Archive for April 2025
Deadlines
Deadlines. I don’t know about you, but it seems that my life is constantly driven by deadlines. I need to get this done, finish this project, read this book, and all of these things, plus a myriad of other tasks, are all pushed forward by a looming deadline. Now, let’s clarify what a deadline is.…
Read MoreThe ultimate water filter
A few years ago my wife and I purchased a backpacker’s water filter. We were hiking in areas where it would be wise to have the ability to take stream water, filter it, and then drink it without fear of contamination. It was crazy to watch a video that the manufacturer provided. It showed a…
Read MorePreventing accidents
From what I understand, during the construction of the Interstate Highway system, several sections of roadway were engineered without curves or dips, resulting in straight sections as long as possible. One such stretch, spanning over 80 miles between Phoenix, Arizona, and Yuma, Arizona, was exceptionally straight. While this might sound like a dream, it also…
Read MoreWake up routine
This may seem pretty basic for most of you, but I find there is a recurring issue in my life, so I thought I’d blog about it. Here’s my observation: I tend to wake up in the morning with a “bent” or an “attitude.” Before reading the Bible, praying, checking my schedule, or even initiating…
Read MoreWe get to choose
Growing in leadership requires personal commitment. Most people understand this. But, applying this to ‘church world’ takes it to another level. It requires a spiritual commitment and personal choices associated with it. Choices determine your character. Your character is shaped by the day-to-day decisions and challenges you face. If that is true (and I believe…
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