Certain things follow certain things. The important thing is to know what thing follows what thing for you. What are your sequences? Does anger follow tiredness? Does temptation follow spiritual highs? Does insight follow reading? Does … [Read more...] about Sequence
Archives for July 2013
Leadership Leap
Leadership requires a leap. Much about leadership can be taught and gradually learned. But because leadership requires decisive action at critical junctures, you will encounter moments when you must leap. No half-steps. Inevitably the moment … [Read more...] about Leadership Leap
Three Lies About Your Past That Keep You From Church
I sometimes hear people say, "I haven't been back to church since __ (insert embarrassing incident with self or family member)." The reason they haven't attended church since then is because they have come to believe one of the lies listed below. And … [Read more...] about Three Lies About Your Past That Keep You From Church
What Is
I came across this quote the other day: “What is, is the great teacher.” This thought is simple but potentially profound. Every part of our everyday life can teach us. Every high and low. The chaos and the calm. Flat tires and traffic. … [Read more...] about What Is
Passy Down
Our youngest daughter said goodbye to her passy this week. I was all for it. The time had come. But when it came, I felt a bit sentimental and even sad. We snipped the passy so it felt uncomfortable in her mouth. She took one suck and handed it … [Read more...] about Passy Down
Investing
In college, I had a fender bender that crumbled the hood of my car. The wreck ruined the look of my car, but it still worked fine. So I had a choice. For 500 dollars, I could fix the damage. Or, I could save the money and just drive the car … [Read more...] about Investing