Dishes. Laundry. Vacuuming. Taking the trash out. The list goes on and on. The simple, daily routines of life. They have to be done. Someone has to do them. And almost no one notices when they are done, only if they are left undone. None of them are glorious acts worthy of praise.
Have you ever felt like you knew someone, only to experience something that helped you realize you didn't know them as well as you thought? For me, this was the case in a conversation with my dad two years ago.
The tricky part of this endeavor is some snakes look venomous when they aren't while others actually are venomous. This has reminded me of a necessary reality: looks can be deceiving, especially when it comes to character.
There are few things harder in life than seeing your child in pain, especially when that pain is from disappointment and loss. But it was a great teaching opportunity...
How are you doing? It is a simple question. One that causes pause, reflection, and response. To stop and ponder how you are doing requires at least a subtle hint of assessment and evaluation. To truly understand how you are doing, means you have to know...
Leaders have had to not only manage themselves and their own families, they have had the unprecedented battle of leading others through this rapidly changing time. The question has and may very well continue to be...
Preacher on the Run... 