For years my highest value was freedom. Not that I knew it at the time, but as I look back over the years and the choices I’ve made in business… Working out of coffee shops, refusing to be ‘hired’ choosing to be my own boss and boasting the fact. Freedom has been the highest priority. […]
I know I’ve heard people talk about this before. But only recently has the reality and necessity of dealing with this issue ever been so apparent. The numerous thoughts that come to mind which question, challenge and try to improve my initial idea or direction is a serious problem. I use to think I was […]
The first kind of passion is your values and interests. You may be passionate about God, music or art. Some are consumed with the NBA, NRA or politics. What you actually do regarding these passions is irrelevant. You just want to give into them, study and know what’s happening with them. For example, you may have […]
Perhaps Christians need to break from studying the Bible and study church. Many know so much about scripture that the fail to know, love or care for their spiritual family and friends. “…you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters.” (Matt. 23:23) “Church” just like the word “religion” is not inherently a […]
This verse has a ‘dying empty’ type of ring to it… In that, with reflecting on the finiteness of our lives, we would then live a different today; making wiser decisions. Wisdom, as I mentioned last week is to me, making decisions with discipline. It has the ability to gauge the present and future, seen […]
I have recently picked back up the habit of reading a Proverb every day. (There are 31 Chapters in Proverbs, good for a daily practice every month. From one of the wisest men who ever lived, you can gain insights regarding parenting, business, relationships and other approaches to life.) One thing has been standing out […]
Maybe I should stop and read over what I wrote; Am I consistent with my lofty words or am I just blowing smoke? Arvell Craig
Pulling on the strings of friends This is an oldie but a good reminder… dyingempty: People are not as easily annoyed as you might think. And people whom we call “friends” in name, but rarely spend time with — I believe would love to hear from us more; even if it were just for a […]
If you don’t have a lot to say, say a little. If you have nothing good to say, say nothing. If you don’t know what to say, read a little. If you have nothing to read, nothing to say, nothing to do, go spend sometime with someone who love you.