The Idea of the Thing The Idea of the Thing
Decision-Making

The Idea of the Thing

Learning to recognize the “thing” versus the “idea of the thing” is huge. For years, I kept my eye out for a ’66 yellow GTO like the one I had as a kid. One day,…

Dilution is the Solution to Pollution Dilution is the Solution to Pollution
The Least of These

Dilution is the Solution to Pollution

When 172 million gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, one of the environmental experts put this out.  Greenpeace was appalled, but the principle stands. The reverse is true too. And…

The More You Have, The Less You Care The More You Have, The Less You Care
The Least of These

The More You Have, The Less You Care

Spend time in developing countries and you’ll find extremely poor people giving up what little they have to help others in need. Jeff Foxworthy volunteers at an inner city ministry here in Atlanta. Last Christmas,…

Where Does Your Significance Come From? Where Does Your Significance Come From?
Identity

Where Does Your Significance Come From?

‘How much is enough’ put us on the money trail. But ‘Where does your significance come from’ is the “who” question. Start trying to figure out where your significance comes from and it’ll lead you…

How Much Is Enough? How Much Is Enough?
Stewardship

How Much Is Enough?

There are two questions every man must answer…. How much is enough? and Where does my significance come from? Today, we’ll tackle the “how much is enough” question.  Next week, we’ll talk about significance. For…

4 Tips on How to Receive a Compliment 4 Tips on How to Receive a Compliment
Character

4 Tips on How to Receive a Compliment

I once played acoustic guitar for a Miss America contestant who sang in our high school assembly. No one knew I could play, so when the assembly was over, several people came up and complimented…

5 Principles of Paying Compliments to People 5 Principles of Paying Compliments to People
Influence with Others

5 Principles of Paying Compliments to People

“Hey, that’s a nice new haircut you have.” “Your last blog post was ‘killer’! Keep it up!” “She is such a generous friend. She brought over dinner last week when I was sick….I don’t know…

Can You Partner With Your Church? Can You Partner With Your Church?
Church

Can You Partner With Your Church?

Anyone can go to church, at least we can here in America. There’s no admission fee, no ticket required, no secret handshake (unless they haven’t let me in on it. Uh oh. I wouldn’t be…