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You can read this even if you haven’t seen the movie, and none of the illustrations ruin the movie if you haven’t

You can read this even if you haven’t seen the movie, and none of the illustrations ruin the movie if you haven’t

You can read this even if you haven’t seen the movie, and none of the illustrations ruin the movie if you haven’t

In an article in the Harvard Business Review, authors Robert Goffee and Gareth Jones share a question they ask when consulting executives.

WE TRIED THAT ONCE, IT FAILED, AND WE ARE NOT DOING IT AGAIN Have you heard that before? We tried it. Didn’t

Do You Need Rest?

If you need proof that we need rest, just ask ten people how they are doing. Many times, people will respond with

What or Why?

I just attended a very good conference, called “Best Practices,” that shared a multitude of good, even great, ideas of what to

Stop the Small Talk

Most of us have heard a kid say, “I am dumb and I’ll never get it.” We unhesitatingly reply with a big

New Year, New You

I am attracted to the word NEW. When I served in Michigan, I loved to go see the NEW car models at

Budgets can bring out the best and worst of a congregation. Budget meetings can be a place for conflict especially when money

Candy Cane Drop

Candy canes are a standard Christmas treat and/or decoration. The church has several children’s talks or devotions around the candy cane. But

Church membership is becoming a thing of the past. Many Christians don’t see the value in membership, or they just want to

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