There is a common myth that many people have about those who are successful. It gets passed around in conversations. It might be used as a dig or jab. In...
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As much as are enamored with the idea of being self-made, self-taught, self-anything-that-is-good-or-positive … we also know it isn’t true. Behind every self-made person is a network of individuals, teammates,...
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Years ago, I had a conversation with a retired fellow about what he did for a living. I’ll paraphrase his response: “I really didn’t like my job but it paid...
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Approaching one’s 50th birthday can lead a person to thinking crazy thoughts. One crazy thought that popped in my head – and decided to stay there – was the idea...
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As I’ve thought about the people who have inspired me the most, they are the ones who ask “What if …?” instead of “Why me?” This simple shift in focus...
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Having recently turned 50, I’ve set a goal of running at least one 10k during my 50th year – which ends on November 6, 2020. Although I’m in generally good...
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Stewardship. To some, it’s largely a religious word — and often attached to money. Outside of finances, our culture doesn’t talk much about the idea of stewardship. That’s unfortunate. Why?...
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It is June, 1944, and the largest military operation in history is about to begin. There are over 5,000 ships and 156,000 soldiers about to storm the beaches of Normandy,...
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You can be the world’s worst dancer and still have good rhythm. While I’m not sure how one gets crowned “the world’s worst dancer”, I have learned a few things...
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Not long ago, a leader in another church asked me a question about how to handle a situation in his church. They are in the process of relocating to a...
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