The hurdler crouches in position, ready to take on the obstacles before him or her. They can run straight ahead, head down, plowing through whatever gets in their...
Excellence. Sounds like an easy topic. Let me jump on my high horse and preach about perfection. A few pithy quotes about trying harder or working more and...
“You will be the same person in ten years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read,” writes Og Mandino in...
Human beings were made to seek meaning. This isn’t the standard narrative in our culture, of course. The widely-held narrative is something else entirely, one of maximum choice...
In the 1979 film Being There, Peter Sellers’ character, Chance—a man who is not too bright—rises to power and prominence in Washington, D.C. by repeatedly being in the...
Leaders need to be men and women of prayer. Paul’s counsel to the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 is for everyone, but leaders must set the pace: Rejoice...
It’s easy to look at our lives and define them by highlights and hardships. For some, the past reflects more happiness than adversity. For others, hard things cast...
Upon moving to Virginia after four years in New York City, I understand the difficulty of finding a NYC bagel outside the city. I’ve read all the theories...
Crouched and ready to spring forward at the sound of the shot, you stare at the hurdles in front of you with anticipation. You’ve practiced, stretched, and warmed...
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