There is a difference between delegating and releasing. When you delegate you are getting others involved, but the underlying objective is still about you—your goals, tasks, and vision. The win/win here is that others are getting involved and can learn at your expense and together you and your team can get more done on your … Continue reading
Author Archives: pastorkemp
Wait for the arrival of Jesus at His house…
I know it is a little early in the year to be thinking of Christmas, but on this Sunday, I couldn’t help but think of: Simeon, who was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel (Luke 2:25-35)… And, Anna, a prophetess, who was of great age and who did not depart from the … Continue reading
Beware of the Black Sunday Syndrome
You’ve heard of “Black Friday,” that’s the day after Thanksgiving and is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. It got its name because that was the day that many retail stores hope to go in the black (be profitable). In other words, they operate all year long up to that day losing … Continue reading
Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter
My first recommendation of the year was a book about marriage (read here). The second is a book about money. I recommend reading three-four books a year on each subject and my first two recommendations will get you off to a great start. This book is a fascinating read. The authors find a great balance … Continue reading
Freedom of thought
Why is it that we hear so much about Freedom of Speech and so little of Freedom of Thought? The ONE THING for today: Think before you speak! T – is it true?H – is it helpful?I – is it inspiring?N – is it necessary?K – is it kind? Continue reading
Small talk
Sometimes the best thing you can do is talk about the weather. I remember the first time a nurse gave me a shot. It was a vaccine of some kind; maybe a vaccine against a little boy’s aversion to washing his hands or eating vegetables, but whatever it was, I was afraid…very afraid. If I … Continue reading
Breakable, but not Perishable.
The ONE THING for today: Just because something is breakable does not mean it is perishable. For example, you can strike a glass and it will break into dozens of pieces. However, if you simply refrain from striking it, that same glass can endure for thousands of years. People are fragile—even the best of us. … Continue reading
