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Good at What You Do
There are different levels of being good at something. For example, you might be good at math in that you can balance your checkbook. However, you probably aren’t good enough at math to be a rocket scientist who works for … Continue reading
Saddle Up!
While watching on television the Summer Olympic Games that recently took place in Rio, I caught some of the equestrian competition. The announcer mentioned that one competitor had earned $1 million riding her horse. I immediately thought to myself, “A … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged equestrian, illustration, riding a horse, Romans 12, spiritual gifts, Summer Olympics
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Up Next
At a recent funeral service, I was scheduled to preach right after a lady delivered a solo. It wasn’t just any lady singing. It was Faith Esham, an accomplished vocalist who for years has made a living singing opera. (Faith … Continue reading
The Leadership of Tim Duncan
Basketball great Tim Duncan just announced his retirement, ending a 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs. Long-time Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said that Duncan was “Irreplaceable.” Scott Layden, who spent four seasons as the Spurs assistant General Manager, said—“Leadership … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged consistent, excellence, humility, illustration, San Antonio Spurs, spiritual gifts, teamwork, Tim Duncan
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Leading the Way
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has apologized for his administration’s role in the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint. Furthermore, Snyder says that he will drink Flint water at home and at work for at least the next month to prove to … Continue reading
Not a Coach
I enjoy sports, and I attend a lot of local basketball games. Someone once asked me why I never got into coaching. It’s because I wouldn’t be very good at it. While I understand most of what has happened on … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged coaching, gift of leadership, Hebrews 13:17, illustration, obey your leaders, Romans 12, spiritual gifts
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Focus on Your Game
Golfer Russell Knox is not known for hitting the ball a long way off the tee. He came in at number 120 on the PGA Tour last year in driving distance. Knox comments about this: “I played with Bubba (Watson) … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Bubba Watson, illustration, PGA Tour, Russell Knox, serving the Lord, spiritual gifts
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Know Your Role
The young son of our friends was excited about the prospect of being in an upcoming wedding. As the day drew closer, the young fellow asked his mother, “When will I get to try on my bear suit?” “What are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged illustration, joke, ring bear, role, Romans 12:6, spiritual gifts
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Focus on Your Strengths
The recent passing of legendary television star Andy Griffith has given us a reason to contemplate his amazing career. Part of Griffith’s success came from the fact that he learned early on to play to his strengths. He … Continue reading
Just as He Wanted
In a cartoon drawn by Hank Ketcham, Dennis the Menace was standing in front of his mother, who was sizing him up with her usual perplexed look. Dennis was wearing skates, a fireman’s hat and a super hero’s cape. He … Continue reading
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