Blogs
Just Back From South Africa
I just finished another trip to South Africa and had a wonderful time. Africa is an amazing place, and South Africa is really spectacular to me. I envision that I will be going there at least once a year for the rest of my life. People often ask me why I fly 18 hours one way to Africa.
Hope Bonds in Public Eye
I saw that CNBC's Dylan Ratigan suggested that public/private cooperation on the banking bailout should include Hope bonds so that the average person can profit as well. I had not thought of Hope bonds from this perspective, but it makes a tremendous amount of sense.
Would Someone Ask Me to Buy Hope Bonds?
The Collapse of the Moral Order
Leave Michael Phelps Alone
When Michael Phelps was winning all of those gold medals during the Summer Olympics, I remember being disgusted by the "god-like" status that we bestowed upon him in the press and media. It was hero-worship of the highest order.
PRIVILEGE TO LEAD A GREAT TEAM
Change – Building Quality Relationships
Inauguration Day - Only GOD
On inauguration day, I came to work. I watched the inauguration with the staff, a few members and visitors from the community. I was overwhelmed by all that I saw and heard. Never in my lifetime did I expect that I would see an African American president.
The Life-Giving Power of Community
First, I want to thank all of you that are part of my blogging family. I want you to forgive me for sometimes I am slow at getting my entries done. I am committing myself to a Monday morning and Thursday morning entry. Today is Tuesday and this is the entry for Monday. Thanks for your patience and your continuing efforts to stay connected.
What Happens When We Listen
The awesome nature of God was made evident in our worship service this past Sunday. The aftershocks of the service still linger in my heart and spirit. God gave us thirty-three new servants. What an awesome start to the year.
