A Digger or a Watcher?

Views: 97[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our  Brief Articles 1 page.] One day years ago, my two boys, Andy and Hal, were in the back yard playing with a neighborhood playmate, I was clipping grass in earshot of their conversation, being…

On Criticism and Critics

Views: 102[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Jesus warned that some would reproach us and say all manner of evil against us (Mat. 5:11–12). While this context warns of outright persecution, we all experience criticism of lesser degrees…

What Makes a Leader A Leader?

Views: 77[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3 page.]        There are many books on the subject of leadership. Several companies offer special seminars on the subject. Countless words have been spoken and millions of dollars spent to discover the…

People Are Impressed  

Views: 89[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] Some people are so self-conscious about what others think about them as to be unbalanced. They slink around, afraid to speak or act, for fear that someone will criticize them. They…