Avoiding The Dependency Trap
It is very sad – and damaging – when parents, businesses and even government institutions fail – or refuse – follow sound, time-tested biblical principles. ...
Taming Agendas And Their Unrelenting Demands
One of the traditional mainstays of the business and professional world is the agenda. It is not just the calendars and time management books where ...
A Legacy That Lasts – Fruit That Won’t Spoil
“Legacy” is a term we hear a lot these days. Perhaps as people get older, they wonder how they will be remembered, if at all. ...
Using Words As A Weapon – In The Best Way
The late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was a complicated man with a colorful history. He had many notable political experiences and accomplishments, but his ...
Consider Using The Phrase, ‘So That…’
Recently, I met with a small group of local writers and was introduced to a phrase that seems worthy of using in many settings. Imagine ...
Do You Have A Succession Plan?
Many successful people take delight in being able to see and evaluate what has been accomplished through their leadership. “We could not do without you!” ...
Enjoy The Blessing Of Giving While You Can
Giving. This topic stirs a variety of emotions. For some, it creates great joy – even happiness – knowing the benefits it can provide for ...
The Amazing Paradox Of Rest
In Jordan Raynor’s book, Redeeming Your Time, he uses a story from the 1800s to encourage us to remember the importance of Sabbath rest. Raynor ...
Genetics, Circumstances, And Choices
There is so much discussion these days about who we are, and why we do what we do. Some factors we cannot control, determined even ...
Taking An Honest Look At Mortality
About 18 months ago, I was at the Veteran’s Administration (VA) hospital where military veterans in my area can receive treatment. Being a veteran of ...
Perspectives From Another Side
In 2020, as we all know, a global pandemic broke out, a health crisis that resulted in part because of not knowing how to attack ...
The Pitfalls Of Perfectionism
Engaging in work, parenting, personal hobbies or some other activity, there are two extremes for how we do what we do. We can adopt the ...
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