“Whenever we get tied down to anything – a name, a body, a lifestyle – that’s the road to ruination.” – Prince I’m not a Prince fan. I missed that bus somehow, but I was impressed with the outpouring of tributes at his death in 2016. I started jotting down some of his quotes and […]

I lead a small Bible study with some friends of mine. Lately, I’ve been focusing on the many questions Jesus asked. This note isn’t a Bible lesson as much as it is a reminder of how essential questions are to effective communication. We are trained in school to answer questions. We get positive feedback when […]

Most folks watch ball games for simple enjoyment.  They hope that the team they’re pulling for wins and their favorite players perform well. I want those things too, but I try to pay attention to details about how the best teams perform. Coach Mike Krzyzewski, the great college and Olympic basketball coach says there are […]

“Trust is not granted due to your position.  It is earned due to your behavior.” – Tim Kight If behavior earns trust, it starts by creating relationships. I have a grandson just under two years old. As he is growing, he goes through periods his mother calls “stranger danger.”  In other words, he appropriately keeps […]