In the summer of 2006 I was honored with an invitation to headline the first open air, Christian concert in a central city of the nation of Bosnia. The great majority of the population of this region being Muslim, it was a true wonder that the event was approved by the Muslim mayor of the city. Advertisements were posted, staging …
I Have Decided To Stop
Often times in life it takes more faith to stop than it does to keep going. There can be a lot of risk in stopping. “What if I miss an opportunity? What if a competitor claims the space? What if people stop inviting me? What if I can’t get back to form fast enough?” Thoughts like these can consume people’s …
Miles Apart in the Same Room
It’s been said that there’s nothing like the gift of presence. Sure, presents are nice and experiences are special but having someone to share those gifts and experiences with are what make life full. Most of us have had those moments where we witnessed something amazing or had something cool happen to us and we found ourselves looking to our …
Are You Driven By Gratitude?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what drives people. I hear a lot about how people are ‘driven’ to accomplish certain goals or reach certain milestones. If you’ve been watching the NBA Finals recently (or Stanley Cup Finals for that matter) you hear a lot about the drive these athletes have to win a championship or the ‘chip on …
A Hitchhiker Saved My Life
You don’t have to be on the highway very long before you encounter a person who is asking for some help on the side of the road. It can be a person holding a sign asking for money at an intersection or it can be a guy with a backpack and his thumb out trying to get a ride. Everyone …
Vain Imaginations: What Do You Mean?
Anticipation is a curious thing. It has so many values in so many places in society. You can make a lot of money if you can anticipate what certain markets or trends are going to do. You can be very successful in athletics if you can rightly anticipate what the other player is going to do and position yourself to …