Faith & Purpose Posts

Life-Long Friends

A couple of weeks ago, I was having coffee with a new friend. During the course of the conversation, I mentioned that I was having lunch with one of my best friends from high school later that day. His... Read More »

What’s in your hand?

Over the past few weeks, I have been reflecting on my hands.  You see, it all started with my shoveling a bit of snow prior to Christmas and wearing a fairly large blister on the palm of my hand. ... Read More »

One of the Best Christmas Gifts Ever!

The Arnold’s received one of the best Christmas gifts ever this year. However, prior to sharing, let me give a bit of prospective on “boasting”. Jeremiah 9:23-24 (NIV) says: 23This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise... Read More »

It’s Time for a Heart Check!

If we were to honestly do an assessment of the “heart” of your business, which of the following scenarios would best apply? “It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all... Read More »

A shift in culture?

Would anyone agree that we are experience a shift in our culture in America?  One that, in my personal beliefs, is moving away from a “biblical worldview”.   A country which was once founded on “biblical principles” has started turning... Read More »

Criticism

Has anyone noticed a whole lot of people voicing “criticism” these days?  We seem to live in a world that enjoys “criticizing” or “judging” others.  Worse yet, we can now “criticize” more easily with social media.  Honestly, this is... Read More »

Insecure Leadership

As I was reading OS Hillman’s TGIF post this morning, Insecure Leadership « Marketplace Leaders, it reminded me of a time not so long ago. From worldly standards, I was a pretty successful person not long ago.  I had... Read More »

Remembering Your Gifts

I must admit, last night I had one of those proud father experiences.  While to some it may not be a big deal, to me, it will be one to remember. Before I share, let me give you a... Read More »

Daniel’s Gloves

I received this email from a friend Thanksgiving Day and was struck by it.  Please read and then I’ll share. “Daniel’s Gloves I sat, with two friends, in the picture window of a quaint restaurant just off the corner... Read More »

America’s Best Hope Conference – George Barna

Yesterday, I had the privilege of being a part of the America’s Best Hope conference.  While several things stood out at the conference which focused on the importance of discipleship or mentoring of Godly leaders, George Barna, The Barna... Read More »