Author Archives: toddagordon

The pursuit of personal and spiritual growth—a journey essential for a fulfilling and complete life.

It was a hot July day in 1981 as I stood in the doorway watching the Tiger basketball camp in the Griswold, IA gym. I had gone to talk to my girlfriend, now my wife of 40 years, as she worked at the school for her summer job. I had graduated from Griswold High SchoolContinue reading “Words That Change You”

We all love a good quote.  A quote can make us think more deeply, stir our souls and even bring about change in our lives. While they can have some lasting impact we should not be about trying to come up with the next catchy quote or phrase to impact people. The impact that weContinue reading “What You Leave Behind”

Today, I invite you to think about and embrace the wisdom of Heraclitus:   “No man steps in a river twice.”  Life’s essence lies in perpetual change, an ever-flowing river of experiences.  Each moment is unique, never to be repeated.  Like a river, life may have twists, turns, and unexpected currents.  Instead of resisting, learn toContinue reading “Life Changes.  Jesus Does Not.”

Things change don’t they?   Sometimes you can see change coming and sometimes you can’t. Both can be tricky and difficult, but either way you have to adjust and get moving again.  The key is YOU.   YOU have to make some adjustments.  Some adjustments may have been needed to be done, and some may be aContinue reading “Adjust and Trust”