The Hope Tank
It took me 15 years of marriage to realize that my wife has a hope tank. One day, it just hit me that she enjoyed looking forward to our planned vacations as much as actually going on them. I noticed that every time I made a promise to my wife, it somehow added joy to her; it energized her — except, of course, if I failed to keep it. It didn’t have to be a big promise; even simply planning to have breakfast together later in the week would create some excitement and expectation for her earlier in the week as she looked forward to it.
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At Patheos.com: How Moses Blew It (and Made It)
Moses is the best (and worst) example we have in the Bible of how to lead a team.
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A TEAMING LIFE INSIGHT: Elephant-Hunting!
When an elephant is in the room, hunt him down … but be careful and be prayerful.
We have all experienced those times in discussions with our friends over coffee or over the phone where the “elephant” shows up … haven’t we? Or it may be right in the middle of a staff or team meeting at work or at church, when all of a sudden there he is – that crazy “elephant.” He’s baaaack!
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The Soul of Les Miserables: Why It Touches Us
The epic musical Les Miserables, now portrayed on the big screen, contains elements so rarely seen today and yet so sorely needed. But, what is it about this grand story that captures our imagination and touches us so deeply?
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