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...
We’ve all seen them: inspirational posters in the hallways extolling the company values. They often feature things like integrity, innovation, teamwork, customer service, etc. Years ago, I encountered...
“You can’t judge me!” The guy on the plane was screaming at me so loudly that the flight attendant came over to check on us. “You can’t judge...
Ottawa, KS is a nice place to live. It has friendly people, a charming downtown, and access to big city amenities, since the Kansas City suburbs are only...
We are given an account of a heavenly vision from one of the most significant Old Testament prophets in Isaiah 6:1-6. In our scripture reading, it is easy...
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