Intelligence…wisdom, discernment, emotional and spiritual maturity.

And maybe that’s why this year feels heavier in a good way.

Because this isn’t just a new year, it’s also a year to pause and give thanks for freedom.
This year marks 250 years of this great country. And for me personally, it marks 50 years since I came here in 1976 and later became a naturalized citizen.

Has everything gone perfectly? Not even close.
But the opportunity to work hard, to grow, to rebuild, and today to run my own business, only happens in a place like this.

Freedom gives us the space.
Faith gives us the direction.

And succeeding in 2026 won’t be about grinding harder.
It’s going to be about getting things lined up.

To me, alignment means my heart walking in step with God…
my priorities matching what He’s doing…
and my plans starting with Him, not just ending with Him.

Because when we’re out of alignment, life feels heavy and scattered.
But when we’re aligned with God, clarity comes, even if the road ahead isn’t easy.

This new year gives us a chance to realign…
our work with purpose,
our relationships with intention,
our physical and mental well-being with stewardship,
and our serving and giving with gratitude.

So, before you rush into resolutions…
before you chase outcomes…
ask God this one simple question…
'Lord, where do You want alignment in me?'

And if you need help walking that out, if I can serve you in any way, reach out to me.
Call or text 614-638-9397.

This is the year to re-align.
Let’s do it together.

God morning, Happy New Year. Be blessed and now go be a blessing.

12/26/2025

God Morning, my brothers and sisters…The day after Christmas. Gifts unwrapped, the quiet is settling back in, and we’re standing in that in-between space where one year is winding down and another is right in front of us.

Over these past weeks, I’ve shared five people, five very different characters, who crossed my path. Some brought joy. Some brought pain. Some could have taken my life in a completely different direction. And every single one of them taught me something that shaped who I am today.

Here’s what I’ve come to believe with all my heart:

There is not one single person who crosses your path without significance.
Not one conversation. Not one relationship. Not one encounter.
Sometimes their role is for us.
Sometimes it’s for them.
Sometimes we don’t understand it until much later.
But God is always present in the middle of it.

That’s why today’s Friday Fly-By Word is PRESENCE. And it goes with our verse that comes from Matthew 22:37-39 and it says 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it, Love your neighbor as yourself.'

See Christmas reminds us that God didn’t save the world from a distance. He showed up. Emmanuel, God with us. And Jesus didn’t surround Himself with the powerful or the polished. He chose twelve ordinary men, strangers at first, men with rough edges and imperfect stories. Through them, God changed the world.

But this verse shows us the true order…
Vertical first.
Then horizontal.
When we are aware of God’s presence in our lives, we begin to see people differently. We slow down. We listen better. We stop rushing past moments that might actually be divine appointments. We recognize that the person in front of us, simply because they are still breathing, matters.
And sometimes…they’re the very person God will use to redirect your life.

So on this day after Christmas, as we look toward a new year, here’s my encouragement…
Stay present.
Love God deeply.
Love people intentionally.
Because God still works through people.
And His presence often shows up right in the middle of ordinary encounters.
Merry Christmas, my brothers and sisters.
Happy New Year.
God Morning.

12/19/2025

God Morning, my brothers and sisters…

Have you ever noticed how God sometimes uses the very people who frustrate us the most to redirect our lives? Not friends. Not family. Sometimes…complete strangers. And sometimes the moment that changes everything is one we almost avoid.

That’s why I believe so deeply that everyone matters and that divine appointments don’t always come wrapped in encouragement. Sometimes they show up disguised as rejection.

Today’s Friday Fly-By Word is PURPOSE! And the verse that fits this moment perfectly comes from Proverbs 16:9 and it says 'In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.'

Years ago, when I was a mortgage loan officer, I came across a piece of technology that helped build relationships between loan officers and realtors. I remember watching their old VHS promo and thinking, this is it. I wanted it badly for our company.

After weeks of trying, I finally got an interview with the founder. I felt good about it…until he called back and told me we weren’t a fit and probably couldn’t even afford it. I hung up angry. And I stayed angry. I talked badly about that company to anyone who would listen.

Then God used someone close to me…a colleague, a brother in Christ…to call me out. He said, 'You talk a lot about forgiveness, but you’re not living it right now.' And then he challenged me to do something I didn’t want to do, call the guy back and thank him.

Not for him.
For me.

I fought it. Then I did it. I left a short voicemail thanking him for his time. And without thinking much of it, I ended the message with, 'God bless you and your company.' Which, honestly, is not how I would end any messages especially as upset as I was at that man.

That voicemail changed the trajectory of my life.

The founder kept calling me back. I ignored it at first. Eventually, I picked up. The first thing he asked me was, 'Are you a believer?' When I said yes, everything shifted. He told me their company was built as a calling from God and that the way I left that voicemail mattered.

He flew in. We talked. And later he told me the reason he returned the call was because of how I ended that message…with grace instead of resentment.

That relationship became mentorship.
That mentorship became opportunity.
And that opportunity launched my coaching and consulting journey, the work I still do today, serving people far beyond just vocational success.

This man was tough. He challenged me hard. But God used him to shape me deeply.

So here’s the challenge I want to leave you with today:

Before you dismiss someone…
Before you avoid a hard conversation…
Before you hold onto frustration…
Ask yourself, 'What if God is trying to use this moment to redirect me?'

Because sometimes purpose is hidden inside resistance.
And sometimes the voicemail you don’t want to leave…is the one God uses to change everything.

God Morning, my brothers and sisters…may you recognize the divine appointments God places in your path…even the ones that don’t feel good at first.

Be blessed and go be a blessing.

12/12/2025

God Morning, my brothers and sisters…
Have you ever thought about how God can use a total stranger to change the entire direction of your life? Not a season. Not a relationship. Just one divine appointment you didn’t even know you needed.

Here is another person who unexpectedly shaped my life. And this one still gives me chills.

Today’s Friday Fly-By Word is INTERVENTION and the verse is from Hebrews 13:2 and it says 'Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.'

I had moved to Hollywood, to chase my dream of becoming an actor, on a one-way ticket and no job. After about a couple of years of struggling, working multiple jobs at one time, and watching the dream fade, I became desperate. So desperate that I actually asked God to step aside, just for a while, because I didn’t want the guilt of a decision I was about to make.

Standing on the cliffs of Malibu, looking out over the Pacific, I justified a shortcut. Quick money. Temporary compromise. I told myself I could handle it and pull myself out later. Just so happens at that same time, my retail job offered me a promotion that would move me to San Diego, taking me away from my acting dream. I decided I wasn’t taking it but
that night, standing at a bus stop outside work, a man walked up to me and asked,

'Are you a Christian?'

I said yes, even though I had just tried to push God away. He looked relieved, grabbed my hands, and said, 'Good. I was looking for you. Can we pray? I need help.'

There we were, two grown men holding hands at a bus stop in Los Angeles. It felt awkward. But we started to pray.
But as he prayed, I knew something deep in my spirit.

This prayer wasn’t about his decision.
It was about mine.

He prayed for clarity. For doors to open and doors to close. For protection and wisdom. And standing there, I realized something I’ll never forget…God had me, even when I was trying to turn my back on Him.

Years later, I can say this with confidence, had I stayed in Los Angeles, those people I was about to follow, well their stories did not end well…jailed, loss of everything and themselves...That could have been my story, but it wasn’t.
And here’s the part that still chills me.

I went back to find that man. He told me he worked as a janitor at the mall. I looked. I asked around.
He didn’t work there. Gone!

Did he need me…
or did I need him?
I don’t know.

But I do believe this…angels don’t always have wings. Sometimes they show up at bus stops.

God Morning, my brothers and sisters…may you recognize the divine appointments God places right in front of you...even when you don’t think you’re looking for Him.

12/05/2025

God Morning, my brothers and sisters…

Did you know God sometimes sends people into our lives who aren’t family, aren’t expected, and yet love us in ways we didn’t even know we needed? As promised, here’s another person who unexpectedly became a major influence in my life…proof that divine appointments can show up wrapped in complete strangers.

First, Our Friday Fly-By word today is GRACE, and our Word is from Ephesians 4:32 and it says…
“Be kind and compassionate to one another… just as in Christ God forgave you.”

This next character came into my life when everything felt upside down. My step-dad was gone. My mom had moved to Atlanta for work. I was living alone so I could finish high school, where I was “Mr. High School,” but behind the scenes, I was a broken kid holding things together with duct tape and determination.

And then I met a girl. A sophomore. Sweet, kind, and the only daughter of one of the most prominent, wealthy families in Minneapolis. A family that, by every earthly measure, had no reason to welcome a kid like me, troubled, minority, struggling, no father, living alone, and patched together in more ways than one.

But her father did something extraordinary.
He welcomed me.
He didn’t judge my story.
He didn’t hold my past against me.
He didn’t treat me like the 'broken kid from a broken home.'
He treated me like a son.

He invited me on family trips. He talked to me like I mattered. He saw the cracks but didn’t flinch. And he gave me something I had never really felt from a father figure, unconditional grace.

Then came prom.
I couldn’t afford much. My car barely stayed running. And this man, this stranger-turned-father-figure, opened his entire home, transformed it into 'Chateau Fetterly,' cooked steaks, blended drinks, served a dozen of us like royalty…all because he wanted me to experience something special.

And just before we left, he placed the keys to his beloved E-type Jaguar in my hand. When I tried to give them back, he said words I will never forget:

'If you believe you’re worthy to take out my daughter, my most precious thing, but not my car, then don’t take her out at all.'

That’s when I learned what true love, true trust, and true fatherhood looked like.

But this story runs deeper…
He didn’t just open his home, He opened the door to Christ.

He invited me to church. I kept going. Then I started going alone. And at 19 years old, I accepted Christ because of this man’s example, his grace, his compassion, and his willingness to love a kid who had every reason to be overlooked.

He taught me joy.
He taught me peace.
He taught me how a real father loves.
And he helped me become the man I am today.

So here’s today’s encouragement…
Don’t underestimate the strangers God sends your way.
Sometimes the people you’ve never met end up shaping your life more than the people you grew up with. And sometimes the greatest blessings come wrapped in unexpected relationships.

God Morning, my brothers and sisters…may your heart be open to the divine appointments God places in your path… especially the ones that look like strangers.

Be blessed everyone and go be a blessing!

11/27/2025

On this Thanksgiving, my heart is full.

Grateful to God for His faithfulness, His provision, and the people He has placed in my life. This year has reminded me that purpose matters more than position, and serving others is always worth it.

Praying you and your family experience peace, gratitude, and the blessing of His presence today.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Be blessed...and go be a blessing.

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