The Anniversary of the Death of a Friend
“There’s a hole in the world now…A center, like no other, of memory and hope and knowledge and affection which … Continue reading The Anniversary of the Death of a Friend
Category: Personal Reflections
It all started in Thunder Hawk–the first Church of God in South Dakota
Anonymous Beauty and Knickknacks
My mom’s oldest knickknack Continue reading Anonymous Beauty and Knickknacks
What is Your Business for Being Here?
It is possible to live your entire life and never really know what your business for being here was. Continue reading What is Your Business for Being Here?
Nobody Works for Free
Learning how to pay people well is the pathway to greater productivity and success, for nobody, and I mean nobody, works for free. Continue reading Nobody Works for Free
Sorry, you can’t fire that person
In the ministry it is almost impossible to “fire” volunteers. This is one of the great leadership challenges for church leaders and the wise leader will be very cautious before telling someone that they are being replaced. It’s the old adage: You can win a battle, but lose the war. Continue reading Sorry, you can’t fire that person
Jim Collins in his best seller, Good to Great, states that one of the vital practices required to be great … Continue reading
Those “non-company men”
I called them “Non-company men” (or women)… You know who I’m talking about. They are those members/attendees in your church … Continue reading Those “non-company men”
A commercial break
Sonja and I are on our annual “rambling vacation” and have eventually made our way to Branson, MO. If I had … Continue reading A commercial break
Still missed and mourned
In loving memory of my dear sister, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” (July 13, 1961 – June 10, 2008) She Dwelt Among … Continue reading Still missed and mourned
The ONE THING 