“The Butterfly Effect” is a book written by Andy Andrews. He starts off by introducing Edward Lorenz who presented a hypothesis to the New York Academy of Science. He is theory was that: “A butterfly could flap its wings and set molecules of air in motion, which would move other molecules of air, in turn […]
…I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life, the life of toil and effort, of labor and strife; to preach that highest form of success which comes, not to the man who desire mere easy peace, but to the man who does not shrink from danger, […]
The Traveler’s Gift “The Final Summit” is a book by Andy Andrews. He’s an author that has a fascinating testimony of how he went from being homeless, living under a pier in the Gulf Shores area, to a best-selling author. His first book, “The Traveler’s Gift,” chronicles the story of a man named David […]
Assessment versus Response A “fact” is an accurate assessment of a situation. “Truth” is an accurate response to a situation. While the two words are often used interchangeably, it’s healthy to recognize the profound difference that exists between the two. Facts are based on knowledge. Statistics, status reports, studies, polls – empirical readings of whatever […]
The challenge is: How do I talk with someone in a way that make Christ look appealing when their whole approach to life and morality is based on a platform that dismisses Biblical Absolutes as antiquated, limiting and irrelevant? But the question is not whether I have to the capacity to accept what is different. […]
Honesty, Compassion, Equality and Kindness The recent comments of Phil Robertson, as far as his disagreeing with the homosexual lifestyle is neither inaccurate nor cruel, they’re just not welcome. The LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) crowd maintains that their platform is based on honesty, compassion; equality and kindness. And anyone who disagrees is engaging in […]
“Duck Dynasty” is the most successful show in cable television history.1 Recently, Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the Robertson family and founder of the “Duck Commander” brand was interviewed by GQ magazine. In the course of the interview, he expressed his Biblically based views on the morality of homosexuality. The media backlash was as swift […]
A Gauntlet is most usually thought of as the armored glove worn by knights of old. It also refers to an ancient form of discipline where a criminal was forced to walk between two columns of soldiers who would proceed to strike him as he made his way down the line. Today, gauntlets are no longer assumed […]
New Year’s Resolutions are typical this time of year. But regardless of the calendar date, setting goals is an important step to take in order to achieve the success you’re targeting. There are three things you need to keep in mind as you’re formulating your list of goals: Identify, Magnify and Clarify. First of all: […]
A musician who checks his gear before walking out the door to make sure he has everything for the gig is 100% charged. A pilot who checks his flight plan before taking off is 100% charged. You’re getting ready to make a presentation. You pause long enough to check your notes, ensure you have enough […]
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