Strengthen Faith

We become confident in doing a task when we have repeated successful experience with that task. We may have failed the first time, and many times thereafter, but eventually we gained enough experience and knowledge to do the task well. Our confidence grew with each try. Romans 10:17 says, “So faith comes from hearing, andContinue reading “Strengthen Faith”

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”

Strength of the Guarantor

When we buy a product online or in a store, we rely upon the quality of the product and the reliabilty of the companies that make and sell the product. The purchase may be supported by a warranty or guarantee of either of these companies. The effectiveness of the guarantee is dependent upon the integrityContinue reading “Strength of the Guarantor”

Run With Endurance

I have never run a marathon race before, although I did run a half marathon race years ago. I understand that marathoners can run into what is called the “wall” at some point in the race. The wall is a seemingly impossible place to penetrate and continue on with your race. In life, we canContinue reading “Run With Endurance”

Caught in the Surf

When I was a teenager growing up in southern California, I went to the beach often. I never learned to surf on a surfboard, but I did body surf a lot. Occassionally, I would be taken underwater by a wave and tossed around quite a bit. Life’s decisions can do the same thing to us.Continue reading “Caught in the Surf”