Midweek Pick-Me-Up
Midweek Pick-Me-Up
Let’s face it, Wednesdays aren’t anyone’s favorite. Here’s a quick, effective workout to help you get through the midweek slump: Weekly Routine: Sunday Afternoon Workout Part I: Navy Seals Pyramid
Shalom
About three weeks ago I was in the desert of Ein Gedi near the Dead Sea. I crossed through and spent a full day in the wilderness south-east of Jerusalem.
Billy Graham and Einstein
Billy Graham is now 94 years-old, and has Parkinson’s disease. In January, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy
Perseverance and Patience
Mark Patterson, a dear friend of mine, recently read my April 4th blog entry (“Purpose, Perseverance, Patience: Are You an Oak Tree or an Onion?”) and asked me to elaborate
Humility: The Key to Achievement
It is a paradox of sorts. In order to climb higher, we need to embrace humility. Going “downward” so to speak is the way up. Dying to our selfish desires
Three Types of People: Chickens, Ducks, and Swans
My friend and spiritual director, Reverend Lawrence Goshorn, recently reminded me that there are three types of people in this world: chickens, ducks, and swans. We need to remember the
Purpose, Perseverance, Patience: Are You an Oak Tree or an Onion?
An oak tree takes almost 100 years to completely mature. On the other hand, an onion takes about 100 days. But when the storm of life hits, one will stand
The Little Box and a Number
My mentor from afar, the late Jim Rohn, used to share “the little box and a number” story to inspire action. Here is my adaptation of the story. Johnny, a
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
Guess. Where was this picture taken? Please post your answer in comments.
Promises, Rewards, and the Power of Words
Richard Eppel, a new friend and a sagacious man, recently shared with me: “Andrei, the greater the promise that you can make and keep, the greater the reward.” I reflected