Have you ever wonder how exactly Jesus’ death on the Cross defeated Satan? I’m not questioning that it did—the Bible is clear about that, but how, is a mystery worth solving. Today I’d like to share just one of the ways Jesus’ death on Cross defeated Satan. The Cross is where the fighting actually stopped. It … Continue reading
Your passions are flighty friends. At any given moment, what you feel can change, misinform you and betray you. Let sound judgement be your co-pilot and let your passions be backseat drivers. When they are right, listen to them; when they are wrong, ignore them. Two good “sound judgement” questions to start your day with … Continue reading
I love the story of Eleazar, one of King David’s mighty men. What set him apart was taking a stand. He didn’t conquer the world but he did defend one plot of land—a little piece of farmland full of barley. He understood that if the nation was to survive, the harvest had to be protected … Continue reading
To succeed at unimportant things is a hollow success. Resist the illusion that you are making progress by achieving unimportant goals. Stay focused with laser-sharp tenacity on that which is truly important and if there’s any time left after you’ve taken care of the important, then perhaps you can give the unimportant a little of … Continue reading
“In my experience, an effective mission statement basically answers one question: How do we intend to win in this business?” _Jack Welch, Winning If you could only answer one question each day I’d recommend you be very clear on the answer to this question: What must I do to win today? We all know that … Continue reading
Maybe it is my West Virginia roots or maybe it is the many times I’ve made that winding trip over the mountains between Westminster, SC and Cleveland, TN (back when it was little more than a pig trail) for the last forty-plus years, but whatever the reason—I truly enjoy driving in the mountains. There is … Continue reading
Here’s a template for winning (W.I.N. — What’s Important Now) If it is important today but will not be important tomorrow – do it now! (The opportunity of a lifetime does not last a lifetime) If the deadline is today – deadlines matter to someone. Faithfully coming through for people builds trust and credibility and … Continue reading
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