“Find Your Greatness” is the theme of the new Nike ad. Since Nike is not an official sponsor of the 2012 London Olympics, they cleverly initiated a marketing campaign featuring athletes in towns named “London.” Little London, Jamaica. East London, South Africa. And even a health club called London Gym in London, Ohio! But here’s the really neat part of the ad. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Find Your Greatness
Don’t Drop The Ball!
“He dropped the ball,” is an American idiom we use to describe someone who didn’t do the job right. Or failed to complete an assignment. Or can’t be depended on. Or blundered in some way. It means to make an error, or to miss an opportunity. For instance, we say “the goal was in sight, but John dropped the ball.” Do you know where the expression originated? Continue reading
Filed under Christian Living
IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! Words of Anguish
Strange. Startling. Shocking. All of these words and more describe this plaintive cry of Christ from the cross. They are unsettling. They confound us. They even appall us. What were they? Continue reading
Filed under Cross, It's Friday. But Sunday's Coming!, Jesus
Little Things Mean A Lot
My Franklin Planner has a quote or motivational saying for each day on the calendar. They are all good. But this one jumped out at me. “Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.” –Edmund Burke Continue reading
Filed under Relationships
Do You Know Why They Died?
Alexander Teves. John Larimer. Matthew McQuinn. Jon Blunk. You’ve probably seen the names of these men, but may not recognize who they are. They were among the 12 that were murdered in the movie massacre in Aurora, Colorado, last week. But it is how they died that makes their story touching and unique. Continue reading
Filed under Jesus, Love, Uncategorized
Critics Cry “Fowl Play” On Chick-fil-A
(Here’s the #1 post of 2012 based on both hits and views. Who knew a chicken company could cause such a flap?!)
I like Chick-fil-A. I like their chicken sandwich. I like their chicken noodle soup. I like their salads. I like their shakes. I like their waffle fries. And I really like their sausage biscuit. But not everyone likes Chick-fil-A as much as I do. Critics are crying, “Fowl!” Continue reading
Filed under 2012 Top Posts, Culture
How Do You Explain Evil?
Horrific. Tragic. Abhorrent. These words all have been used to describe the deadly Colorado theater shootings over the weekend. 12 people have died and 58 were injured at the hands of this murdering madman. Certainly our prayers are for the victims and their families. Continue reading
Filed under Sin
IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! Words of Affection
When you are suffering, where is your focus? When you are in physical pain, what are your feelings? When you are mistreated by others, how are you reacting? Continue reading
Filed under Cross, It's Friday. But Sunday's Coming!
A Story of Grace and Mercy
Yesterday I was reading a story about the owner of an estate that was hiring workers. He went out and very early in the morning and found several qualified for the job. They agreed on $75 for a full day’s work. Continue reading
Filed under Christian Living
One Simple Principle That Will Change Your Life
Stephen Covey died Monday. He was a former professor at BYU, author, motivator, and business coach. He was probably best known for his best-selling book “Seven Habits of Highly Successful People.” I have applied the “7 Habits” paradigm to church growth and personal discipleship, as have many others. His organizational tools through Franklin-Covey stores have helped many of us stay focused, organized, and on time!
Covey was a great believer in personal responsibility and accountability. He taught something he called the 90/10 principle. What does it mean? Continue reading
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