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Facing Unpleasant Tasks
“I fought the lawn, and the lawn won!” I don’t know how many times I have said that, usually right after a tough time mowing our backyard. Mowing the yard is probably my least favorite chore. So, what is your unpleasant task? If you are a student, it might be...
Keeping Life Nailed Down When All Hell Breaks Loose
The terrible storms that battered Florida, the Texas coast, and the Caribbean are shocking reminders of how fragile life is, how destructive nature can be, and how helpless we often are to resist its power. The most difficult storms that we experience in life, however, are often not weather...
A Praying Life | Paul Miller
There are a host of books on prayer. I've even written one myself. But my friend Jay Hofler introduced me to Paul Miller's book a Praying Life that might be the most important book I've read on prayer. It is profound in its simplicity, and, more important to me personally, it...
Give it Up To the Lord- But Don't Give Up
Before Phil Burks' company revolutionized communication for first responders, God revolutionized how Phil saw his work as a business leader. Phil Burks, CEO of the Genesis group, explained to the students and faculty at LeTourneau University, the difference between giving...
6 Ways Effective Listening Can Make You A Better Leader
Trust is the relational and emotional capital on which business runs. According to this excellent article in Forbes, leaders who listen well build trust and breed loyalty. Unfortunately, less than 2% of all professionals have had any formal training in listening skills and techniques. Here...