“He Wants To See You”

Suppose you are invited to meet the highest dignitary of the land. You prepare yourself with nice clothes and have done your research. When you meet the dignitary, he has a special and crucial mission for you. You will be representing the dignitary at an incredibly important event. How will you conduct yourself at thisContinue reading ““He Wants To See You””

Unity, Despite Differences

I have been in leadership positions on the job and in various organizations. I have learned that meetings can effectively divide people and impede progress. When differing opinions are held, leadership can become divided. A shared vision and mission can help smooth those differences, but something more is needed. The leadership team needs to developContinue reading “Unity, Despite Differences”

Resisting the Winds

My wife and I have done some disaster relief. We have seen the damage that strong winds and raging waters can do. Homes can be laid flat to the ground. Trees can be snapped in half or uprooted, damaging nearby structures. Families face rebuilding their lives. False teaching can have devastating consequences, as well. IfContinue reading “Resisting the Winds”

Toxic Relationships

I don’t know about you, but I am discouraged by all the angry, hurtful, and unforgiving words that I hear on a daily basis. Yes, some of them are directed at me, but most are published by some form of media. Many, even, come from our leaders, who quite honestly should be setting a muchContinue reading “Toxic Relationships”

New Self

I am not much of a clothes fashionista. At my age, I really don’t care as much about how the clothes look as much as whether they are comfortable. Some people spend their lives and careers concerned about clothing and styles. Unfortunately, they may look good on the inside but are not so attractive inContinue reading “New Self”