Archive for March 2025
Be a goldfish
Some of you might have heard of Ted Lasso. He was the lead character in a sports comedy-drama television series. It was based on a character who was formally an American college football coach and was hired to coach an English soccer team. Most expected him to fail miserably, but his leadership, optimism, and humor…
Read MoreHow am I doing?
I was asked to write a book review for Amazon. Since I enjoy reading and the author, it was a “no-brainer.” But, it prompted me to think: “What if I asked a friend to write a review of my life? What would that look like? Would it be skewed because he is a friend? Would…
Read MoreThe most important slice of the pie
John 15:5 says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing.” As a pastor, I’ve interpreted these words through the lens of ministry, emphasizing the significance of Jesus in my work. He is the…
Read MoreMay I have your attention please?
So, right out of the gate, I want to talk about emails. You just can’t seem to live without them. I use them to communicate with friends or even future friends. But I got to thinking about why I choose to open one email over another. It comes down to the subject line. You know,…
Read MoreMean what you say…
This blog post is relatively concise and straightforward. Why don’t we always mean what we say? I understand that this is a broad statement, so let me clarify. While I was watching hearings on Capitol Hill, people were being “grilled” by “lawmakers” about their fitness to serve in the incoming administration. I could only watch…
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