Every 2-3 years I re-read The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. Reading it again re-motivates me. Sometimes I get bored with his plan and want to get adventurous and create my own way...which most assuredly means that my Total Money Makeover will take longer 😉 ! Reading … Continue reading From My Notebook (21 March – 11 April 2020)
What I’ve learned from books
Experimenting with “Power Points”
I love to read. On average I read two books a month. Over the last twenty years I have divided my reading into five categories: Spiritual Leadership Church Professional/Personal Development Biographical/Autobiographical Over the last twenty years I have accumulated hundreds of books. Then things changed... I became an Army Chaplain. A few ways this changes … Continue reading Experimenting with “Power Points”
“The 12 Apostle of Ill Health”
One of my year end activities is to read through previous year(s) journals. It is exciting to see what I have learned and how I have matured... and disheartening to see those things against which I STILL struggle. Reading my own writing is a most credible witness to my personal discipline, and lack of self-control. … Continue reading “The 12 Apostle of Ill Health”
Eating Frogs and Turds
This morning I walked with a couple of my girls (we were too tired to run). While we were walking we had a great conversation about doing difficult things. I was able to string together some great, and funny, pieces of advice I've heard from others. It went like this... If you eat a frog, … Continue reading Eating Frogs and Turds
How to be original
Reading C.S. Lewis' talk on "Membership" (from his collection of speeches - The Weight of Glory). He said something that took me several gulps of coffee to finally understand, but when I grasped it I had to share it. Many people in general, but young leaders in particular, spend a lot of time searching for … Continue reading How to be original
How to get something done
These days I am learning a lot from dead men, particularly Ben Franklin and John Wesley. Both of these men were world changers. They created organizations and put forth ideas that continue to influence our lives today: John Wesley - founder of the Methodist Church; emphasis on the doctrine of sanctification Ben Franklin - created … Continue reading How to get something done
Be an expert at something…
I'm 34 now. For the last decade of my life I've been a bit of a generalist = I pursued a broad range of knowledge. For the last year I've been realizing that if you want to do something, you can't do everything. Diversity of knowledge is good for conversation. Depth of knowledge is required … Continue reading Be an expert at something…
Clippings from Spiritual Leadership
Day 7 of J. Oswald Sanders and Spiritual Leadership. Chapter 9 = More Essential Qualities of Leadership Sanders lists 9 qualities that leaders must possess and continually refine: Humor Anger Patience Friendship Tact and Diplomacy Inspirational power Executive ability The therapy of listening The art of letter writing (keep in mind that Sanders lived in … Continue reading Clippings from Spiritual Leadership
Clippings from Spiritual Leadership
Day 6 of J. Oswald Sanders and Spiritual Leadership. This chapter (and the next one) are packed with insight! I've taken several days to process and meditate on the insight Sanders shares in these chapters. I'll share the highlights. Chapter 8 = Essential Qualities of Leadership Sanders lists seven qualities that leaders possess: Discipline Vision … Continue reading Clippings from Spiritual Leadership
Clippings from “Spiritual Leadership”
Day 5 of J. Oswald Sanders and Spiritual Leadership. Chapter 7 = Insights on Leadership from St. Peter Sanders reviews St. Peter's words of counsel to leaders in the churches: To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory … Continue reading Clippings from “Spiritual Leadership”
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