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Training and leadership development is recognized as a necessary investment by successful businesses. Parents spend significant amounts of money on books and materials that teach them how to train their children. Some of you parents may be wondering, “I’ve spent… Continue Reading →
Many ingredients are involved in encouraging and equipping others, but there is no substitute for investing time with the other person. This was our Lord’s pattern. As Jesus was selecting His disciples, we read that He went to a mountain… Continue Reading →
If you are a a parent, a Church leader, or someone in a leadership position then you have a responsibility to encourage and equip others. You may wonder, "How do I go about it?" It can seem so confusing; new… Continue Reading →
Last week I had the opportunity to speak with a great group of folks about effectively navigating the transitions of life. It seems that many of us are going through a transition in some part of our life. It’s helpful… Continue Reading →
Throughout the school year I am constantly recommending books to my students and realizing the heavy workload they have I encourage them to put it on their summer reading list. Just to let you know that I practice what I… Continue Reading →
I had the opportunity this past week to attend the Association of Christians Ministering among Internationals (ACMI) conference. ACMI is a bi-national (Canadian/USA) network of volunteers and staff with ministries among international students throughout North America. It was a great… Continue Reading →
“There is no deep knowing of God without a deep knowing of self and no deep knowing of self without a deep knowing of God.” John Calvin. It’s not an either/or proposition may we follow the example of the… Continue Reading →
There are several billboards around Columbia predicting judgment day on May 21st . . . wouldn’t you know it, the day when I was starting a family vacation for a week. I’m sure many people wish it could be on… Continue Reading →
Ultimately becoming a minimalist is about simplifying your life. In my first post in this series I wrote about the importance of contentment (Phil 4:11) and being satisfied with what you already have, In part 2 I emphasized that less… Continue Reading →
What’s involved with becoming a minimalist? It is realizing what is essential and what you can do without. This is a lesson I learned from backpacking. When you’re hiking many miles for several days you realize what’s… Continue Reading →
One of my Mother’s Day gifts to Jeanne this year was putting some shrubbery in our front yard. Last year we took down several pine trees and we had two large stumps remaining. The estimates for having them ground down… Continue Reading →
David Platt has done it again – another challenging book reflecting the heart of God for the nations. The dominant theme throughout the book is the answer to this question, “How can we in the church best unleash the people… Continue Reading →
Jeanne and I watched highlights from the Royal Wedding Friday evening, reports indicate over 2 billion people tuned in to the event. It’s amazing that approximately one third of the world’s population watched this wedding. Perhaps the Royal Wedding was… Continue Reading →
I’m sure you’re familiar with the to-do list – I’ve been using one for years. It’s a great way to stay focused and on task and I find a sense of satisfaction as I cross off an item on my… Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how talent is developed? Daniel Coyle reveals the mystery in The Talent Code. If you have a skill you want to develop then I highly recommend this book. Based upon neurological research, Coyle identifies three primary… Continue Reading →
