"Men have their choice in this world. They can be angels, or they can be demons. In the apocalyptic vision, John describes a war in heaven. You have only to strip that vision of its gorgeous Oriental drapery, divest it of its shining and celestial ornaments, clothe it in the simple and familiar language ofContinue reading "Co-Laboring"

The following are statements from two influential people in American history. Try to guess who they are and when they said them. Statement #1: "An informed patriotism is what we want. Are we doing a good job of teaching our children what America is and what she represents in the long history of the world?Continue reading "Game On"

Honey the Frenchie of BlueCairo Frenchies Leadership is essentially the stewarding of influence, and a leader must account for the use of the influence that their leadership position offers them. A leader must aim to build a relationship with their team that transcends performance metrics. They must aim to inspire, train, mentor and be aContinue reading "Leadership: The Chicken or The Dog?"

I have learned three keys to staying young and free for as long as I live. They are not rocket science, however they are hard to truly understand. First, keep forgiving. The only person that unforgiveness hurts is you. Sure, it's difficult to let go of resentment towards someone who has hurt you, however unforgivenessContinue reading "Forgive. Learn. Labor."

Sadly, Joanne Rogers, the wife of Fred Rogers, the creator and host of “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,” died on Thursday at her home in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Rogers said in a TEDx Talk in 2018, “So much a part of me was Fred. One of the things he talked about was making goodness attractive, and I thinkContinue reading "143"

My life has been a series of projects. The first project spanned 17 years, and it prepared me to enter the world as an adult. My mother and father were the "project managers," and I am grateful for their stewardship. The next project formally equipped me as a problem-solver and ran 5.5 years. When IContinue reading "Life is a Series of Projects"

What does a farmer do before she plants seeds? She tills the soil. Tilling is actually a form of deep cultivation that is necessary when preparing a new garden bed or when adding large amounts of organic material. Tilling will cultivate the soil 8-10 inches deep, perhaps even more if you are creating a newContinue reading "Planting Seeds in a Pandemic"

You've probably heard the phrase, "You can't make everyone happy." Someone said that to me this week, and it triggered my reflection about their motive for making that statement. You see, it was pretty evident they were hungry for approval. Their quest to please others was really a reflection of their need for love andContinue reading "Making Everyone Happy"