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 | Jan 18, 2018 | Archive, City, Neighborhood
Most book ideas never grow into a manuscript, and most bloggers slowly lose interest. Writing is one of the most meaningful things you can do with your time, but one of the hardest to start…and continue. This is an ideal moment in time to start writing. In fact, I...
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...
by Alan Briggs | Dec 13, 2017 | Archive, City, Family, Neighborhood
This is a beautiful Advent poem from a friend who lives a ver different life than I get to live. His words are rich are striking. Nathan Ybanez, Sterling Correctional Facility “Carpenter” A carpenter is a healer. Ragged bits of tree-flesh Shaped, sanded, glued whole-...
