Category Archives: Leadership

The Influence of Wayne Smith

Posted on July 5, 2016 by jesustrek

Wayne Smith passed away last week, and his funeral service will be tomorrow at Southland Christian Church, the congregation that he loved so dearly and served so faithfully for so many years. Wayne was known for his wit and humor, … Continue reading →

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Summitt of Influence

Posted on June 30, 2016 by jesustrek

Many people are mourning the passing of one of the greatest coaches of all time, Pat Summitt, who coached the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team to 1,098 wins and 8 national championships. Coach Summitt is credited with raising the … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on June 23, 2016 by jesustrek

A veteran truck driver was training a younger man who was a brand new employee of the trucking company. After a long day on the road, the young trucker was absolutely exhausted. However, his older partner appeared to be just … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fumble!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by jesustrek

Five NFL teams are having their running backs work with a new type of practice football. The “High and Tight” footballs, which cost about $150 each, are designed to help running backs eliminate fumbles. These special footballs emit a beeping … Continue reading →

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High Expectations

Posted on June 16, 2016 by jesustrek

When a little boy expressed that he was looking forward to the day when he would be old enough to play baseball, his mother cautioned him, “You won’t be able to run very fast because of the operations you have … Continue reading →

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Incremental Sacrifice

Posted on June 10, 2016 by jesustrek

Fred Craddock once spoke to a group of ministers about an observation he had made about the subject of sacrifice. Here is what he said: “To give my life for Christ appears glorious. To pour myself out for others…to pay … Continue reading →

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Powerful Tool

Posted on June 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Jerry Kramer was a star player on the Green Bay Packer championship teams coached by the great Vince Lombardi. Lombardi, considered one of the top coaches of all time, could be tough on his players, but he also knew how … Continue reading →

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Higher Vision

Posted on June 7, 2016 by jesustrek

In the book A Saviour for All Seasons, William Barker tells about a bishop who once stayed at the home of a college president who also served as professor of physics and chemistry. The bishop expressed his belief that just … Continue reading →

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Still Improving

Posted on May 12, 2016 by jesustrek

Portland guard C.J. McCollum was voted the NBA’s Most Improved Player for the 2015-16 season. McCollum more than tripled his scoring average from the previous season. The Most Improved Player award usually goes to a young, up-and-coming player. Remarkably, Stephen … Continue reading →

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Important Business

Posted on May 6, 2016 by jesustrek

In How I Pray, Billy Graham wrote: “I heard about a young president of a company who instructed his secretary not to disturb him because he had an important appointment. The chairman of the board came in and said, “I … Continue reading →

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