As the chant, “Black Lives Matter” holds center stage across our nation, there is this growing counter call, “All Lives Matter”. This response derives from those who want to retain their own sense of value and not be excluded from the equation. Does one life hold more value over another life . . . Whose […]
Getting Past Your Past
I’m reminded of a commercial that shows individuals walking around with a paper-faced mask mounted on a stick and as they greet others, they hold the mask up to hide their real self. Often, because of our leadership roles, we are like that commercial. We greet others, shake their hands and make nice, but at […]
God Provides in Our Times of Need
Most people have had the experience of lack, in essence needing more of something than what is currently available. The issue that is very transparent is that most people have not studied the Word of God to learn how He desires to help those in need. What often happens when one is in need, their […]
Being Called For Such A Time As This
These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey: “When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change so I shortened my sights somewhat and […]
Our Future
As I travel by air on a regular basis, there are times when comments and jokes are exchanged with the people I sit next too. One such joke that comes up from time to time is this one: “This is your captain speaking; I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that […]
God and the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity
In 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt began a crusade to bring attention to the lack of human rights and dignity for people all over the world. Her efforts led to the drafting of a Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Dignity that was signed and adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. This declaration sets […]
WHEN PEOPLE OF FAITH FAIL
Failure is often seen as final. People have left the church, moved away and even ended their lives – based on a self-reflection of what brought them to such a place and more importantly on how others reacted to their failure. In addressing failure, it is important to clarify the description of failure within this […]
Where Is God?
As a leader, many of us stand behind the sacred desk to proclaim and profess the power and majesty of our Lord and Savior. We are often humbly confidant that those that have an ear, hear what ‘thus saith the Lord’. We move from behind the sacred desk, interact and engage our congregations as we […]
Compass – For Moral Direction
Just think, you can stand side by side at the beginning of a trip with a compass in hand and find that at the end of your trip you will end up a thousand miles apart. Just one degree off on your moral compass can bring you places you never expected to end up. While […]