Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
Death is not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when. And since the clock is ticking, and each tick could be your last, don’t wait until it’s too late. As long as you have this moment, make it count.… Read the rest
Tuesday, May 19th, 2020
Playwright Neil Simon once said, “Don’t listen to those who say, ‘It’s not done that way.’ Maybe it’s not, but maybe you will.” Just because it has never been done doesn’t mean it never will. “I can do ALL things through Christ” (Philippians 4:13).… Read the rest
Monday, May 18th, 2020
If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. Unfortunately, we can easily become creatures of habit rather than people with heart. Don’t let your routines overshadow God’s purposed dreams.… Read the rest
Sunday, May 17th, 2020
When it comes to death, the playing field is equal. We all will die—there’s no getting around it. And being that the death rate is still hovering around 100%, it’s probably best to make sure your eternal future is secure before your temporal stuff is. You are not ready to live until you are ready to die.… Read the rest
Saturday, May 16th, 2020
Don’t live your life with good intentions unless you are committed to being intentional about doing good. Paul writes, “At ALL times make it your aim to do good to one another and to all people” (1 Thessalonians 5:15).… Read the rest
Friday, May 15th, 2020
Never withhold words that can benefit another. One of the most powerful tools we have is our voice—and within our lips lies the power to build up or tear down. Let people know they have value, and make it your daily choice to breathe such words into them.… Read the rest
Thursday, May 14th, 2020
Most of us don’t make the best use of our time. We’d rather count minutes than embrace moments. The goal in life is NOT to simply finish, but to finish well. Life isn’t about accomplishment; it’s about investment. Make each moment count.… Read the rest
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
One of the great myths of our day is that time flies. Time doesn’t fly, but it does tick, and it’s important to know that each tick is non-refundable. Too often, we take time for granted only to realize we can never get it back. I know that if time were money, we would be a whole lot more attentive to where it was going, and to what.… Read the rest
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
Leadership is not received, but achieved. You cannot simply deem yourself the leader and expect others to follow. Leadership is earned. You cannot cut any corners. There is no easy road you can take. You have to build the foundation of it—one brick at a time.… Read the rest
Monday, May 11th, 2020
Leading is a marathon, not a sprint. As Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither is good leadership. I’m not saying you have to pace yourself, but learn to place yourself—be committed to the long haul and investing in the right things.… Read the rest
Sunday, May 10th, 2020
Leaders love everybody, but they move with the movers. Discover those around you who make things happen and start spending quality time with them. When life is done, I want to look back and know I made the biggest impact I could. Don’t you?… Read the rest
Saturday, May 9th, 2020
Too often, we live our lives at arm’s length. If we really want to leave a lasting legacy, then we have to be willing to get up close and personal. We’re going to have to move against those fears that keep us at arm’s length. The key to authenticity is vulnerability.… Read the rest
Friday, May 8th, 2020
Grace is a gift, not a gain. God didn’t owe us anything. He gave us something we didn’t deserve. So embrace each moment. Live each day in response to this precious gift.… Read the rest
Thursday, May 7th, 2020
Dreams cut short, are lives cut off. Every person was created by God to make a difference. The question is, what kind of difference are you making? When you’re not living out your God–purposed dreams, it not only affects you, but also those around you. When we’re not living our lives to the fullest potential, others are affected in negative ways.… Read the rest
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020
Direction requires decision. Nothing happens by chance; everything happens by choice. Everybody is heading in a direction somewhere, and that somewhere lies within the decisions we make. If you don’t like the direction you’re going, then make a choice to change it. As Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland so eloquently stated, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.”… Read the rest
Tuesday, May 5th, 2020
I’ve heard it said that a successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that have been thrown at him. Criticism is a part of life and is always difficult to receive. But somewhere amidst the pain, you must find that morsel of truth from which to learn. Thus, rather than react, respond. Take the lesson and build with it. You’ll always get better rather than bitter.… Read the rest
Monday, May 4th, 2020
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”… Read the rest
Sunday, May 3rd, 2020
Expect storms – they happen. A worry-free life is no life. Everybody faces challenges. Everybody faces difficulty. The key to success is in HOW you face them. I’d like to offer that we paddle and pray. To stop means you quit. To pray means you’ve already won.… Read the rest
Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
Excitement is the belief of what can be. I love sports, and one of my great joys in life is the pre-game. Every weekend my heart still begins to beat a little faster thinking of what can be. So step out, take a risk, and believe – God’s not finished, and neither are you.… Read the rest
Friday, May 1st, 2020
There’s no failure except when you stop trying. As we all have heard so many times, “It’s not how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get back up.” Successful people just don’t know when to quit – it’s not part of their vocabulary.… Read the rest
Thursday, April 30th, 2020
Every attack has a small kernel of truth. Don’t take every criticism personal; instead, leverage it for future success. Look for that kernel of truth in your attacks. Let the winds that people blow propel you to a better tomorrow. The only thing I’ve really learned about the press is that they waste a lot of ink.… Read the rest
Wednesday, April 29th, 2020
Empower people at the pace of proven. Release people at the pace of unproven. There’s no quick trip to the top. There’s no easy way to success. As people take steps toward success, reward them. When they look to blame and/or attempt to find an easier way, rebuke them.… Read the rest
Tuesday, April 28th, 2020
Dreams cut short are lives cut off. Imagine for a moment if Walt Disney would have never created a mouse. Walt was fired by a newspaper editor because “he lacked imagination and had no good ideas.” He went bankrupt several times before he built Disneyland. In fact, the proposed park was rejected by the city of Anaheim on the grounds that it would attract only riffraff. You have a dream; believe in that dream, and never forget that your dream may be someone else’s launching pad. The Bible says, “All things are possible to those who believe” (Mark 9:23).… Read the rest
Monday, April 27th, 2020
Don’t prove you are a good leader; be a good leader. Our self-worth cannot be attained by the opinions of others. It is our sole responsibility to go out and do the right thing. We cannot determine how people will respond to what we do, but at the end of the day, we can know that we led well.… Read the rest
Sunday, April 26th, 2020
The idea that time heals all wounds is a load of crap. The best time to heal any wound is right now. Don’t delay on God’s way – make the call. Humble yourself. Apologize. Quit waiting for someone to come to you when you have the ability to go to them – the same way God came to us.… Read the rest