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Growing Through Disruptions

Growing Through Disruptions

To say that the past couple of weeks have been disruptive is almost like saying the internet changed a few things! In an effort to respond to neighbors and friends…

johnnypons March 24, 2020
Making Space

Making Space

Last week as I was driving into Nashville slightly ahead of the usual morning rush, I got to the usual crawl around Trinity Lane where cars are entering, exiting,…

johnnypons February 24, 2020
Sharing The Love On Valentines

Sharing The Love On Valentines

Sorry to disappoint you, but there are no flowers, chocolate or secret strategies for making Valentines Day a more romantic occasion. In fact this post is more…

johnnypons February 14, 2020
The Power Of Habit

The Power Of Habit

The Power Of Habit In 2012 Charles Duhigg wrote an amazing book, The Power Of Habit. It was a game-changer for me, not only for the practical, do-able insights…

johnnypons January 20, 2020

Equipping the Next Generation to Live, Love, and Launch Well

The backstory for Glocal Resources flows out of this story. Our hope and desire is to continue what was begun decades ago for decades to come. https://…

Andrew Pons December 30, 2019
Boredom Busters #2

Boredom Busters #2

Continuing the Friday conversations on pushing back on boredom, I'll add that one key ingredient that you will notice in many of these boredom buster suggestions…

johnnypons June 7, 2019
Fighting Back Against Boredom

Fighting Back Against Boredom

“I’m BORED!” I wish I had a nickel for every time I heard someone sigh, or cry out. I honestly can’t think of a time recently when that thought has crossed…

johnnypons May 10, 2019
Alone Together

Alone Together

Aristotle has said, "Without friends no one would choose to live, even if he had all other goods." Alone together may well describe the accelerating trajectory…

johnnypons May 3, 2019
Wake Up!

Wake Up!

I recently saw a video of a pastor preaching to a very large congregation with a two word sermon... WAKE UP! I'm not sure how long his sermon lasted, but after…

johnnypons April 15, 2019
The Madness Is Over - Be Inspired

The Madness Is Over - Be Inspired

You may have missed it, or you may have hung on to the final whistle, but March Madness officially ended last night. When the brackets are set by really smart…

johnnypons April 9, 2019

Awaken, Challenge, Inspire

Andy Stanley has said “Direction, not intention, determines destination.” This is especially true when you’re launching something new. As we launch Glocal…

johnnypons November 7, 2018
Nothing To Hide, Nothing To Prove, & Nothing To Lose

Nothing To Hide, Nothing To Prove, & Nothing To Lose

“Preachers and counselors can spend their energy exhorting people to change their behavior. But the human will is not a free entity. It is bound to a person’s…

johnnypons October 8, 2018
You Can be a Bridge or a Wall

You Can be a Bridge or a Wall

This has been a recurring thought theme for me for some time now, and a topic of recent conversations.  I love seeing it shared in light of on-going conversations…

johnnypons September 23, 2018
The Decision to Act

The Decision to Act

The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity. -Amelia Earhart   I want to do a re-launch… and this quote is my kick-in-the-pants!…

johnnypons September 3, 2018
Being All There

Being All There

Now that I have landed back in Nashville I am choosing to focus forward and challenging myself to pay more attention to where God has uniquely placed me in both…

johnnypons August 16, 2018