When my brother refused my gift of premium French brandy in favor of his usual E&J, I thought he was settling for less. Instead, he taught me a profound lesson about joy: sometimes, not knowing what you're missing is the greatest luxury of all. Through grocery store sushi runs with my son and surprising wisdom from Zimbabwe's drinking culture, I discovered how our endless pursuit of "better" might actually be diminishing our capacity for contentment.

Traditional New Year's resolutions often feel like a chore, but what if goal-setting could be as fun as playing bingo? Our family discovered how turning personal growth into a game not only makes it more enjoyable but also more achievable. From learning new skills to spreading kindness, Goal Bingo transforms resolution season into an adventure where every win is worth celebrating.

When I picked up "Unreasonable Hospitality" after Jacob Wayman's recommendation, I was deeply skeptical. Another book about being nice to customers? But Will Guidara's approach revealed something far more profound: how systematic excellence creates the foundation for genuine human connection. From healthcare leadership to fine dining, this book transformed how I think about creating exceptional experiences. It's not just about being friendly, and it's not just about being efficient—it's about building systems that enable both to flourish in remarkable ways.

Ever feel like your family's schedule resembles a game of Tetris played at double speed? Transform those chaotic 'What's for dinner?' moments and missed pickups into a seamlessly coordinated family rhythm. Discover how a simple 30-minute weekly ritual—what we call the Family Business Meeting—can revolutionize your household management. From creating a digital command center to mastering the art of unified scheduling, learn how to turn family logistics from a source of stress into a system that actually works. Because running a family shouldn't feel like herding cats through a hurricane.

As someone who spent over a decade in pastoral ministry, I've sat through more faith-based productivity talks than I care to count, each promising that if you could just 'keep the main thing the main thing,' somehow everything would fall into place. However, Jordan Raynor's 'Redeeming Your Time' surprised me.

As someone who grew up in eastern Kentucky in the 1990s, I approached Barbara Kingsolver's 'Demon Copperhead' with deep skepticism. Stories set in Appalachia often miss the mark—they either romanticize a past that I'm pretty sure never existed or dismiss and belittle the communities and people I grew up in. However, upon reading it, I found much of this book feels like home.