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May 19, 2013
Do You Know Who I Am?
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While attending a dinner, newly elected Senator Bill Bradley asked the waiter for an extra pat of butter. The waiter said, "Sorry, one pat per person." The emcee overheard and demanded: "Do you know who this is? This is Bill Bradley! All-American from Princeton. All-Pro with the Knicks. U.S. senator! Potential president!" The waiter responded, "Do... Read More + |
May 18, 2013
Community Post: Living a Simpler Life Without an Apocalypse
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Tom Volkar, a life coach specializing in people who want to own their own businesses, is a fan of The Walking Dead. On his CoreU blog, he states, "I’m drawn to the simpler life of surviving and of finding shelter, food and safety. . .I think it would be easier for me to thrive in a post-apocalyptic setting then in today’s society. Perhaps it’s the fresh... Read More + |
May 17, 2013
Creating Institutional Balance, Playfulness and Harmony
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Laity Lodge's blogger "Pilgrim" found four stone cairns outside his cabin at a retreat, and was taken with their beauty, creativity and simplicity. God encouraged him in a very specific way through the cairns, so Pilgrim even made a few of his own Little did Pilgrim know that he was participating an ancient art form. "Rock balancing...has been... Read More + |
May 17, 2013
Avoiding the Success Trap
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Some might say that insecurity is my vocational Grim Reaper. I’d prefer to see it as ingenuity keeping things fresh. Either way, the traditional success story of rising to the top eludes me because I don’t stay on any work path long enough to go Big. I get bored, say yes to the next shiny opportunity, or fill my life with so many engaging tasks that... Read More + |
May 16, 2013
Nine (or 10) Keys for Transitioning from Traditional to Missional
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Many church leaders are seeking to understand how to move existing churches toward a missional direction. Brad Brisco of the Missional Church Network offers nine elements that he believes need to be considered when making a missional shift. Here they are (with excerpts from each). After this list, I have a suggestion for an additional major... Read More + |
May 16, 2013
God Loves to Use Failures
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Sometimes, when you fail, it’s at that point that you are more broken and humbled before God, and more dependent on Him than you ever have been before. God still wants to use you because God loves to use the failures! Read More + |
May 15, 2013
"How do you value your co-workers?" - Doug Barr
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So, one day a month I get in my car with some senior managers, and we go out and we visit these outlying locations. In a year I'll be seeing everybody. We've got 2,200 staff; I'll have seen everybody. Just being there and thanking them for what they do, coming from a leader is enormous. Read More + |
May 15, 2013
Mothers Balance Work, Faith, Family
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On Mother's Day, USA Today profiled several hard-working moms whose faith helps them balance their varied roles with joy and perseverance. "There's definitely prayer involved. I try my best to be focused and keep my priorities in order," said Karen Davis, a pharmacist and mom of three children. Even with a full-time job, family responsibilities and... Read More + |
May 15, 2013
Four Things to Do When You Make a Mistake at Work
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Each summer, as a teenager headed for college, I was determined to make as much money as possible. My dad, a roofer, needed the help. There were perks: free transportation in Dad’s '52 Chevy, a lunch packed by mom, and a paycheck that didn’t bounce. Reality is, I wasn’t a good roofer. My lines were often crooked and, if left uncorrected, would ruin... Read More + |
May 15, 2013
Is Your Job Your Calling?
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Everyone has a calling. Everyone. Down to the plants and animals, everyone has a calling. Vocations flow from the heart of a person who hhas tapped into God's wisdom. It's what you're doing that makes a difference and builds meaning for you, which you can review in your later years to see the impact you've made on the world. Crosswalk.com Read More + |
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A Psalm for Leaders
The prologue to Psalm 45 identifies it as "A love song to be sung to the tune 'Lilies.' " The text of the psalm lavishly praises the human king of Israel and his royal bride on the occasion of their... Read More +
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