Living vs. Dead
Sun and rain are the two main sources of growth and nutrition for a tree. But once a tree has fallen, those same natural elements of sun and rain will …
Living vs. Dead Read MoreAuthor: Rick Grubbs
Long Life Bulbs
How many procrastinators does it take to change a light bulb? The answer: One – but he has to wait until he can get some better light see how to …
Long Life Bulbs Read More Gallery of your Mind
When you get a free moment to think, what does your mind most enjoy thinking about? When you are not fully engaged in a task, what does your mind occupy …
Gallery of your Mind Read More Luck?
Did you hear about the genetic engineer who tried to combine a 4 leaf clover with poison ivy? He was looking for something to give him a rash of good …
Luck? Read More Total Cost of Luxury
Can you afford luxury? Maybe you’ve worked hard all your life and you’ve been able to accumulate some wealth. You’ve paid your tithe, made some offerings, and there’s still money …
Total Cost of Luxury Read More Computer Macros
Someone said you know you’re living in the computer age when you try to enter your password to start the microwave oven. It seems computers have come to control just …
Computer Macros Read More Take Time for Opportunities
Peter Drucker, considered the greatest authority on corporate management in our day, advises: “you must take time for your opportunities as well as for your problems.” That’s good advice in …
Take Time for Opportunities Read More Flexible Work Hours
Did you know there are 293 ways to make change for a dollar? That’s a lot of different combinations. In the same way, there are many different combinations for working …
Flexible Work Hours Read More Become a Manager
“Johnny, don’t you touch that. If you break it the manager will come and get you.” I’ll confess, I’ve used that technique on my three year olds just like you …
Become a Manager Read More Maple Syrup
Do you like real maple syrup? Not the flavored corn syrup we call maple syrup, but real syrup that comes from maple trees in Vermont? That delicious real maple syrup …
Maple Syrup Read More Value of a Saturday
The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it’s the unbounded joy of …
Value of a Saturday Read More Mark’s Gospel on Time
The Gospel of Mark gives us our most compact look at the life of Jesus. In 16 chapters we are given a fast-paced summary of the key events in our …
Mark’s Gospel on Time Read More A Humble Lady’s Influence
In the late 1800’s a humble Christian lady kept a toll gate near Crab Orchard, Kentucky. Mary McAfee invested each moment of her day for Jesus by giving a happy …
A Humble Lady’s Influence Read More Maxwell’s Priority System
Leadership expert John Maxwell lists 3 questions every Christian should ask when prioritizing their use of time. 1. What is required of me? This is the starting place. What things …
Maxwell’s Priority System Read More 4 Attitudes Toward Goals
What are you doing today to reach your goals? Christian leadership expert John Maxwell says there are four types of people when it comes to setting and reaching our goals. …
4 Attitudes Toward Goals Read More Memory Clinic
A man asked his buddy, “Fred, how was that memory clinic you went to last month?” “Outstanding,” Fred replied. “They taught us all the latest techniques, like visualization and association. …
Memory Clinic Read More Memos
During the years I worked as a prison chaplain I was given inmates helpers to run my office. These chaplain’s aides were often men who had little or no experience …
Memos Read More Michaelangelo’s Work
Michaelangelo spent four grueling years on his back painting over 400 larger than life figures on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The task was so demanding that when he …
Michaelangelo’s Work Read More Midlife Dilema
Someone said you know you’re in midlife when your parents think you drive too fast but your children think you drive too slow. That thought sort of captures the essence …
Midlife Dilema Read More Million Dollar Nickle
Would you offer someone $1,000,000 for a nickel? One coin collector is. He is offering the fortune for a rare 1913 Liberty Head nickel. It is one of only 5 …
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