Tag: Family

• So Who Are You Really Thankful For?

  Kathy and I have been serving in a new homeless ministry (new for us) near our house for the past few months. Tuesday during a discipleship study at the mission while discussing thankfulness, I reached a conclusion regarding this subject. We all have things that are blessings in our lives. Our families. Our jobs. Our…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  November 23, 2017

  Belief, Focus, Vision

  blessings, courage, faith, Family, Jesus, life, strength, Thanksgiving

• Five Tips For Parents (Without Time Machines)

  Gosh- if only we had a time machine. A place where you could go back in time and fix things that went wrong. I love some of the movies that do this. Back to the Future. Hot Tub Time Machine. Somewhere in Time. The Terminator. Go back and fix the wrong and change history. But…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  May 3, 2017

  Legacy, Strategy, Vision

  Books, chances, competition, faith, Family, grades, hard work, Leadership development, leadingbyserving, money, Parenting, school, self control, sports, structure, time machine, time travel, tips, Tradition, work

• Punched in the Face!

  You won’t really get away with it- they are watching you! Kathy and I have been spending Saturday mornings serving at an inner city ministry giving out surplus bread and produce to the homeless and needy.  This has been our Saturday morning routine for the past seven years or so.  We completely enjoy serving and…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  April 16, 2017

  Attitude, Excellence, Relationships

  boxing, cuts, drug abuse, Family, inner city, Leadership development, leadingbyserving, privileges, punched, servant leader, special treatment, violence

• The Daily Do Over

  His eyes were tearing up while he shared his story.  A story we have heard before.  Trying hard to hold down two jobs.  Twenty years in the prison system.  Wife addicted to crack cocaine.  He tries his best to keep her inside the house in order to keep her away from the neighborhood predators.  Health…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  March 29, 2016

  Attitude, Belief, Focus

  Art & Design, discouraged, do over, Family, hope, Jesus, Lord, new, overwelmed, smile, Sunday, tough

• Take Back Christmas!

  I think everyone would agree- Christmas is special.  Regardless of your level of faith, the holiday brings a wonder of warmth, family, and giving to others.  The feeling of Christmas is hard to describe.  For children it may be focused on the gifts, and with age, the focus shifts to family, friends and the gathering together of loved ones. …

  Joe Passkiewicz

  December 23, 2013

  Attitude, Belief, Legacy, Vision

  All rights reserved, choices, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas day, connection, Decorations and Props, Family, Gift, Holiday, Holidays, Literature, love, Merry Christmas, New Year, Opinions, Religion and Spirituality

• Thanksgiving: Sending The Thief Away

  Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays.  It seems like it’s the complete package for me.  My busy family taking the time to gather together.  Deep family traditions.  Great food and drink.  Watch the Lions lose (former Detroiter- can’t help it).  No gifts to mess things up.  Afternoon nap.  Fall weather.  It’s just…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  November 27, 2013

  Attitude, Belief, Legacy, Vision

  Domesticated turkey, Family, Family traditions, Food, God, Holiday, leadership, Lord, Religion and Spirituality, servant leader, Thanksgiving

• Do as I say- Not as I do!

  I think we’ve all heard this expression.  Generally used to back peddle from a sticky situation with your children.  My question is:  Does it really work?   You can’t avoid learning from what you see.  Extreme example- The most amazing accomplishments that occur in life happens in the first two years .  In this very…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  September 17, 2013

  Attitude, Legacy, Strategy, Vision

  Education, Family, Home, learn, Learning Theories, Methods and Theories, Question, servant leader, Skype, Social Sciences, Teacher

• Do The Work!

  Years back, Kathy and I visited my Grandfather when he was sick in the hospital and his health was failing.  During this visit, my Grandfather was of good energy and he shared a quick snapshot of his life and some of his best life lessons.  One thing that he shared was that he believed that…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  August 9, 2013

  Excellence, Legacy, Relationships

  Child, children, choices, consequences, Day care, excellence, Family, Home, kid’s, leadership, Learning, Parent, Parenting, schedule, social, structure

• Fight The Urge!

  I was invited to join a group of friends, just men, for a cookout tomorrow.  I have decided to go.  This sounds like an easy decision on the surface.  But really it’s not that easy. My inclination would be to stay home and relax.  See, I’ve had a difficult few weeks at work.  Traveling, problem…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  July 6, 2013

  Attitude, Relationships, Strategy

  Blogging, Divorce, excellence, Family, Fathers, Home, leadership, leadingbyserving, Parenting, relationships, religion, The Urge, United States

• Opposites Day

  When my kids were young they would often play a game called Opposites Day.  During this particular day, whatever they said was actually the opposite of what is true.  This was really just a way of trying to catch the other sibling- kind of a trap.  Really just a kid’s game.  But I think that…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  March 4, 2013

  Belief, Excellence, Relationships

  Bible, Bird, connection, experience, Family, God, leadership, leadingbyserving, Lord, love, ministry, Prayer, relationships, Religion and Spirituality, Saturday, servant leader, travel, United States