My dad is a kindness all-star. That’s why I surprised one day when I got in his car and noticed a label on the dashboard which said, “Love is kind.” I asked, “Dad, why do you have that label on your dashboard?” He replied, “Son, I have to remind myself to be kind. You know, … Continue reading
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People you don’t like
If you have to like someone to work with them, vote for them, agree with them, or do anything constructive, you are going to greatly limit what you do in life. Let’s be honest, there’s a lot of people out there who are hard to like. However, that does not mean you cannot accomplish something … Continue reading
August 1, 2020 Pastor’s Briefing
Customer Service
You have customers. You may or may not be in “sales”, but trust me, you have customers. Call them what you want: family, friends, boss, colleagues, neighbors, cashiers, waitresses, the guy wiping your car down at the local car wash, prospects, buyers, sellers, and yes…customers. Whatever you call them, “customers” are the people who determine … Continue reading
They’re wrong!!!
I know… They’re wrong. But could you just tweak that statement a wee bit and say, “They’re mostly wrong.” The moment you do that, you give yourself permission to listen to them, and who knows, you may discover you have something in common after all. It may only be a small sliver of commonality, … Continue reading
A petrified perspective
This is a picture of petrified wood. It is common in the Dakotas. I found this piece in my yard. It is hard to believe that I am holding something that was alive millions of years ago. As I reflected on it…holding incredibly ancient memories in my hand it put the urgencies and emergencies of … Continue reading
NCR Saturday Briefing
The cover photo for this video is the Grand Tetons mountains, located at the Grand Tetons National Park. Sonja and I were privileged to take our granddaughter Trinity to see this beautify sight this week. What a joy to live in such a beautiful place! Continue reading
News alert!!!
For all the news junkies out there (you know who you are), let me offer you a few rules of engagement: Rule #1: Talking about the news is not news. Save yourself a boatload of time by asking yourself, “Is this really news, or is it just a group of people with opinions talking about … Continue reading
Is forgiveness an option?
If forgiveness is an option, you’ve got a fighting chance. If you’re not willing to forgive, all you will do is keep on fighting. I’m not saying that forgiveness is easy and I’m not saying forgiveness will solve the problem (some people will not accept forgiveness), and I certainly am not saying that forgiveness is … Continue reading
Saturday Briefing for NCR Pastors
For all the extraordinary ministers, members, and friends of the Church of God in the North Central Region, the following YouTube is a briefing I sent to our pastors. It gives an update on some of the happenings in our Region that may be of interest to you. I also share a short lesson on … Continue reading
