It happened today. I gave a speech at Toastmasters. It was a pretty good one. I have given it before, so it went well. That’s not what happened. I got called out. It was awesome. One of my coworkers named Jessica had my favorite evaluation of the day. She told me that the David they … Continue reading On being called out
Author: David Willis
Butterfly wings and hurricanes
Have you ever felt the beat of a butterfly's wings? Have you held one in your hand and watched it as it flutters? Have you watched them on a spring day as you walk through a park flying all around. Have you ever felt the beat of their wings? They are beautiful creatures. Small. Graceful. … Continue reading Butterfly wings and hurricanes
The first chapter in the story
It was a warm April day. The birds were chirping. The sun was shining. You might say it was perfect. I pulled up to the church, ready to volunteer. I met the college leader in the parking lot. As we walked into the building it happened. I saw her. I remember it clearly. She was … Continue reading The first chapter in the story
On conversing with strangers
I love people. I love talking to people. Finding out about them. I love starting conversations that matter...conversations that let people know that they matter. I have found that some of the best conversations that I have had are because I was trying to show an act of kindness to the other person. If someone … Continue reading On conversing with strangers
Trusting to jump
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own.Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. - Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message) I love being a dad. Playing with my boy is one of the coolest things ever. … Continue reading Trusting to jump
