2011-11-11T09:49:00-06:00

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a Disney Classic. We all know the story of dazzling princess and her posse of seven short little men with white beards. Each of the seven had a distinctive personality and a name that matched it. When I reviewed the roster and compared it to my coworkers, I realized that I’ve worked with each and eveyr one of them. In fact, at times, I’ve been each of them. Sneezy Sleepy Dopey Doc Happy Bashful Grumpy... Read more

2011-11-11T07:26:00-06:00

Jesus is often hypothetically placed in the modern world allowing us to speculate what He would do. Some have asked what kind of car Jesus would drive, how he would vote, or if He would eat bagels. Some of these are blasphemous in nature, but others are provocative. We ought to wonder how He would react in certain circumstances so that we can take His lead. That’s why I wonder, just who would Jesus promote? The answer to this question isn’t so elusive. Look at... Read more

2011-11-11T06:48:00-06:00

I have worked in places that are “toxic waste dumps” Either I work on cleaning them up – or I get infected .. and die ASK: What defines your perspective, how you see things? Friends, media, coworkers, parents Same goes for work. When you cop an attitude, ask, “where did that come from?” Work – and all that comes with it, will never make you happy. You have to have a perspective, a world view that work fits into.    ... Read more

2011-11-11T06:30:00-06:00

“There lives more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the creeds” — Lord Alfred TennysonA few years ago, I entered a fishing derby. These derbies are traditionally filled with anglers who look for the proverbial “whopper” in hopes of winning the big prize. I was excited to see a friend from church there. Bill was a man that I developed a great deal of respect for. He was smart, articulate and confident. Although he never struck me... Read more

2011-11-10T06:09:00-06:00

I love the news. In fact, my radio dial doesn’t even know there’s an FM, that wonderful invention introduced 60 years ago. Stuck in a world of the latest happenings, I’m following the trends of the moment.  I listen to commentary and debate and all the swirling gestures of a world gone crazy. I watch the news at home and read the paper in the morning. Go ahead, ask me. I’ll tell you the latest. But it’s dragging me down.... Read more

2011-11-09T06:56:00-06:00

Most Americans claim a faith. Most bury it, under the anonymity of a “private” faith. We just don’t talk about it. There’s  a variety of reasons why, but one is the fear of falling into the ranks of hypocrisy. We want our actions to match our words.We have all seen the those who stand on the pedestal and shout their faith without any regard to how their actions relate. How many of these vocal believers have poor workplace habits, shaky... Read more

2011-11-04T06:10:00-06:00

“What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy? ”“I don’t know and I don’t care. — Mother Goose and Grimm“I, the devil, will always see to it that there are bad people. Your job, my dear Wormwood, is to provide me with the people who do not care.” — The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis As much as we would like to say we care about the world around us, our actions tell us otherwise. Photo by  Vinetomato Despite our verbal fervor for all things right... Read more

2011-11-02T05:05:00-06:00

You’ve always dreamt about a big idea. Perhaps it’s small to everyone else, but to you, it’s a ginormous obstacle that you just can’t get over.  You may be afraid, which is natural. Afraid of criticism. Afraid of failure. Afraid you just don’t have what it takes. And you’re full of excuses, which means you’ll never have a chance to succeed — or fail. So you go through your whole life wondering, waiting, hoping. But nothing gets done because you never pull the trigger,... Read more

2011-10-30T16:02:00-06:00

What an amazing national phenomena is Tim Tebow. The young, outspoken quarterback for the Denver Broncos is quieting his critics with solid play, humility and good nature. Something he does before and after each game, is to drop to single knee and pray. He doesn’t do it to gain attention, or to impress anyone. He does it just to acknowledge Who he plays for.  And now, people all across the world are emulating him with a movement called, Tebowing. It’s loosely defined... Read more

2011-10-26T05:00:00-06:00

The idea of pure love among people is a tough concept. It seems as if every relationship comes with strings — those things from the past that we use to manipulate and control those closest to us. It might have been be a conversation, a harsh word or an action done out of haste — or just stupidity. It might have been an act of volition, or insensitivity or vengeance. Whatever it is, the dirty past is a useful tool to... Read more


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