Archives for January 2007
What is in a name?
I’ve been thinking about how important a name is. A name is an announcement of purpose, destiny and often character.
My name, David, means “beloved” and that’s what I have always felt. I’ve always felt loved and favoured. That might come from the fact that every time someone calls me by my name they are reinforcing [...]
Missing Teens
Just came across this in one of the blogs I read and thought I would pass it on Brent writes:
I’m posting this to help a friend, in case someone out there reads this and happens to make a connection. His daughter, Rachael Crites, and a friend, Rachael Smith, have been missing since Friday. I spoke [...]
Love a challenge?
As I’ve been sitting here the last few minutes praying and meditating, I’ve had a revelation.
I love a challenge!
That’s right! I am a problem solving, mountain moving, faith-walking conqueror in life. I don’t let life get me down. I get over it.
There are no obstacles that can stop me, only challenges that will grow [...]
change a habit: permanently!
From time to time I get asked about how to make permanent change in life. It’s a fact that few people actually make permanent changes in their life. Often we can extract a few superficial changes but to make permanent change in a significant area of your life is not easy. Not even close.
However there [...]
what is in a word?
It’s amazing how often misunderstandings happen because words don’t mean the same thing to everyone. And every so often, that misunderstanding slows down progress.
Sharing a common vocabulary is particularily important when involved in leadership. As a leader you are always communicating something to someone. If you’re not selling the vision you’re recruiting people to join [...]