Never eat alone.  Well, “never” may be a strong word, but sharing a meal maximizes your time efficiency/productivity and often gives you an enhanced feeling of well being.  I’m basically an introvert and must have my “cave time” to re-energize and collect my thoughts and to plan.  But, I’ve found over the years that a … More a TIP (To Improve Productivity):

In order to prevent forgetting something critical in the rush of a future moment, I will attach a memo at what I call the “point of action”.   For example, Monday tends to be a busy day with my attention focused on a variety of often unrelated activities.  I’ll be golfing late afternoon with friends … More a TIP (To Improve Performance):

The really big questions Christ had a way of asking incredibly powerful questions.  He was not into small talk.  We have questions about life and our relationship with God and our fellow man, and about the meaning of life and our purpose.  The Bible provides the answers.   “Ask, and it will be given to you, … More Discipleship:

We are sheep among the wolves.  “Be as wise as serpents, and as innocent as doves.”   (Matthew 10:16).  A tough and seemingly contradictory combination of character traits!  And yet, Jesus tells us, his disciples, to be just that, both wise and gentle.  It’s a tough and evil world out there, joyful Christmas songs, festive … More Be both wise and gentle

I have a military friend who came to know the Lord as a result of strangers asking him into their house for dinner on Christmas eve.  At the time he was not a U. S. citizen but was in this country to receive flight training.  The Christian couple had taken it upon themselves to walk … More Thanks – Giving back…

I transitioned into adulthood during the socially turbulent Vietnam era when many citizens had conflicted feelings regarding the military.   I had very narrowly missed the draft (compulsory service), but had volunteered for Naval Aviation at the close of the war.  The thought of service to my country, a cause greater than myself, appealed to … More Veteran’s Day: In Whom do we trust?

My 98 year old mom voted today.  It was not an easy task.  Although blessed with a sharp mind and generally good health (she would never complain anyway), she hasn’t left her house in over a year.  It was a major, hours long ordeal to ready hersel and be driven to the polls.  Why did … More Persistence and duty

As leaders and managers we’ve been involved in forming Mission & Vision statements for our business, corporation, church or staff perhaps.  But have we taken the time to do the same for ourselves, actually writing down a personal Vision & Mission Statement?  If you’ve never done so, I strongly encourage it, as it can be very … More Developing a Personal vision & mission statement…

Somewhere on a crowded campus in Northeast Florida there is a young soul in distress… A young lady struggling with painful loneliness and seeking purpose to her life, a young man tempted by drug use to silence the voices of despair in his mind.  Temptations abound.  Alternatives seem few.  So many young men and women … More Campus ministry: Reaching young souls in distress

“What I do speaks louder than what I say.”  We know that saying to be true, but do we live it?  As a parent, as a leader, as a role model to our siblings, neighbors or fellow church members…  Each of us models behavior regarding what is good, acceptable and right(eous) behavior. My first Navy … More Lead by example: Peer pressure & temptations