Going where you headed

If we do not change direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed. – Chinese proverb I read this the other day, and love it. Reminds me of that old saying I hear today: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results.

Ultra Marathon

As you may know from my posts, I’ve been training for a half-marathon, while my wife is training for a full marathon.  We even have pictures of our experience. I came across this video yesterday about a guy who runs Ultra Marathons.  What is an ultra marathon?  Pain!  It’s like a million miles, or something. [...]

The Power of the Parable

Think for a moment about Paul’s missionary strategy: “I have become a servant of everyone so that I can bring them to Christ. When I am with the Jews, I become one of them so that I can bring them to Christ. When I am with those who follow the Jewish laws, I do the [...]

Create, Express, Recognize

The creative process consists of three steps: 1. Create2. Express3. Recognize Create: It starts with an idea, a creative flow, an inspiration, a thought, a concern, a “what if”. Express: Then, that idea is expressed through whatever means, be it, art, music, film, painting, acting, mime, writing, sculpting…whatever. The creative idea is expressed. It takes [...]

Measuring Maturity

“Maturity can be measured by the level of uncertainty one can tolerate.”-Dick Dobbins 1985