"Stop Playing..." House, life, marriage, friends, church! That last one, church - "stop playing church" has a lot of meaning for me. My first pastor, Tim Ritzel, would say this Sunday mornings. I remember hearing it the first few times and thinking what is he getting at? He would explain it, but I was new …
Author: Coach Dennis Wagner
A longtime ministry & life coach who’s passionate about helping leaders, couples and individuals heal and grow. He blends storytelling, faith, and practical wisdom to create resources that feel like a fireside chat—real, honest, and full of hope. Whether he’s writing, coaching, or building tools for transformation, Dennis shows up with heart and purpose.
Take a stand – for the country, for the world, for YOU
There is so much DRAMA today in our world and to be fair, there is a lot going on. Prices on just about everything in America are up. Go to the grocery store and see what you really can get for let’s say $100 - $100 worth of spending in the year 2000 would now …
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Wilderness or Desert?
Quick question: would you rather be in the wilderness or the desert? What if you didn't have a choice and life itself; the stresses, work, people, health, hurdles and more, leads you straight to one of them? What if you have been "wandering" for weeks now and you realize that something is really wrong, but …
The Finish Line
The Finish Line Recently I posted the following on Facebook “The finish line always moves. You cannot wait for the next job, bigger house, better car, etc. Be happy and enjoy where you are right now at this moment. Be in this moment!” I was quite surprised that this simple wording would create enough energy …
Not a Mistake
Thomas Alva Edison made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts at inventing the light bulb. Can you imagine? How many of us try doing something and just after a few times quit? But he didn’t. He pushed through in believing that it can be done and believing in himself. He was not a mistake. How about this quote from NBA …
And Then it Was Over
Christmas 2022 is now in the past. I am not sure how I really feel about this though. Yes, I was not looking forward to this Christmas, but now it is missed in some odd way. Don’t get me wrong, it was a good Christmas, even with the absence of my mom’s laughter and smile. …
God Moment?
I had a moment today, well more like an hour today. I was waiting for the car to be repaired and an older gentlemen came in and sat down near me. I was reading a book on my kindle and was not paying much attention to him. He started talking, thing is no one else …
Bah – Humbug?
Greeting cards have all been sent. The Christmas rush is throughBut I still have one wish to make. A special one for you. Merry Christmas, darling. We're apart, that's true…. I am not a Karen Carpenter fan, never was. Growing up mom would play her records quite a bit and especially at Christmas time…. Those …
Change
Note – this was quick, it was in my head. It is not perfect grammar, but then I am not usually perfect anyways. But, I wanted to share this and clear out my brain for some Christmas writing.. oh my gosh it is 13 days away! CHANGE: Change happens when the physical environment changes, and organisms …
Election Season
Maybe I should entitle this “who will be the biggest bully?” But then, no that wouldn’t be quite fair, after all some of these candidates really believe in themselves. So much so, that they are willing to be rude, forceful, pushy, arrogant, and more. Like this makes them look or sound better? But among people …
Fire Side Therapy 