Month: February 2013

• Something Stinks…

  I am an avid gardener.  I love to grow all types of plants.  I have often described myself as a farmer trapped in a builder’s body.  There is something truly fundamental in nurturing a plant from a small seed to maturity.  One of the important components to a healthy garden is fertilizer.  Without fertilizer and proper…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  February 18, 2013

  Passion, Strategy, Vision

  Blogging, business, dream, farmer, Fertilizer, gardener, leadership, Nutrition, Plant, promoter, self-promotion, Soil Fertility and Fertilizers, stinky, Wine tasting descriptors

• What Your Wife Really Wants For Valentines Day!

  Oh, yes! It’s that time again! Time for the red cards, chocolates, and roses. Valentines Day is a special time to tell your loved one that you really care. A time to celebrate love and romance. For some men, this can be a bit frightening. Getting just the right gift is really hard. You may need…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  February 8, 2013

  Change, Excellence, Legacy, Passion, Relationships

  Blogging, Chocolate, Dating, Family, Gift, goals, heart, Intimate relationship, leadership, leadingbyserving, love, marriage, passions, relationship, Romance, Shopping, Valentines Day, Wife, women

• It’s Just Messy…

  We have a local group called Kaleid (short for kaleidoscope) that works to unite ministries, mission organizations and the Church (the big C church).  During our meeting on Monday night, we had an extended discussion about how to keep your ministry team together and strategies to avoid division and problems.     I know first hand…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  February 6, 2013

  Attitude, Belief, Excellence, Relationships, Vision

  Barcelona, Blogging, church, collaborate, division, God, leadership, Lionel Messi, Monday, Monday Night Football, non-profit, opportunities, passion, Philanthropy, Volunteering, volunteers

• Living the Adventure

  Last Sunday night, my wife and I went to a party at a friends house.  It was a cool night, at least by North Florida standards.  The house had a great outdoor patio with brick walls and garden areas.  In one corner of the patio was a firepit that turned out to be a very…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  February 4, 2013

  Attitude, Initiative, Passion, Strategy

  Adventure, artist, Beauty, Blogging, Bob Goff, Books, business, Coffee, experience, Food, Games, Jesus, leadership, love, ministry, North Florida, opportunities, painting, relationship, Restaurant, risk, Ron, servant leader, Shopping, travel