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The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common. Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s fairly easy to see God in the miraculous, but how often do we see Him in the common and ordinary aspects of life?… Continue Reading →
A nation is born stoic, and dies epicurean. Will Durant Will Durant was a prolific historian and philosopher with an amazing understanding of history. He observed that the birth of a nation is characterized by a strong religious faith that… Continue Reading →
Preach the Law until they are convicted, then preach Grace until they are converted. John Wesley Jesus provided for us the model of evangelism. To those who were proud and self-righteous, He presented the law (Mark 10:17-27) and to the… Continue Reading →
Life is long enough, and it has been given in sufficiently generous measure to allow the accomplishment of the very greatest things if the whole of it is well invested. Seneca Death seems to come too soon. Seneca wrote On… Continue Reading →
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.Marie Curie. We may have a number of fears in our lives, but there is… Continue Reading →
One enemy does more damage than the good of 100 friends.Bill Walsh I’m currently working my way through The score takes care of itself: My philosophy of leadership by Bill Walsh. Walsh led the San Francisco 49er’s through their dramatic… Continue Reading →
This past weekend several women and two trail guides explored the vast riches of the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. The weather was ideal, mild temperatures with low humidity and cool nights for… Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered, “How do I know if the Lord is speaking to me?” Or, similarly, “How do I recognize the voice of God?”—as opposed to your own thoughts, the devil disguising himself as an “angel of light”, or… Continue Reading →
The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis. Dante Alighieri Edmund Burke is reported to have echoed a similar statement years later, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of… Continue Reading →
Do you see the handiwork of God in your life? God has revealed Himself to mankind, but many people have suppressed God’s truth: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who… Continue Reading →
I had the opportunity to participate in the Global Leadership Summit this week. Here are some key quotes: Craig Groeschel “Everyone wins when a leader gets better.”“PUC ( Pain Chaos Uncertainty) – the one word we must all endure as… Continue Reading →
Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts. Dan Gable The summer Olympics are in progress and I thought it would be apropos to reflect upon one of America’s great… Continue Reading →
My vision of God is dependent upon the condition of my character. My character determines whether or not truth can even be revealed to me. Oswald Chambers Are you hearing from God? God’s call was not addressed specifically to Isaiah,… Continue Reading →
We first make our habits, and then our habits make us. John Dryden We must exercise our will and self-discipline to incorporate good habits into our lives. We may underestimate the incredible power our habits have to influence us in… Continue Reading →
To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if… Continue Reading →
