The Running Commentary

Starting 2023

Reflecting on the Start of a New Year with a Focus on Faith and Family

Starting 2023 This year, I have a deep desire to grow not only in my career, but also in my faith journey. As a Christian, my relationship with God is the most important aspect of my life and I want to deepen that connection and continue to grow in my understanding of His will for…

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Mike • February 3, 2023

100% Improvement on the year before

A second post this year – a 100% improvement on the year before.  This somehow feels like a bit of an achievement for me, finding a few moments to layout some thoughts that have been with me for this year. This probably a little longer than normal, but there are many thoughts that have been…

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Mike • November 1, 2022

It’s been a while….

Finding the time to write, in my personal capacity, has eluded me for some time.  I determined this morning that I would take a moment to write, it is a cathartic experience for me.  It helps me self-articulate all that has been impacting me over the past months and wow what a couple of months…

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Mike • September 17, 2020

Annus Mixedbagus

Not sure if there is a Latin saying for a mixed bag year, so I just made the title up. 2019 has been a real mixed bag for me: some success, some happiness, some failures and some sadness, but that I guess is life.  Highlights and Happiness Our business, Brandesign, has grown well. We welcomed…

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Mike • December 20, 2019

Prayer in School….officially?

A number of people in my Facebook timeline are sharing an image that says something along the lines of “share if you believe prayer should be brought back into schools”. I have felt challenged by this, not because as some heart level I disagree with the sentiment, but mainly because I think that they are…

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Mike • January 14, 2019

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Dear Younger Me

In wondering I imagine how scenarios would have played out, what the likely outcome would have been. I live, for a moment in mind, that different life.

Mike • September 12, 2018

Tough times and strong friendships should go hand in hand……

Faith is never tested like it is until you face issues that you cannot resolve yourself……..

Mike • March 16, 2012