Asking for or accepting help is not a sign of weakness, but of strength. When Jesus was about to go through his toughest trial, he asked his closest friends to be there with him. I wouldn't count the Son of God as a wimp.
We Need Each Other
My Launching Pad…
About a month ago, 2 of my brothers, my girlfriend and her daughter, and I had the opportunity to go to sunny (and very hot) Arizona to celebrate my mom's birthday. A great time was had by all, and as always, it made me appreciate this powerhouse of a woman all the more. Now, for …
Larger Than Life – More Than a Mentor
While I didn’t make any overt declarations that day, something in me moved to want to be the man that Mr. McCullough saw in me.
The Disruptive Power of Why – Celebrating the birthday of a world changer
Her grandmother used to make maps for a living, and Imani lives to navigate them all… all because she is unafraid to ask why.
Avoiding Friendly Fire
…I can fight you and I might win, but if I get you to fight each other, I am sure to win. In the foxhole, we may look different, talk different, even like different football teams, but in that time we are, and have to be, one.
The Dirt Between Us
being willing to get in the dirt with them, to listen, to understand and to find that common ground, makes each person better, stronger and more healthy.
Not Just an “A”. So Much More…
Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to accompany one of my best friends to Beijing, China for 2 weeks of… well, a lot of hanging out and doing nothing 😉 . We had certain expectations going in that he would be busy for a good part of the day, but we would have …
Conversations on a Cloud: Dealing with Conflict and Controversy
This past week there was yet another reason for me to stay away from social media: another mass shooting at a school. This makes 18 so far, and we haven’t even gotten to the third month of the year. While I have no answers to any of the issues, I do have some strong opinions …
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