One letter separates the words better and bitter. Such a minor difference in appearance, yet a dramatic difference in outcome. What enables one to become better, not bitter? In an article titled Are You Coachable? in The Deseret News, Timothy R. Clark says about the term coachability: As a term, coachability has not officially enteredContinueContinue reading “Better, not Bitter”
Category Archives: Self-improvement
Your Neighborhood Sphere
A Safe Space We all need a safe space where we can explore what lies beyond our brokenness and limitations. Even if that space is available for only moments at a time, if it’s truly a safe space, it’s sacred because it also points us to the safe people who love and care about us.ContinueContinue reading “Your Neighborhood Sphere”
If I’m Not Dead, You’re Not Done
If I’m not dead, you’re not doneGreater things are still to comeOh, I believeMy best days are up ahead of meThis is my testimony https://youtu.be/7NyH9mDYECk?si=tZmaFS3pvGJhjya5 “My Testimony” live from the album, Graves Into Gardens by Elevation Worship. The song, “My Testimony,” inspired me to write this morning. It’s performed by Elevation Worship, a music ministryContinueContinue reading “If I’m Not Dead, You’re Not Done”
America’s 👍 Problem
It is so easy to 👍 something these days. Something once relegated to social media feeds can now be found in text messaging and emails. Rather than reply to a text, we can simply “like” it. Most businesses use Microsoft’s Outlook for emails and you can now “like” an email. If you subscribe to blogs,ContinueContinue reading “America’s 👍 Problem”
American (Servant) Leadership
The following statements are from two influential people in American history. Try to guess who they are and when the statements were made. 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 theContinueContinue reading “American (Servant) Leadership”
A Person to be Loved
In my 54 years on Earth, I don’t recall a time like this. Our top two presidential candidates literally hate each other. They won’t, they can’t debate in a constructive, civil manner. It feels like the trash-talking that occurs before the boxing match or MMA fight. That has a domino effect on the rest of ourContinueContinue reading “A Person to be Loved”
Today is the Only Day We Have
The essence of life is to love, and the essence of love is to serve. Love is an action that fuels our joyful living and healthy relationships with others. If we get relationships wrong, nothing else matters. Here are some relational best practices, no matter your race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexualContinueContinue reading “Today is the Only Day We Have”
Sent In Love.
What if everywhere you went this week, physically as well as virtually, you imagined you were sent in love? Your mission, your purpose for being there was to touch someone’s heart in the moment. To reach them at a human level because of something you noticed, felt, and heard them say. Imagine for every conversation,ContinueContinue reading “Sent In Love.”
The Neighbor Economy
The Neighbor Economy is a free market and free will system characterized by spontaneous, decentralized decisions through which individuals invest in a joyful heart and return generosity to meet the needs of others. It’s a perpetual cycle of joy, generosity, gratitude and grace. Joy In the context of the Neighbor Economy, joy is not aContinueContinue reading “The Neighbor Economy”
The USA’s DNA
Not all conflict is good. However, when handled properly, conflict is constructive and healthy. In fact, the ability to build a cohesive team requires it. Without the free expression of opinion, one is unable to feel a sense of ownership and consequently be committed to the cause. The founders of the United States of AmericaContinueContinue reading “The USA’s DNA”
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