This is the second part of my blog about “Loyalty”. The truth is, gossip is so easy to slip into. We all fail in this area at times, I’m afraid. And the hard truth is, as we spend time together in certain social circles, we become intimately aware of each others weaknesses and failures. If […]
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Let’s be honest – loyalty isn’t exactly considered to be the unpardonable sin in 21st century America. It would seem that people value and promote occasional calculated acts of disloyalty as needed for, say… a job promotion, a romantic interest, getting an “in” with a higher social group – even in the church community. There […]
Are you IN or OUT? What I mean to ask is, are you in the “in” crowd or the “out” crowd? If you answered “in crowd”, then you might want to re-adjust your focus and priorities. If you answered “out crowd”, ironically you may also need to re-adjust your priorities. Have you noticed that cliques […]
“Hey, you look like you could use some rest!” How many times have I heard someone say that to me this past year? Too many to count. Yes, 2012 was very busy for me. A lot going on for a creative person like me who always has too many good ideas. But you know, I […]
Ever been to Vegas? I have. I don’t gamble. I really don’t like casinos. The entire scene is a tad bit off-putting for me. I like some of the cheap food and the amazing shows. I wouldn’t say my dislike for Vegas has anything to do with strong moral objections. I mean, in every city […]
2000 years ago, Jesus didn’t have the luxury of employing a public relations firm to help market his brand. But can’t you just imagine if he did? I can just see Andrew leading the way as the Twelve members of Christ’s entourage come walking into a top ad agency’s stylish boardroom with glass walls and […]
Are you beautiful? It’s good to be beautiful in America. It has been said that a beautiful person can achieve great success in our society, even without being talented. Looks is sometimes the deciding factor in hiring certain employees in many organizations. Every day, someone in charge of hiring is looking over various applications, and […]
I love a good story. Especially do I love a good story well told. One of my favorite memories growing up was listening to my father and his brothers telling stories about their childhood. The crazy pranks they pulled on each other growing up on a Southern Minnesota farm rank in my mind as some […]
“Grow up!” We hear it constantly when we are very young, but approaching adulthood. We need to act our age. We are supposed to become mature adults. We are supposed to become self-sufficient, able and responsible. That’s why it was so shocking when Jesus said to his disciples and the crowds who listened to his […]
Yep, that’s me! Mr. perfect! Ha – not at all. If you know me, you know… KNOW that I am not perfect. However, sometimes people accuse me of being a perfectionist. I find there is a slight difference between doing an excellent job and being a perfectionist. I’m truly just trying to do an excellent […]