I am not a natural giver. That is hard for me to say because some people think Pastors are paid to be the ideal Christians. I know that I am not a natural giver because my wife, Darcy, is. Do you play the game: “What would I do with 50 Million Dollars”? Because our extended families [...]
Archive for July, 2007
July 30th, 2007 - 11:18 am § in Core Values
Divine Risk – Core Values
Life is a risky business. Everyday we take on adventures where the outcome is uncertain. That is how I define risk. Doing something where the outcome is uncertain. Conversations can be risky. Taking on a new job can be risky. Go to college can be risky. Roller coaster [...][...]
July 20th, 2007 - 9:45 am § in Core Values
Diverse City – Core Values
Recently at the “Harvest Crusade” I took the opportunity to show my moves as Toby Mac and his crew performed “Diverse City”. The total attendance for the conference was an estimated 41,500. That is incredible, but I want to put it into a little perspective. The low estimat[...]
July 19th, 2007 - 2:10 pm § in Core Values
The Test of a Servant – Core Vaules — Servant Leadership
“Leadership is putting the needs of others in front of your own.” I love to study leadership. What makes people follow other people? Character, Personality, Charisma, Looks, etc. Leadership, by Biblical standards, is placing the needs of others in front of your own. “25Jesus[...]
July 13th, 2007 - 8:08 pm § in Core Values
More than meets the eye – Personal Transformation (Core Values – Part 2)
I remember the first transformer I have ever held in my little hands. It was a red Ferrari that turned into a robot. The transformer concept was BRILLIANT! You take something that is over-the-top cool, and you make it cooler. What could possibly make a Ferrari better? What if the car [...][...]
July 12th, 2007 - 10:15 am § in Core Values
Core Values – Part 1
What do you value in a good movie? Action, Romance, Comedy, Animation, Directing, Classic Actors, Matthew McConaugheygn? You have a set of core values when it comes to movies. I always love movies with strong male actors who are heroic in their care for the loved ones. First [...][...]
July 11th, 2007 - 12:08 pm § in Chazown
Flatland
One of the best little books I have ever read was “Flatland” by Edwin A. Abbott. The story is about a 2-D person, “flatlander”, discovering the world of three dimensions. In 2-D world there is not height, so a line is impassible boundary. This weekend we are going to be tal[...]
