"Say 'no' when you must, but 'yes' when you can". This is a statement I have found myself thinking numerous times the last few months. Usually, the thought comes to mind after I have said no, either repeatedly or harshly...
The last thing I saw was a beaming smile as he strolled into his school. The next time I saw him was with head low and tear-filled eyes. What happened? One word...
I am excited! This weekend I get the privilege to retreat for a 24 hour period with other guys from my church. We will worship together, laugh together, eat together, and be challenged from God's Word together. But I am... Continue Reading →
"It needs to have a name". This was a statement recently made by a co-worker of mine in a conversation about some new initiative we were discussing. He went on to talk about how naming things is important and will... Continue Reading →
It was a convicting moment. Reading good books can do that to you. You're reading another story, captured by the characters and situations when all of a sudden the author turns the corner and reveals his principle and it hits... Continue Reading →
So much power. So much control. So much influence. What has all three of these things? What can control how people act? What can influence how people respond? What seems to have an uncanny power over relationships? Words! They are... Continue Reading →