I was performing a wedding a couple of weeks ago, and I shared this verse with the newly married couple. It comes from Ecclesiastes and this is The Message translation, chapter 4 verses 9 – 12: “It’s better to have a partner than go it alone. Share the word, share the wealth. And if one …
I saw this article in the USA Today newspaper by Nanci Hellmich, and wanted to comment on it. The article talks about 7 different paths retirees can take with their future. Here they are: #1) Life of LEISURE: Hobbies, sports, passions & interests. After years of work, some down time sounds great! #2) Life of …
I just spent a number of days with a bunch of guys I’ve been journeying with over the past 7 years. We came together this year again, and I was reminded of a number of things as it relates to “Community”: 1. Community Takes Work It’s difficult to build community. Often we think that it …
I’m reading the story of Steve Jobs, founder and former CEO of Apple. It’s an incredible story of leadership, inspiration and passion, but it’s also a painful story of leadership. I don’t know if what is written about him is all true, however Steve Jobs was known for his ability to motivate and move people …
Do you remember the common saying, “Do as I say, not as I do“? I’m sure as a parent I’ve used this line before probably as I was trying to justify my behavior to my kids, trying to get them to do what was right! The other day I was on a flight from Tokyo …