When asked a question, I may not know the answer but I often suggest a book. I read a lot and love to recommend books to others. So, why not share? Here are books to consider for the new year. They are not always religious but they are interesting. The list is in no particular order. With each …
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Focus Your Daily Thoughts (Mike Van Vranken)
As believers, we know this life is temporary and there is an eternal home that follows. On what or whom do you focus your daily thoughts? And how important is it to dwell on our everlasting lives? Jesus looked at Peter and told Satan to get behind him because he had become a stumbling block. How? …
Remembering Zig Ziglar (Rev. Larry Davies)
Years ago, before becoming a pastor, I took a business trip to Dallas, Texas. The purpose was to learn how to teach "Born to Win" a motivational seminar designed by Zig Ziglar. While there, I was given a book also written by Zig: Confessions of a Happy Christian. That night, I read all of …
You’re Right – You’re Not Perfect (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
I want you to stop and consider your shortcomings. Sounds like a weird way to start a blog, I know. But it shouldn’t take you very long. We are usually painfully aware of all our flaws and failures. Our inner critic has the list ready to go at a moment’s notice. So here’s your moment’s notice. I’m …
Two Restaurants: A Parable of Hospitality (Rev. Larry Davies)
Mell (my wife) and I were attending a conference at a large hotel. The session ended early so we wandered through the lobby looking for a restaurant. At the entrance of one restaurant, the greeter said: “We’re closed now but should be open in 30 minutes.” “We were hoping to eat an early lunch,” I …
FAIL No More! (Shawn Sommerkamp)
There are only two types of blockers in business — external blockers and internal blockers. External blockers are those you can’t prevent or control. For example, you have a big client you want to close. You are taking a flight to that city and have a short layover. While connecting, a storm …
A Little Birdie Told Me (Shawn Sommerkamp)
Picture this scene: You have a final meeting scheduled with a big potential client. The first few didn’t go as well as you would have liked. Their consultant selection criteria seem harsh and several times they were abrupt during the discussions. You feel nervous, perhaps not even looking forward to …
