Our Conduct Reveals our Character

The first quarter of 2018 is in our rearview mirror. For some it was an incredible way to start the year while for others it was less than they had hoped for. Regardless, it is in the past. There is absolutely nothing you can do to change it. It is my prayer that your mind…

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The Secret of the Second Mile

A few years back I was reading “The Joshua Code” and one of the things that stuck into my mine were the authors reflections on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5.  The writers’ insight on this verse is the theme for much of this blog. In many arenas of life, we hear the phrase, “Going the…

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Recognizing the How 

(moving from Duty to Delight) Last week I wrote about “Remembering the Why” in our lives. One of the keys to knowing the “why” is that of perspective. Let me ask you a question: Do you love what you do?  Is life and work a duty or a delight. This past weekend Mary and I had the opportunity…

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Remembering the Why

(while embracing the Grind) This time of the year does not always lend itself to closing deals, and completing world-class objectives, it is nonetheless an important time of the year.  Last time we talked about becoming better at the basics that most everyone else.  Perhaps you identified a few things that you would willfully work…

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Back to the Basics Again

At age 45, Vince Lombardi became a head football coach in the NFL for the first time in his life. It was 1959, and he had the challenging task of leading the Green Bay Packers, a team that had only won two games the previous season. He clearly had his work cut out for him.…

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The Potential and Possibilities of 2018

This past week my wife needed to use my truck for the day and she kindly left me the keys to her car so that I would still be mobile.  It was the first time I had driven her car which we just bought in November and I have to tell you I was a…

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The last days of the journey.

2017 was defined in many different ways by every person. It is almost now nothing but memories, and this weekend in a wonderful time to reflect on the accomplishments, failures, victories, defeats, delights and disasters. It’s completely right and reasonable to spend some time reflecting. As you look back at the year now (almost completely)…

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The Greatest Word of All

One of the greatest words in universe is grace. It’s often overused and misused, but it is most often misunderstood. Throughout this year we have been talking about developing a G3 lifestyle – Grateful, Generous, and Gracious. I have been amazed and impressed at what I have seen developing in so many of you. You…

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Wheels Up

This project has been through many struggles on the road to today. The six months since our return from Ghana have presented us with some obstacles and opportunities. At the conclusion of each project, as we sit in the departure lounge in the Accra airport, our team spends time reflecting on what we have just…

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Prayer is the Key 

We are only a few days away from our ministry project to Ghana, West Africa and everyone is really excited about what the days ahead hold.    So many people have told me that they were worried about my going, but I want to assure you that I have been cleared by my Doctor, Physical Therapist,…

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