Boastful or Blessed

These two words are vastly different and have much to do with the posture of my heart. If I’m boastful, I’m pointing to me. If I’m blessed, I’m aware that it’s not all about me. Boasting comes from pride while blessing comes from humility. As I journey through the book of Esther, I see a…

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Angle

This is a word that can used in geometry and architecture as well as in personal interests. I think it is related to “an agenda” that a person might have or their “angle” – which in this case might mean their perspective. I think everyone has an “angle” (aka secret motive) through which we operate.…

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Let’s Go!

  If I can get started, I’m halfway toward completing my goal. Sometimes the hardest part of a daunting task is the start. I heard a great podcast featuring Mel Robbins where she talked about her book called: “The 5 Second Rule – Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage”. Mel’s point is…

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Different Agenda

I’ve been part of a group of people where we are all pulling the same direction – or so it would seem. In a group of people there will always be disagreement with how we do things. It takes skillful leadership to keep everyone, including those in disagreement, moving toward a common goal. This scenario…

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Disrespectful Leadership

  I’ve seen people in areas of high leadership simply abuse their position of authority and reveal their own personal agenda in the process. I believe that leadership carries with it extra responsibility and extra expectations. I expect leaders to lead with integrity and honor. There are some people simply born into leadership. Some have…

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