“Set your goals high and don’t stop until you get there.” Bo Jackson It is the beginning of the year and many of us are thinking about our goals. From healthy living to family vacations, buying a house or getting a college degree, the options are endless. Our thoughts are Read more…
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 Abundant living is a powerful concept. At first blush, it may elude to being financially wealthy. The truth is Read more…
There comes a point in your life when you realize that turning the page is the best feeling in the world because there’s so much more to the book then the page you were stuck on. As a child, I remember wrestling with complex math problems. I was determined to Read more…
“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” ~ Zig Ziglar I could not wait to watch The Biggest Loser. It is one of my all-time favorite reality shows. I learned valuable lessons from each trainer about commitment and perseverance — in addition to the myriad Read more…
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” ~ Steve Jobs What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word crazy? Is it a deranged person? It is an outrageous idea? Or it is an Read more…
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” ~ Pablo Picasso A few years ago, my girlfriend Lorna and I were chatting about our jobs and ministry experiences. We both agreed that service to church and community were gratifying engagements. Read more…
I was recently asked, “what is my greatest fear?” Several things came to mind including spiders, heights, rejection and taking risks. The later of which is the greatest. There is vulnerability in taking risks. The ever-present question of “what if this doesn’t work?” lurks in the corner of our minds. Read more…
Many of us can relate to the experience of either having a bad boss or being the bad boss. I do not believe that we begin our leadership journey with these intentions. The reality is stuff happens, our egos can become inflated and our emotions can easily overload. The bad Read more…
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” A few weeks ago, I attended a speech contest for Toastmasters District 28. The winners from eight divisions were competing for the district title. The district winner would advance to the international level contest in August. Weeks of preparation would culminate Read more…
“She thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Mark 5:28 NIV Every now and then, I will see a post on Facebook that says “wait for it.” The punch line or the funny part is coming, but there is a prelude you must first endure. So wait Read more…