A Father’s Prayer by General Douglas MacArthur

General Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) was an outstanding figure in the events during and after the Second World War. In early 1942, when leading outnumbered United States forces in the Philippines, General MacArthur prayed this prayer for his son…

What gets in the way of change?

What gets in the way of change?

Greetings, great ones. Have you every wondered what really gets in the way of people changing and improving their own lives? Most New Years resolutions end in failure; close to 90% of the goals…

Cancer’s Unexpected Blessings

Commentator and broadcaster Tony Snow announced that he had colon cancer in 2005. Following surgery and chemo-therapy, Snow joined the Bush administration in April 2006 as press secretary. Unfortunately, on March 23, 2007 Snow, 51, a husband and father of three, announced that…

Perspective

Here are some tips to help us keep the right perspective:

1. Pray everyday for discernment, and strength of heart and mind.

2. Set priorities so you aren’t overwhelmed with too many commitments

10 Leadership Tips From The Five Levels of Leadership

1. Good leadership isn’t about advancing yourself. It’s about advancing your team.
2. Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.

Evidence for the Resurrection

Evidence for the Resurrection

by Josh McDowell (via @HixonFrank)

For centuries many of the world’s distinguished philosophers have assaulted Christianity as being irrational, superstitious and absurd. Many have chosen simply…

Covenant for Integrity of Life and Ministry

I now renew my commitment to Jesus Christ.

With God’s help, I will be a person of integrity;

I will speak and live a relevant, authentic, consistent witness

Throughout Each Day

Throughout each day in my life I strive to be loyal to my friends and family, lead a successful career that I will enjoy, stay healthy, and take on any challenges that come my way.

I value my family members, friends, spiritual fulfillment, sense of accomplishment, and…

Character vs. Talent

“Too often organizations have placed unfaithful people in positions of responsibility hoping to inspire a transformation of character. These have been both costly and painful decisions. When a person is placed into a position of leadership on the basis of talent, even though known to be…

Live Every Moment As Christ Would Live It

I just came across this. I wrote this just prior to my first chemo treatment.

January 1, 2007

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.