I feel blessed to be a homeowner over the years. I had the privilege of having my home built by a trusted friend years ago. My wife and I enjoyed the process and we love were we live even though we can afford a much nicer and larger home. I am an unashamed follower of…
There are things that I have learned that I can’t “unlearn”. There are things that I’m aware of that have made an indelible mark on me. Some things I know were hard to hear. Some things I know, I sought to deliberately learn. There are other things I know that I wish I had never…
When my kiddos were small, I tried often to “catch them being good” and reward them for good behavior. It seemed there were seasons where all I did was punish bad behavior. It was way more fun to catch them doing good for sure. When I think of some of the things I’ve done as…
I grew up going to church Sunday Morning, Sunday Night and Wednesday Night. We even went to every night of the Revival Services in the Spring and Fall. I’ve learned that there is a difference between going to church and entering into the Presence of God. I do believe that most churches want to enter…
I remember years ago watching the Gulf War on TV as it unfolded before the eyes of our nation. General Norman Schwarzkoph, Jr. gave briefings that explained how the US took the enemy by surprise. He made it look rather simple even though it was series of complex maneuvers that fit into an overall battle…
It’s hard to describe what it feels like to be in the Presence of God. I want to notice His Presence in my life every day. There are some days that His Presence feels stronger than others. According to His Promise, His Presence is ALWAYS with me. He gifted me His Spirit to live inside…
I have never really been a fighter so to speak. When I was a young kid, I wasn’t afraid of a fight. I also didn’t back down from a fight. As I’ve gotten older and wiser, I found a wiser way to win. There are times when dialogue is finished, and the fight is on.…
I am blessed with so many great friends, colleagues and mentors. I could probably write for years about the people who have supported me, invested in me, protected me, served alongside me as well as helped me become the person I am today. There are times that the people who invested in my life, never…
I often use the analogy of getting a deal across the finish line. When crossing the finish line, the runner knows that the race is complete. Runners are usually warming down as their bodies have been put to the test. The finish line can also refer to the end of life on earth. The older…
I’ve used this term before to describe an executive assistant or executive secretary who protects access to a CEO or President of a large company. People in high demand leadership have gatekeepers. I had the privilege of meeting some of our elected officials a few years ago in Washington D.C. and they all have “gatekeepers”…