Leading for accolades …
There’s something to be said for the leader who, at first blush, doesn’t seem to want the job. Take, for example, Moses. He cared deeply about how […]
09
Feb
2013
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James Scott, Jr.
08
Feb
2013
Is that your friend or your family?
It’s not uncommon when growing up to think of a brother or sister as also being a best friend. That’s because the familial bond included all those […]
07
Feb
2013
How to grow from timid to tenacious …
Starting with the boogey-man under the bed, or the monster in the closet, we human beings have grown up scared. That’s why, as you read through the […]
31
Jan
2013
A double-claim on our lives …
Tom carried his new boat to the edge of the river. He carefully placed it in the water and slowly let out the string. The little boat […]
30
Jan
2013
Fix this failure and watch your church grow …
Yes, I do WANT to start this blog post with a preface. Anyone who really knows me, knows I love the Church. It is the bride of […]
29
Jan
2013
Are you a holy aglet?
Some of the most brilliant ideas are hatched from practicality. Take, for example, the aglet. You know that very small piece of plastic at the end of […]
28
Jan
2013
It’s not just a Sunday thing …
When do you give glory to God? How do you do it? A lot of people would have to think about those questions because they practice “selective […]
27
Jan
2013
The risky pursuit of security …
The person who makes a bet they know they will lose is a fool. That would be betting on a sure loss, rather than a sure thing. […]
26
Jan
2013
Got the munchies?
You tell yourself you’re hungry, so you walk into the kitchen and pull open the refrigerator door. Every shelf is packed with an assortment of food. Meat. […]
25
Jan
2013
Getting past the door …
A little boy constantly fell out of bed. No matter what his parents did, the boy couldn’t sleep without rolling out of bed. An uncle came to […]