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For a couple of summers during college, I worked for a local construction guy roofing and shingling houses.  It was hard, backbreaking work, but a very valuable skill that I learned.  Mark went to my church, but other than that, I didn’t know that much about him.  As we climbed into his truck at 6am that first day, he popped …

I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to visit a number of 3rd world countries in the last ten years via mission trips, vacations and work.  What I’ve seen and experienced in each country is a genuine happiness and contentment.  The people I’ve spoken with and interacted with have nothing materially, but are always smiling, friendly and passionate about life.  The days …

This past weekend, many countries throughout the world celebrated ‘Valentine’s Day.’  It’s a time when people exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special ‘valentine’.  The day of romance we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr, Saint Valentine, and dates back to the 5th century.  Some people look forward to this for weeks and months on …

WF Pride Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work Chad Cottingham Sometimes it seems our culture is built around the bottom line: ‘What have you done for me lately?’ often comes well ahead of ‘Good morning!’ Not only at work but sometimes at home too. Everything is itemized, counted, evaluated, and stacked up for comparison. But purposeful, balanced people tend …

WF Pride Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work Chad Cottingham My 20 year old son Alex is an all-or-nothing type guy. He gives 110% to things that he loves and enjoys, things that he is passionate about. Alex grew up as an athlete competing in a number of sports as a youth and later into high school. He always …

WF Pride Positive attitude and passion for life and work Chad Cottingham There is an elderly lady at our church that is the most positive, upbeat, and encouraging person I’ve ever met. It doesn’t matter what the weather is outside, how her health is, or even if her family is going through a rough patch. She is always positive and uplifting. …

WF Pride Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work Chad Cottingham For the last two years, my oldest daughter, Carley, has traveled to southern Illinois to work at a camp for boys and girls who are limb deficient. NubAbility, as it’s called, is a sports camp dedicated to helping kids with limb loss get off the bench and into the …

WF Pride Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work Chad Cottingham Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have been the talk of the NFL, and the nation, the last few weeks for their role and involvement in deflate gate. There are so many pressing events happening around the world, but no one seems to care much about world or …

WF Pride Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work Chad Cottingham In November, 2014 Lauren Hill played in her first college basketball game for Mount St. Joseph College in Ohio. She scored two points. It was the only game and points she would ever record for her school. The 19 year old freshman passed away on Friday, April 10th after …