Believe Again
“We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.” – Paulo Coelho | Growing up, my dream was clear. With absolute confidence, I not only knew that…
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Vlog | February 22, 2017
Live Inspired Vlog #110: Wake Up!
If you’ve heard me speak at an event or read ON FIRE, you’ll likely remember the story of how Hall of Fame Announcer Jack Buck impacted my life. Laying in the hospital bed three decades ago, some of the…