Fragile

When I think of something “fragile”, I think of something at high risk to break. I think of a really thin glass or an egg. When I see the word “fragile” on a box, I immediately know that I should handle the box and what is in it with great care. There are relationships that…

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Rock Bottom

I’m not sure that I’ve ever hit “rock bottom”, but I’m confident that I’ve been close before. I see “rock bottom” as the lowest point that I could sink too. I see “rock bottom” as a place of desperation, struggle and often pain.  When I think of my “rock bottom” and then I reflect on…

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Mediation

There are times when two sides simply can’t seem to find common ground. They are at odds and can’t come to a resolution. Mediation entered into our court system several years ago here in Georgia. A mediator is a go-between who steps into a conflict and seeks to help both sides come to an agreement.…

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Provision – Presence – Patience

I think I could write for days about how the Lord’s Provision has been obvious in my life’s journey. I feel so blessed and I thank Him often. I’ve also learned to notice His Presence. He is not always loud and making a big splash, but when I take time to notice, He is with…

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Hand-Off

I remember watching track and field events when my son Luke was involved as a freshman in High School. The relay races were interesting as the athletes practiced the hand off. There were many times where the race was won or lost at the hand-off. I’ve also witnessed a leadership hand-off. This is the case…

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Unselfish Leadership

Leaders often are in a position to make things better for themselves at the expense of the people they lead.  This can put a sour taste in the mouths of the people they lead. I struggle to follow such leaders. This can be very obvious in the political arena or in the hierarchy of any…

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