Over the past 7 years, my passion for reading has grown, and I would like to say that a huge part of my personal growth comes from mu commitment to always be a learner. So of all the books that sit on my shelf in my office, I always refer to the following on as…
Don’t be so quick to judge…
So after church today I had an opportunity to play softball. I was pumped. I hadn’t played a good game of softball since I lived in Florida. So I pulled out my Wilson A2000 and headed over the ball field. When I got there I lightly jogged onto the field and got that feeling that…
A Soccer Story: I’m Official
You can now call me “Coach.” (why does it look like I’ve got lazy eye) http://instagr.am/p/KCJsQ/?ref=nf
I Will Love You for the Rest of My Life
This I promise you. I LOVE YOU BABE!
The Big Santillan Announcement
A Soccer Story: The Beginning
Not many people who have known me over the past ten years may know this, but among the many loves in my life, I have a deep love of the game of soccer. Truth be told, as a short guy whose only physical strength was the ability to run fast and play aggressively, soccer was…
Happy Birthday Brennan
I love you son! Everyday I think about how wonderful these first days were, and look forward to the days I have with you in the future! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFLUZqeiOp4&w=480&h=390]
Book Review: Switch by Chip and Dan Heath
Point #1. You need to buy/read this book The subtitle of Chip and Dan Heath’s book, Switch, is “How to change things when change is hard.” I first heard this book at the willow creek leadership summit I was at last year. And after hearing a keynote address regarding this book, I knew I had…
Book Review: How to Start a New Service by Charles Arn
This book found itself on my desk today because of changes that are happening in the fall at Maple Grove Free Church. Because of the growth that we are seeing in our church we are running out of room and are in need of implementing a new service. So this fall we are planning to…
Someteimes POLICIES just get in the way
Don’t believe me…just watch this guy. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzE-IMaegzQ] If you are a leader, be careful that the policies you make are not just representations of mistakes you have made in the past. Make sure that they function to actually help and promote the results you actually want. Otherwise, get rid of them. HT: Tom deBruyn