Author
Rick Higgins
You were created by God on purpose for a purpose. What percentage of people would you say are fulfilling their God given purpose? Do you believe you are fulfilling your God-given purpose? The first step in realizing your purpose is… Continue Reading →
It’s been said that the true character of people is revealed by how they handle adversity. How do you respond to difficulties? Thomas Paine realized the seriousness of adversity as he rallied the colonies during some of their darkest days,… Continue Reading →
Where do you find it easy to spend your time? We often gravitate to those tasks that are easy rather than tasks that are difficult but prove to be significant in the long run. The easy tasks can provide a… Continue Reading →
What happens when a group of twenty-something’s gather together to discover what God wants to do in their lives? God meets them in a powerful way! (The picture you see are notes recording fears the students have laid at the… Continue Reading →
Susan Cain has written an insightful and practical book highlighting the power of introverts in Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. This is an excellent resource for both introverts and extroverts. If you are… Continue Reading →
I recently read The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. The title is based upon the figure from Greek mythology who invited passer-by’s to spend the night. If they did not fit the bed he… Continue Reading →
How many people do you know can make that statement? Can you make that statement? One of my hobbies is studying leadership and one of the great leaders of the 20th century is Winston Churchill. Churchill said this, There comes… Continue Reading →
As you contemplate various investment strategies, gold is quite attractive. It doesn’t have the volatility of the stock market and it is a currency that has worldwide recognition. The Psalmist tells us about a treasure that is even better than… Continue Reading →
Jesus has given us a great commission, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you;… Continue Reading →
As you look at your life there are probably a few changes you would like to make. The reality is none of us ever arrive – we can always be more like Jesus. But how does this change come about? … Continue Reading →
What is a skill you want to develop? This weekend I read No Easy Day which is a first-hand account of the capture of Osama bin Laden (this is a story that will keep you turning the pages). The level… Continue Reading →
As you take a cursory look at the news you see the headlines filled with stories of lies and deception and I’m not even referring to Congress. For years Lance Armstrong told us he didn’t do drugs. When he realized… Continue Reading →
The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin is a compelling challenge to awaken the artist within you. If you have followed Seth Godin’s blog or have read his other books you will see some familiar themes refashioned in a systematic presentation…. Continue Reading →
(Spoiler Alert: This review reveals the end of the story in the book, I have not seen the movie.) Life of Pi by Yann Martel is ostensibly an adventure story of survival at sea but the story is much than… Continue Reading →
I have just returned from an overseas trip. It’s always an adventure to experience other cultures as you meet new people and see the world from a different perspective. As you travel overseas you realize there are many aspects of… Continue Reading →
