Remember, just because you are good at something it does not mean you are good for something. The temptation is to make what you’re good at about you. You and your dreams, plans, needs, and desires. Being good at something can produce trophies, wall mounts, and even hefty bank accounts. Being good for something changes … Continue reading
Category Archives: The ONE THING for today
What are you waiting for?
What are you waiting for? If you’re waiting to learn how, you may never get started. There’s always something to learn and a little better way to get things done. If you’re waiting for others to join you, or for the money to come in, or the stars to align, you may be waiting until … Continue reading
When it is necessary
You must not confuse the necessary with the important. However, if it really and truly is necessary that something has to be done, (after all, life doesn’t revolve around us and our preferences), then do it and do it well. Everyday you are faced with things that must be done. If it must be done, … Continue reading
If growth is in you
On my recent visit to South Carolina for Christmas and Ruby C.’s birth I was able to catch up with Patrick Conley, pastor of the great Garden Sanctuary Church of God in Rock Hill. We discussed the vital topic of personal growth. The ONE THING for today: There are great principles of personal growth that … Continue reading
I like "real" soap
Right up front, let me be clear, this blog makes no claim to being important, wise, or even worth reading. It’s just that I’ve noticed people don’t use soap anymore. I’m talking about real soap. Not the liquid, gelly-smelly stuff that kills germs and is made of man-made chemicals that you have to pump into … Continue reading
A dream releaser
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
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
