Living on a pedestal …
“Get around the right people. Your network = your net worth!” That came from a “success coach” just a couple days ago. It is a common and […]
03
Nov
2012
Category
Followership
01
Nov
2012
You’ll be uber cool using this phrase …
I know you’ve heard it. It’s the latest darling phrase among the trendy that’s being peppered into our “leader speak.” When a leader wants to emphasize effort […]
08
Oct
2012
He’s just like his father …
It was a decade ago, when the Texas Rangers were making a run to get to the World Series, that I listened to a local radio personality […]
30
Sep
2012
How to remove guilt from your sinful choices …
It was my first meeting with the couple seated on the couch in my office. They were not members of the local church where I served, but […]
28
Sep
2012
The secret to “success”?
Preachers, motivational speakers, life coaches, and a varied assortment of gurus will tell you, “If you want to be successful, you have to learn to say no!“ […]
27
Sep
2012
What you have to be asked for speaks volumes …
Have you ever offered an opinion, only to be rebuffed with the reply, “No one asked you!”? Occasionally we may attempt something loving, something kind, something in […]
23
Sep
2012
What Would Jesus Do, Part II?
A few days ago I overheard someone say, “Maybe we should get back to asking, ‘What would Jesus do?’” The statement conjured up images of “WWJD” bracelets […]
02
Sep
2012
Are you seeking a word from God?
He appeared utterly perplexed. He explained he had pursued the Lord in prayer the past few months more diligently than he ever had. All because he sought […]
31
Aug
2012
This can cause your faith to fail you …
When you cannot explain why you believe what you say you believe, your “faith” can quickly come tumbling down. Why would this happen? When you’ve been taught […]
26
Aug
2012
Losing your balance for something better …
The preacher urges us, “Let go, and let God!” Our application of that: “Hold on for dear life!” Truth be told, life is not about balance. God […]