I sought for the greatness of America in her harbors and rivers and fertile fields, and her mines and commerce. It was not there. Not until I went into the churches and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the greatness of her power. America is great because she is good; and if… Continue reading Quoted: De Tocqueville of France on America’s Churches
Author: Jay Jones
How To Say No
Leaders often find themselves stretched and overcommitted due to a desire to see progress. When asked to do, help, or perform, the passionate leader feels obligated to always say, “Yes”. However, there are times when the correct answer is, “No”… Sometimes, it’s just a bad idea. Sometimes it’s a good cause, but committing oneself would… Continue reading How To Say No
Quoted: J. Mark Jordan on the Gospel
The gospel is rugged. The worst thing that can happen to it is to remain unused, archived and kept from the volatility of a tumultuous world. It will work if we will let it.
6 Keys to Being “Super-Competent”
You have to decide to be good at what you do. Once you have made the decision to do so, Super-Competent by productivity expert Laura Stack, provides the method. Laura has identified six key attitudes or mindsets of people she says are ‘super competent’. that make up the Super Competent person: Key 1: Activity. They… Continue reading 6 Keys to Being “Super-Competent”
Ministry Is…
Ministry Is… Giving when you feel like keeping, Praying for others when you need to be prayed for, Feeding others when your own soul is hungry, Living truth before people even when you can’t see results, Hurting with other people even when your own hurt can’t be spoken, Keeping your word even when it’s not… Continue reading Ministry Is…
Quoted: Patrick Overton on Faith
When you have come to the edge of all light that you know and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.
Built on Sand…
The islands were intended as the ultimate luxury possession, even for Dubai. But the World, the ambitiously-constructed archipelago of islands shaped like the countries of the globe, is sinking back into the sea, according to evidence cited before a property tribunal. The islands were intended to be developed with tailor-made hotel complexes and luxury villas,… Continue reading Built on Sand…
Quoted: Arnold Schwarzenegger on The Cost of Growth
The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That’s what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they’ll go through the pain no matter what happens.
Guilty By Association…
Taco Bell pulled all their advertising from a racy MTV show called Skins because, “Upon further review, we’ve decided that the show is not a fit for our brand and have moved our advertising to other MTV programming,” Now, I’m not advocating MTV nor Taco Bell’s choices of shows to advertise on, but I did… Continue reading Guilty By Association…
Andy Stanley on Courageous Pastoring
Speaking from my limited view, I feel like so much of the problem with pastors is they are just scared to death. They’re scared of their people, they’re scared of deacons, they’re scared, they’re scared, they’re scared. You know, if you’re scared of someone you can’t lead them; you can hardly even influence them. Here’s… Continue reading Andy Stanley on Courageous Pastoring