Author: henryalewis

Henry Lewis lives in the Minneapolis area with his lovely wife where he writes and plays, and dreams of trails. He is just beginning to share his writing with others. His first published book, "Getting Amazing Things Done", shares his lifetime of insights on What Successful Project Managers Know and How They Lead People to Do Amazing Things. Henry's newest book, "Laughter Near the Edge of Heaven", are his Confessions of a Trail Runner. This work captures his twin passions of trail running and unpacking the things of God in the natural world. He takes us along the trails as he travels the world.

The Unknown Journey

Each step in our journey, each mile along the trails, with every moment’s passing we move into the wide and beautiful unknown. Yes, we run through a thousand mysteries overcome with wonder. And sometimes we pause to try and comprehend the meaning of it all. Here the Maker of All Things moves us to gaze breathless beneath the myriad stars, and we begin to trace His brushstrokes and see his hand. He is the artist and we behold His beauty.

http://bit.ly/NearHeaven

http://bit.ly/HenryLewisWriter

#trailrunner #hiking #nature

The Wild Becomes More Beautiful

I met someone the other day who is reading my book Laughter Near the Edge of Heaven – Confessions of a Trail Runner. I asked her what she thought. She said it was very calming and restful, and that she liked to read it before bed. My hope is that the trails you run or hike and all the time you spend in the wild will become more deeply beautiful. I would love to hear your stories. Pickup your copy today on Amazon.

http://bit.ly/NearHeaven

www.henrylewiswriter.com

#trailrunner #hiking #nature

A Little Piece of Heaven

Purgatory Park – Minnetonka, Minnesota

“God is found, in part, in our hearts. Our hearts reflect a love of the pure and holy, or they reflect baser values. Our hearts reach heavenward, or they are satisfied with lesser treasure. And it is here that we find a little piece of heaven. These slices of paradise are reflected in the way we see the woodlands, the way we hear the sounds of the wild, and th e way we smell the fresh, bracing wind; whether our hearts rise up in praise as we are assaulted by these wonders, or whether we simply attribute them to some chance event long ago. Oh, there is no chance!

There is a God in heaven, and He’s pressing in on our hearts as we wander the trails and forests. He is touching our hearts and giving us a little piece of heaven if we are willing to receive it.

Today was a good day of running on the trails. I hope you were able to find your little piece of heaven. It is just there for the taking. Reach out.”

Excerpt from Laughter Near the Edge of Heaven – Confessions of a Trail runner

bit.ly/NearHeaven

www.henrylewiswriter.com

The Nature of Our Sacrifice

Every hour we must challenge ourselves by asking- what are we sacrificing and what or who are we serving? In our hearts we find the thing that drives us. Great leaders lay down their lives in the interest of others for purposes far greater than themselves. Other leaders serve lesser gods.

How do you lead others? Here are my thoughts – bit.ly/GettingAmazing
What do you think about when you’re on the trails? Here’s my take – bit.ly/NearHeaven
Check out my writers website and subscribe. www.henrylewiswriter.com
Maybe give me a like and share it with others. Thank you. Run hard and run true. Henry
#trailrunner #leadership

When We Say that God is Faithful

“When we say that God is faithful, we are saying one of the deeply true things of this world. The next time we think of this or speak these words, we need to linger over the words and let them sink into our hearts as certain, healing balm. God honors His promises without fail. God honors His Word always. Today I read:

‘Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.’ [Joshua 21:45]

It is from His faithfulness that I awoke today. And it is from His faithfulness that I run. Our lives are lived and our goals are pursued based in His faithfulness. There is hope. I went out yesterday to run in Parque Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It was a sunny, beautiful Sunday….”

from Laughter Near the Edge of Heaven, Henry Lewis

bit.ly/NearHeaven

bit.ly/HenryLewisWriter

What Kind of Leader?

“What kind of leader will you be? Do you want to open windows of possibilities to your teams? Do you want to nurture others as they reach for their full potential? Do you want them to achieve amazing, startling, wonderful things, or just the same old, boring results?

If I know you, you want amazing. Good for you. If so, then you must purpose to serve them. You must set your mind to inspire and uplift every day in a thousand small ways. You must speak true, stay focused on the mission, and truly care about your people. And you must tell them these things with your words and actions every day. You are the leader.” Henry Lewis

Getting Amazing Things Done
Available on Amazon – bit.ly/GettingAmazing

bit.ly/HenryLewisWriter

Choose to Inspire

Whether you are running a trail, walking in the woods, or leading a team, there are only two ways to influence others. Choose to inspire others.

“Sometimes when I run I discover a new world, an enchanted place for dreaming, where my imagination drifts high into the heavens and seems to brush the divine. Almost as an afterthought, I skirt the edges of eternity, and run past a thousand, sacred moments in my pursuit of lesser things.”

Laughter Near the Edge of Heaven – Confessions of a Trail Runner, available on Amazon and worldwide. http://bit.ly/NearHeaven

Getting Amazing Things Done – What Successful Project Managers Know and How They Lead People to Do Amazing Things, available on Amazon and worldwide. http://bit.ly/GettingAmazing

It’s time to do startling, amazing, wonderful things! Run a new trail or learn to lead others with deep passion. It’s your time to make a difference and become what you’ve always wanted to be. Either of my books may be your perfect roadmap.

Also, please take a few minutes and visit my author website.

http://bit.ly/HenryLewisWriter

Give me a like if it makes you smile and signup to follow me if you want to track what I’m up to. Until then, find a trail and follow your heart. And always… Run Hard and Run True.

Thanks so much.
#trailrunner #leadership

Say ‘I Love You’ Every Day

It is Mother’s Day 2019. Today is marked by me and my children reaching out to my wife to express our deep love and affections. To express in some small way how much we love our mothers – their sacrifices, their efforts over the years to guide and nurture us. It is always beautiful to see.

My mother passed away many years ago. I can no longer tell her those things. May I encourage you to say ‘I Love You’ every day. Don’t wait for the perfect opportunity. Today is your day to speak words of love.

Let me share a poem I wrote when my mother died in April 1998.

Again I would say to you, don’t wait for the perfect opportunity. Today is your day to speak words of love.

Near the Edge

Whether you are a trail runner, a hiker, or just love walking in the woods; if you love the wonder of creation and the beauty of the outdoors; if you love finding the fingerprints of God in the most delicate blossom in spring or the majesty of the mountains, you will enjoy this book.

Come on the journey

“Sometimes when I run I discover a new world, an enchanted place for dreaming, where my imagination drifts high into the heavens and seems to brush the divine. Almost as an afterthought, I skirt the edges of eternity, and run past a thousand, sacred moments in my pursuit of lesser things.”

Laughter Near the Edge of Heaven – Confessions of a Trail Runner, available now on Amazon and worldwide. Check it out today http://bit.ly/NearHeaven

I’m hoping you’ll pick up a copy and then go find a new trail. It’s time to rock down some unknown footpaths and catch a fresh glimpse of heaven. Can you feel the excitement? Is that the sound of laughter on the wind? I think you’re in the zone.

Also, please take a few minutes and visit my author website.

http://bit.ly/HenryLewisWriter

Give me a like if it makes you smile, and become a subscriber if you want to track what I’m up to. Thanks so much.