To be honest, I wasn’t surprised to hear of the passing of Ravi Zacharias. Ravi had been diagnosed with cancer and his prognosis wasn’t good. Yesterday, May 15th, 2020, Ravi Zacharias passed away.
It’s a blow to those in the Christian faith. Ravi was an Indian-born, Canadian-American Christian apologist. He helped many Christians understand their faith better.
I had the opportunity to see him last year at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta. You can read my notes from Ravi Zacharias here.
Yet, his works will live on for generations. They will continue to touch Christians and non-Christians around the world.
Today, I wanted to reflect on the life of Ravi Zacharias and share some of his insights with you. They will help you become a better leader. More important, they will help you become a better person. Read more...
Can I tell you the truth today? The last couple of weeks have been hard.
I had a new job opportunity fell through. My brother-in-law passed away. One of our cars was in a wreck.
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Bad things seemed to keep piling on. One thing after the other.
Yet there was one thing I knew I could count on. Better days are ahead.
Better Days Ahead
We all go through seasons where our lives seem out of control. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring. Sometimes we don’t WANT to know what tomorrow will bring.
The days have been so bad. So hard. It seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.
I want to encourage you today. There is hope. There are better days ahead.
Maybe not tomorrow. Maybe not the next day. But keep placing one foot in front of the other. Read more...
Consider Giving On Giving Tuesday!
Today is a day of Global Giving. After gorging ourselves on turkey and pumpkin pie and spending obscene amounts of money to get the best deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we can join in with others from around the world to share our support of worthwhile causes.
If you’re struggling to decide who to give to on this Giving Tuesday, may I suggest these charities?
Grace’s Table offers a firm foundation for teen mothers and their children, from mothers-to-be, to newborns and toddlers.
Give here
Save The Storks partners with pregnancy resource centers and give abortion-vulnerable women a choice that will change their lives forever.
Give here
Greater Newark Holiday Fund is raising funds to give homeless men and women a pair of warm socks for the winter.
Give here
Pound Buddies is a no-kill dog and cat shelter in Muskegon, Michigan. Read more...
Honesty is the bedrock of trust. Without it, you have nothing. This is why we must nurture trust.
Sometimes it’s worth it to go above and beyond the expected reward. This video shows how a couple of honest people were rewarded.
What are you doing to encourage and reward honesty?
