We aren’t teaching boys what it means to be a man. They lack not only the knowledge of manhood, but any concept of the responsibilities of a man. In short, males do not know how to live and act as men.
The reason we called a leadership transition “succession” is that it is a forward-looking process. Every generation of leader will face new and different obstacles, challenges and goals. Looking back to recreate past success will fail.
George Herman “Babe” Ruth (1895 – 1948) was a professional baseball player whose career spanned 22 seasons. He’s one of the greatest heroes in American culture and considered the greatest baseball player of all time.
How do you look at the world? Some see the problems first, while others see the opportunities. Scripture instructs that Christ-followers are to go through life as optimists.
What will you do of significance with the 80-or-so years you have? When we’re young we have all the time in the world. And once we realize that isn’t true, we never have enough left to do anything with it.
An eccentric 80-year-old man hid a box somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Inside was 40 pounds of gold and jewels worth over a million dollars. The hunt was on. The treasure was real.
Alexander Smith said “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” The past, present and future all come together in one amazing, glorious, celebratory experience.
Have you ever felt that God has stopped you in your tracks? You may have thought, and planned, and prayed about it, and believed that God was with you and for you. Then suddenly the rug was pulled out from under you feet.
Someone may be “born good” in a certain area, but they lack experience. They don’t have the crucial skills to go along with their innate ability. How does one, then, develop their talent?