(Note: This blog explores the Christmas Story and message, you’ve been warned.)
According to Luke’s account, shepherds were terrified on the night Jesus was born. The Story reports how shepherds were camped out, doing what shepherds do, watching over their sheep, when …
Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them, and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here…
The CEO scheduled an off-site retreat for the leadership team. The tension and lack of trust hindered productivity. The declining economy added pressure to the already hard world of healthcare.
As I wrote the word “gratefulness” on the flip-chart, I ask, “How many words can you find?” They had some fun with the exercise as the competitive nature kicked in.
“Let’s focus on this word grate. What happens when…
Sy Miller and Jill Jackson were a husband and wife songwriting team. They dreamed of peace and how each person has a responsibility in creating it. As the story goes…
They first introduced (their) song to a group of teenagers selected from their high schools to attend a weeklong retreat in California. The young people were purposefully from different religious, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, brought…
With one disappointment after another, the day felt like a three-game losing streak. Interrupted plans left him wanting more time for to do what he wanted to do. Others experienced his frustration.
On the heels of Thanksgiving Day, Judah wanted to play longer outside, play another video game, and stay longer at Riverside Park. Quick as shooting star, his gratitude and appreciation departed with joy and laughter trailing behind….
It arrived a few weeks ago. Like a granite monument it stands tall on my study desk. It is powerful but discreet. Extraordinary yet simple. Authentic.
You see, over 30 years ago Connie and her husband, Paul became people of influence in our lives. On November 2nd Connie wrote…
Dear Steve,
Just a note to thank you for sending your books – we look forward…
Nathan
Alone on a lonely road, a 12 year-old boy shows up in hot pursuit. (Video 1:02)
Greatness is within his reach, it isn’t “just for them.”
What are you in pursuit of…?
Aidan
He blows off the dusty harmonica and takes off his hat; this 12 year-old boy sees opportunity to serve. To inspire a movement is his hope. Be prepared to be amazed… (Video 3:42)
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
The absence of light permits darkness.
Last Friday the human need for light was once again thrust upon us. This time…
