The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the word petty is “twitter.” It seems that people of all types engage in social media with a sense of semi-anonymity, as if people don’t really know its them, and engage in back and forth with others over trivial things in a way… Continue reading Real Leaders Aren’t Petty
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The Underestimated Quality of Understanding
Leadership requires understanding. Understanding seems like a given but it’s far underestimated in our fast pace, no time to think, rush to the next deal culture. We all want knowledge, and this information age we have the ability to gain knowledge about almost anything we want, and it is right at our finger tips. To… Continue reading The Underestimated Quality of Understanding
Famous Last Words
Matthew 7: 24-25 (MSG) “These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock.… Continue reading Famous Last Words
You’re Moving, but Are You Going Anywhere?
[header size= “1” type= “single”] You’re Moving, but Are You Going Anywhere?[/header] Text: Proverbs 9:1-6 (MSG) Lady Wisdom has built and furnished her home; it’s supported by seven hewn timbers. The banquet meal is ready to be served: lamb roasted, wine poured out, table set with silver and flowers. Having dismissed her serving maids, Lady… Continue reading You’re Moving, but Are You Going Anywhere?
Why All The Rules
I wrote previously that I don’t know why people wouldn’t want to get God’s order in their lives. There are so many apparent benefits. I have a sneaking suspicion, though; many people don’t like structure because they don’t like rules. I think, at times, we view any structure or parameter as legalism. Legalism is the… Continue reading Why All The Rules
Motives Matter
An Exciting New Release by David Gadberry. A 100-Day Journey Through The Book of Proverbs. A 100-day devotional from the wisdom of Proverbs. Proverbs checks our hearts and teaches us wisdom. Each day, we are inspired to be teachable and to understand the difference between wisdom and foolishness. It reveals what matters is what is… Continue reading Motives Matter
Get in the Game
There is much in culture today that makes a person feel engaged but doesn’t actually achieve engagement. Engagement is being actively involved in meaningful and authentic interactions with others. It requires true interdependence. There are far too many things in the world that, in the name of engagement, actually disconnect us from ongoing, deepening and… Continue reading Get in the Game
Inspiration Or Motivation
Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it” Charles R. Swindall If a person will succeed it requires motivation. The quality of attitude that keeps things moving forward. The personal fortitude to get out of bed in the morning put ones feet on the ground and attack the world… Continue reading Inspiration Or Motivation