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September 8, 2022 · 4:08 am

How to Grow in Godliness?

Thomas Monaghan,  the founder of Domino’s Pizza and its CEO from 1970 to 1985 grew a small debt ridden business to what is today the largest Pizza chain in the world with sales exceeding 8.6 billion dollars in 2021.

Once asked to account for the incredible growth of the company, Monaghan explained,  “I programed everything for growth. Everyday we develop people–the key to growth is developing people, not special cheese, not tasty crust, not fast delivery, but people.  People are the key to all effective leadership.” Continue reading →

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May 20, 2019 · 5:20 am

Word of the Week: Parenting

For the past four weeks, Norma Jean and I have been living and working with the church in Madrid, Iowa.

In addition to preaching each Sunday and working with their fine young preacher, Stefan Richardson, the shepherds asked me to teach some classes on Parenting. Our theme has been Parenting with Purpose. Continue reading →

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August 21, 2014 · 5:48 am

Three Major Causes of Depression

Distressed Girl Holding Her Head

“How could Robin Williams be depressed?” We wonder.

How could anyone with that much money, fame, and success become so despondent that they would fall into the despair of suicide?

The answer is simple.  Regardless of wealth, status, or position, all people are susceptible to the discouragements of life.  The causes of depression are not “a respecter of persons.”  Continue reading →

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