Should you start a profit or nonprofit?
If you are going into ministry, a question that may cross your mind or maybe should cross your mind is, "Should I start a for-profit or nonprofit organization?" That's a very serious question that should be carefully considered and answered before you found your...
The ABCDE Decision-making / Problem Solving Model
The ability to solve problems effectively or to make good decisions is vital for success. Over the years, I've been intentional about my decision making and have read extensively on problem-solving and decision making. With elements from sources I've come across, I've...
Rededicate yourself to your why and worldview before making any major decisions
We aren't always faithful to live by our purpose(why) and worldview to make choices that align with them. We all do things we don't want to do. We know that at heart we are people of integrity but every now and then we lie. We know that something is bad for our...
Choose Your Response instead of simply Reacting
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” -Victor Frankl, MD Are you frequently angry? Irritated? Full of rage? Sad? Scared? Have you responded angrily in a...
The GROWTH Model of Coaching
The GROW Model of coaching is one of the most established, time-tested, and effective frameworks for coaching employees about goal setting and performance. It was popularized by Sir John Whitmore in his best-selling book, Coaching for Performance. It has four...
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are! Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. When this blazing sun is gone, When he nothing shines upon, Then you show your little light, Twinkle, twinkle, through the night. Then the traveller in the...
I want to cultivate people
I want to plant people, water them, and remove the weeds so that they can grow. I wish to see them grow into strong, mighty trees with deep roots that can resist storms and droughts. I desire to lend my shoulders for them to stand and do better than I've ever done. I...
When to eat: When should I eat?
Eat only when you’re hungry, and stop when satisfied (not full) Three common questions that I get from people that I teach to lose weight are 1) When should I eat, and 2) How much should I eat?. 3) When should I stop eating? When should I eat? Listen to your body and...
Let your life speak, and then listen
Recently, I read Viktor Frankl's classic book, "Man's search for meaning." In it, he said something that that got me thinking and thinking differently about meaning and calling in life. He said, "Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but...
Why Some People Succeed When Others Don’t
“Every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.” ― Albert Einstein "If I have seen further than...