Believe it or not, it was only 15 years ago today that Steve Jobs, the head of Apple, announced the imminent public launch of Apple’s first iPhone. When I heard this, I admit that I was dumbfounded! How can that…
It’s been a frustrating day. This time of year is always is filled with many government interactions. There are personal tax returns, corporate returns, state filings, unemployment reports and a host of other things that have to be done in…
Most Christian churches have been singing Christmas carols throughout the month of December in anticipation of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Since it is still technically Christmastide through January 5th, I thought it might be in order to…
Are there certain places, or times, when you feel closer to God? Most believers would say this is true in their lives. This idea originated in the Celtic tradition in Great Britain when people believed that the island of Iona…
Sixteen years ago this December 15th, I earned my first doctorate – a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in coaching people and families in career transition. It is an area that I have worked in for the past…
Earlier this week, we lost my childhood hero, Indy 500 legend Al Unser, Sr. after a 17 year battle with cancer. This past July, he was in town for a reunion of 4-time winners, including A.J.Foyt and Rick Mears, as…
We were at the hospital when you were born and saw you within minutes of your birth… Not only did we want to be there – your mother wanted us there to welcome you into the world as well; and…
Sixteen years ago today, I was on a consulting job out in Washington state. Without going into too much detail, I was asked to determine why their new product pipeline wasn’t full of products and I was to help with…
Each week, I am in several situations where I listen to pastors preach or people pray. Since I teach quite a bit, I have always taken an interest in how other pastors and people of faith prepare for appearances in…
Throughout the years, our daughter Kristin has had more than her share of medical challenges. She has had an usually difficult time with auto immune issues and I have made it a priority to go with Kristin to her infusions…