On Fire For Good

On Fire For Good honoree Brent Oliver’s life is proof that miracles still exist. “Do you still believe in miracles?” A smattering of hands went up when I asked that question at a leadership conference last week. Surprised by…

How one simple yes sparked a movement and set a community On Fire For Good. Years ago, I sat in the back of church and heard a simple challenge:  Say ‘yes’ to opportunities where your life can be used…

Our latest On Fire For Good honoree reminds us that changing a life begins with one simple act. As a child, I spent months in the hospital. The pain was constant and hopelessness sometimes crept in. But one of…

On Fire For Good honoree Amy McMaken reminds us why behind-the-scenes service matters. Most of us believe making a difference requires something big. A big platform. A big title. A big personality. A big story. Trust me, I understand…

What educator Amy Ruzicka teaches us about impact, purpose and living On Fire For Good. Self-assured. Self-made. Quick to decide. Successful. Sarcastic. Snarky. Recently, I asked a classroom of high school students studying leadership to describe the traits they…

On Fire For Good honoree Travis Sanders is helping others rediscover hope after limb loss. On any given day in Marietta, Georgia, men line up for a haircut from Travis Sanders. But what draws them in and liberates them…

Jonathan Babcock proves that being On Fire For Good starts with the courage to stay. Early in life, I learned an important truth that would guide the rest of my life: growth rarely happens in comfort. It happens in…

On Fire For Good Honoree Rhonda Bear’s Journey from brokenness to hope. Some stories don’t ask politely for your attention.  They demand it. Rhonda Bear’s story is one of them. Like so many who live inspired lives, her story…

How the leadership of Miren Oca exemplifies what it means to be On Fire For Good. One of the great joys of On Fire For Good is celebrating people who change lives through a kind word or a quiet act. And…

On Fire For Good Honoree James Chalmers reminds us it’s in pouring out that we fill up. “Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it.” -Albert Schweitzer Some people carry a light within them that’s impossible…