by Alan Briggs | Apr 24, 2018 | Archive, City, Family, Neighborhood
The incessant humming pressures of our age are wearing us threadbare at an alarming rate. Social media feeds, email inboxes and our constant availability weigh us down. The tricky thing about these pressures is they’re internal. Others won’t see how email consumption,...
by Alan Briggs | Mar 19, 2018 | Archive, City, Family, Neighborhood
It’s a blast working with leaders who want their lives to matter! Sometimes it’s also heartbreaking. Most leaders I meet are stuck in the mud. They want to impact others, but they’re hitting major barriers. They don’t know where to run for help, so they attend a...
by Alan Briggs | Feb 20, 2018 | Archive, City, Family, Neighborhood
I was thirty years old with a big family, a busy schedule and debt. Every week my days and body wanted more from me than I could give. My role as a pastor and leader developer required me to produce valuable things every week. But I had a growing feeling deep in my...
by Alan Briggs | Jan 24, 2018 | Archive, City, Family, Neighborhood
Everyone has big dreams. They’re a dime a dozen these days. Some people accomplish stuff and others don’t. Some just talk, and others do. Talkers seem content letting their dreams slowly float away into the ether. Their words never amount to action, only...
by Alan Briggs | Dec 29, 2017 | Archive, City, Family, Neighborhood
In January the YMCA parking lot is jammed, but in April it’s bare. We have good intentions as a new year approaches, but good intentions aren’t enough to accomplish our goals. Most of us have never been taught how to effectively plan our annual goals. Five...
by Alan Briggs | Dec 27, 2017 | Archive, City, Family, Neighborhood
My path collides with a lot of dreamers. I love getting invited into these conversations as a life coach, friend, pastor or consultant. The energy is potent, the urgency is palpable. I’ve personally wrestled with and fielded the same question many times; Should I stay...
