“The person doing the work determines the difference between the mundane and the magnificent.” _Mark Sanborn, The Fred Factor, p. 30 Throw in a little dash of color today. Turn the mundane into the magnificent. Surprise someone with an unexpected compliment, kind word, or thank you. Call someone you haven’t spoken to in a long … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2016
When Despair Came Knocking at my Door.
It’s been a long standing policy of mine to end my day with good thoughts. I’m very intentional about this and have a little drill I go through (remember, routine is your friend). But with the South Carolina Republican primary front and center a few nights ago I broke one of my rules and took … Continue reading
You know the drill
One day Zacharias was chosen to perform his priestly duties in God’s presence, according to the temple’s normal schedule and routine. (Luke 1:8, VOICE) Routine is your friend. Never confuse routine with boring or unimportant. Championship teams are the ones that practice the best. The army that wins the battle is the one that drilled … Continue reading
Those non-descript days
Non-descript days… Truth be known, that could describe many of our days. When asked to describe a particular day it is often hard to describe—it was just another day. But there is a subtle difference. I call it the difference between having a “ho-hum” day and having a routine day. (We’ll look at routine days … Continue reading
All in
Matthew 13:44 (NKJV) Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Ever seen someone a little uncertain about getting on a boat? It’s funny watching them do the … Continue reading
Reflections from the life of Vernon & Miriam LeBuhn
Note: The following is a blog that I send to the credentialed ministers of my denomination in my role as Church Ministries Director. However, I think the message is good for all of us–no matter our occupation and station in life. ________ I was saddened to learn Monday morning of the passing of Miriam LeBuhn. … Continue reading
Being ready to suffer for your integrity
There’s a world of difference between being ready to suffer for your integrity and looking to suffer for your integrity. There is nothing worse than a self-righteous martyr. They are like the Muslim extremist who blow themselves up to kill people. Suffering for your integrity must never be the goal; it should simply be something you willing … Continue reading
The essence of great leadership
To lead well you must consistently be doing things you do not want to do. The idea that great leaders only focus on that which only they can do is an illusion. Nobody else gets to do that, why would you be an exception? At the end of the day, great leaders see to it … Continue reading
Crock pot relationships
The ONE THING for today: You know you are in trouble when people become a burden to you; when you find yourself rushing through conversations and meetings so you can move on to the next thing. Bottom line, it is impossible to consistently give your best to people and maintain an insanely busy schedule. Healthy … Continue reading
Lessons at the Bush: On Worship
Exodus 3:5 (NKJV) 6 Moreover He said, “I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God. The more you learn about God the more reverent you become. The moment you become distracted and … Continue reading
