Oh those critics!
“In assessing Billy’s approach to handling criticism, Lon Allison observed, “his seemingly preferred mode is to go directly to the … Continue reading Oh those critics!
Tag: Progress
More of the same
“Here are the first questions to ask yourself about the anatomy of hope, no matter whether you are assessing a … Continue reading More of the same
Just one tough decision away from the next level
“You are just one idea or one relationship away from the next level.” _A personal axiom ***** “Quoting yourself” is … Continue reading Just one tough decision away from the next level
Moving forward…
“Most miracles are the by-product of a long obedience in the same direction.” _Mark Batterson, The Grave Robber: How Jesus … Continue reading Moving forward…
Rule #34
“Less effective middle managers tend to say, “If I haven’t explicitly been told ‘yes,’ I can’t do it.” The best … Continue reading Rule #34
I Feel Better Now
“I once had a distraught young tenor ask to speak to me after class. He told me he’d lost his … Continue reading I Feel Better Now
Treadmill Excellence
A few weeks ago Sonja and I were privileged to worship at the BigLife Church in Rapid City, SD which … Continue reading Treadmill Excellence
Rule Breakers
“It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.” _The Pharisees to the … Continue reading Rule Breakers
The search for perfexion
“Excellence Matters, but ‘Pobody Is Nerfect’”. _J. David Stephens, Chapter title in the book: Awakening the Church in North America … Continue reading The search for perfexion
The Dilemma of Contented Calcification
“I saw my mother in a different light. We all need to do that. You have to be displaced from … Continue reading The Dilemma of Contented Calcification
The ONE THING 