Leadership and the Icarus Principle
Posted by Larry Doyle in Leadership on May 23, 2013
“It could never happen to me. I’m in control of this situation. I am too smart, or too spiritual to fall into that trap.” Ever heard anyone talk like that? Ever said those things yourself? How long was it before the words came back to haunt the speaker? It probably wasn’t too long. You may […]
Junk Removal
Posted by Larry Doyle in Encouragement, Inspirational, Spiritual Health on May 16, 2013
The other day I noticed one of those hand painted, cardboard signs nailed on a telephone pole at an intersection. It read, “Junk Removal.” There was a telephone number to call if you were interested in having your junk removed. I have never seen a sign like that before. Since then however, I have seen […]
The Jesus Nut
Posted by Larry Doyle in Inspirational, Spiritual Health on May 9, 2013
In many helicopters, there is a rotor-retaining nut that holds the main rotor to the mast. If that nut comes loose during flight, the rotors would detach from the mast and the aircraft would plunge quickly to the earth. This nut is affectionately called “the Jesus nut.” American soldiers may have coined the term during […]
How is the soil where you live?
Posted by Larry Doyle in Encouragement, Inspirational, Spiritual Health, Uncategorized on May 4, 2013
So far, so good. When I look at the beautiful stand of grass I now have in my yard, I am amazed at the difference a year of TLC has made. Last year about this time, the grass appeared to be nice and green. A closer look revealed a lot of weeds and very little […]
Church: Lamppost or Lighthouse
Posted by Larry Doyle in Community Involvement, Local Congregations on April 25, 2013
I love the analogy Jesus applied to himself and to His followers of light shining in the darkness. Speaking to His disciples, He said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the […]
From A to Z
Posted by Larry Doyle in Inspirational, Leadership on April 18, 2013
Recently I heard someone say, “The best way from A to Z is to start with Z.” This truth can be applied to many things in our lives. Whether it is a goal for a short-term project, a special event, or your life’s ambition, defining and clarifying the “Z” is essential. Knowing where we are […]
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