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 […]
Where’s the Respect?
Respect is definitely very important to me. In my life as a leader there are two things that I hold close to in my relationship with others and they are respect and loyalty. Let me address loyalty briefly. Loyalty is important in any kind of relationship, because you want to know that that person has […]
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 […]
A Time to Stand Up!
We live in a world where everything has turned upside down and what was once considered wrong is now celebrated as right and the things that where morally right are now condemned. I wonder if we are the generation of men who are ready to stand up and make the necessary sacrifices that protect our […]
Memorial Weekend
EARN THIS Philippians 1:27-30 [27] Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel [28] without […]
BROKEN – The Book
PURCHASE YOUR COPY TODAY! – Click the Tab above Broken-The Book to order your copy. Request to have your own copy autographed!! BROKEN: Picking up the Pieces After the Fall. Everyone experiences failure in some form or fashion through the span of his or her life; it‘s just a natural part of living. Even though […]
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 […]
Make A Difference!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE – My experience as a Be The Match Registry® member and marrow donor. Can a swab inside one’s mouth make a difference and become the life-saving answer to someone in need? The answer is an ABSOLUTE yes! I read an article about Be The Match Registry® (http://marrow.org) and the need for bone marrow […]