I heard something this week from a colleague (thanks Brent Hurt) that challenged me deeply. Brent’s wife is a teacher and one the things that she often hears when a…

I think all of us understand that being “driven” is both a bad idea and a violation of the balanced Christ-life that we are called to live. We know all…

I have always been a hope-giver! I can not identify a time when I did not pull for the underdog or feel bad for those who I felt were suffering/struggling.…

As I am writing, I am wrestling with my heart! The events in Nice, France have produced more pain than Dallas, Texas … and before the funerals end in one…

One of the greatest challenges about today’s world is that the way of the Lord is not promoted and thus, is not plainly seen. In fact, what is seen is…

This week, while on the Convoy Hope Cruise, I had the privilege of hearing Rob Ketterling (see robketterling.com) share some highlights from his new book, “Change Before You Have To.”…

Today, I had a wonderful, very unexpected thing happen to me. In my case, my surprise was very positive and added it’s own increased joy! Honestly, I have had a…

I love teams/teamwork, partners/partnership and networks/networking! Nothing invigorates me like these things and I am at my best when I am deeply engaged in this kind of activity. My greatest…

I have always enjoyed a great conversation! In fact, my life has been profoundly impacted by people who spoke to me … those who came to instruct, inspire and increase…

I love people … and apparently that was evident early on! My dad says that when I was young they often had to wait on me to get to the…