The “Send Me” Prayer

It’s hard to unexpectedly lose your job. The uncertainty of how lost income will be replaced and how financial obligations will be met can cause much anxiety. I have been in this uncomfortable situation four times; each time felt more difficult than the previous one....

Time Management

Many people, although they time manage their day, really don’t time manage their life.  In order to really manage your time you need to set goals for 1, 3, 5, 10, and 20 years.  Once you do this activity, you work from back to front. For instance, if you have a 20...

A Hero, A Villain, and God

During the course of World War II, many people became heroes in one way or another. One man who left a legacy was Butch O’Hare. He was a fighter pilot assigned to an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. One time, his entire squadron was ordered to fly a particular...

Writing a Mission Statement part 1

“Sharing hope with one million people;” Mike and I exhausted a huge amount of time praying and strategizing.  Our lives receive focus daily now from these captured words.  The statement sounds so impressive and spiritual.  My question recently has been; how do I...

Organic Ain’t Easy

What is organic?  Organic is often described as being natural.  The fourth definition in Webster’s Dictionary is “a: forming an integral element of a whole b: having systematic coordination of parts.” When we go to the grocery store to buy organic...

The Foundation of Character – Trust

Values are important; they are the heart-springs that give strength and quality to our choices and behavior. Biographies of leaders often discuss the values, character, and capabilities that honed their leadership into influencing and investing into others’ lives. It...