The concept of hopeful leadership is a frequent topic. In fact, when I just googled “Hopeful Leadership” a few moments ago, I got 19.6 million results. The sources of these results run the gamut from the likes of Forbes and Trendhunter to political sites and regional...
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Finding Significance – a Review of The One Year Impact for Living Men’s Devotional
Many of us find God as we seek a life of significance. It's in finding him that we find we ARE significant and God is always showing us just how true that is throughout the rest of our lives. And that's when we begin to think about the mark we'll leave. The "dents we...
Stop Making Excuses So You Can Wake Up and Finally Say Yes
What if you were to quit making excuses and said yes to God? It’s a simple question. And, it’s a question you might think doesn't apply to you. But let’s ask another question… how often has your desire for what could be been held in check because you won’t give up...
Don’t Just Say Yes. Say Yes with a Committed Spirit
It's time to say yes. That's right. I've been waiting ALL YEAR for this topic in A Year of Listing Up. You see, the life lesson of “Consider Saying Yes” carries a lot of potential themes and impacts. For me, it’s a highly personal lesson and I’ll share why that...
Most Christians Are Wrong About Halloween
I’ve been in the “Christians verses Halloween” debate many times. It compelled me to write this post last year, and I am sharing it again - edited a bit - because it continues to contribute to the active conversation going. Not all will agree with me, but here’s why...
Pumpkin Spice Church… the Pros and Cons
The first year that Starbucks offered their famous Pumpkin Spice Latte, I probably had ten of them in the first week. So delighted I was with the sugary jolt of liquid autumn, it was love at first sip. And I'm not unlike so many other Americans who took to the flavor...
Seven Pick Me Up Songs for Your #Praylist & Inspire Your Comeback
We need a pick me up every now and then. Few things have the power to provide it than the right songs at the right time. That's why, instead of offering one pick me up song for a #praylist, I'm concluding the Go from Low to Glow topic in our Year of...
Overcoming Failure – Seven Posts for Rising Above
It's human nature to struggle with the prospect of overcoming failure. That's because, nobody likes to fail, the scars of which can last a long time. In fact, those scars often remain for the duration of one's life. However, the actual failure itself is merely...
Busy Life? Time to Thin the Radishes
Two things about me... Rarely do I experience downtime and I have a hard time saying no to anyone who asks for my assistance. Yes, I realize the two often go hand-in-hand, and yes, I realize it leads to consequences. It is the way I was wired and there is no changing...








