The master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his work and his play, his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing and leaves others to determine whether he …
I’ve just finished reading “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews (Thomas Nelson, 2009) and I am finding words almost inadequate to describe this book. I read where Nancy Lopez (LPGA Hall of Fame golfer) had said “This is the best book I have ever read in my life”. I’m not much for hyperbole, but I believe …
This past week while in Colorado Springs for MinistryTECH I had the opportunity to visit the Garden of the Gods National Park. With über-mover & shaker Mark Newton, Willow Creek’s Mike Gold and my newest friend, Ben Jordan we headed out after a long day of talking ministry. We arrived about an hour before the sun began …
Although nowhere near the type of book I usually read or review, Robin McGraw’s “What’s Age Got To Do With It?” has it’s place among the self help releases. This offering does bring together experiences and advice, but I couldn’t help but feel a little deja’ vu while reading it. Most of the subject matter has been …
If you read more than a few blogs each day, then you have probably realized it’s hard to keep up if you are forced to visit each and every site, just to see if they have new content. I have tried many applications to wrangle the dozens of feeds I read everyday. Google Reader, Microsoft’s …
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My friend Chris Hodges has just returned from Ethiopia where he preached the gospel to over 100,000 people in an open air stadium in Dilla. The pictures are simply incredible. I cannot imagine the feeling that was in the air as Chris presented the Gospel and thousands came forward. Chris, I am truly blessed to …
Everyone has their favorites when it comes to things technical. Some swear by the Palm series of phones, others are fanatical about their iPhones (you know who you are). I have friends who use Google Reader for the blog aggregator while I perfer another application. Because there are so many applications, downloads and free software …
“Anyone who sees in his own occupation merely a means of earning money degrades it; but he that sees in it a service to mankind ennobles both his labor and himself.” A. Lawrence Lowell
“What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it.” Author Unknown
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead