Recognition

A Special Day

2020-09-28T01:22:03-05:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , , |

When I was a child, September was a big month. In our immediate family there were three of us with September birthdays. A birthday is one of the few times in the year to help someone feel special. Holidays are celebrated by all, but a birthday is an opportunity to be personally recognized. Many insurance practices have been built on ...

Recognition and Appreciation

2020-01-13T23:21:12-06:00January 14th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

My wife, Kathy, is masterful at showing recognition and appreciation to others. It’s rare for me to go into a retail store or business with Kathy without seeing her stop to praise someone for a job well done or to appreciate their value. There’s a difference between recognition and appreciation. Recognition is when you give positive praise or feedback for someone’s ...

Memorial Day Tribute

2019-05-15T16:34:21-05:00May 27th, 2019|Tags: , |

During lunch with our now deceased friend, Cliff, Kathy and I learned about Cliff’s service on a Navy destroyer during World War II when a Kamikaze pilot hit and sunk the ship. Half of the crew died that day. Cliff watched helplessly as two sharks devoured his friend, while he desperately tried to pull him to safety. Cliff carried that ...

The Source of Success

2019-04-23T17:00:11-05:00April 29th, 2019|Tags: , , |

Whether it’s landing a deal that seemed impossible or implementing a new software program on time, we all love experiencing success. For those who follow Jesus, however, it’s important to remember where those successes came from, and to give credit where credit is due. Joseph was a great role model. Even though he had been sold into slavery, Joseph was ...

President’s Day Reflections

2019-02-17T00:33:45-06:00February 18th, 2019|Tags: , , , |

Taking President’s Day to be reminded of great leaders and their past struggles is a helpful way to inspire and shape the culture of a nation. Businesses have a similar opportunity! Hebrews 11 highlights several heroes of the faith like Abraham, Moses, and Noah and chronicles their experiences to encourage us by their past struggles and victories. Hebrews 12:1 goes ...

The Three P’s – Part II

2018-10-01T16:33:58-05:00October 10th, 2018|Tags: , , |

A former General Mills executive, Marc Belton, discussed three P’s: Perks, Privilege, and Power in an interview with Dallas Theological Seminary. Today, let’s discuss Privilege. As leaders rise through the ranks of an organization, their position often affords them more privilege. Maybe it’s more freedom as to how you spend your time, company cars, or invitations to meet with influential ...

A Special Day

2018-08-29T16:08:47-05:00September 17th, 2018|Tags: , , |

When I was a child, September was a big month. In our immediate family there were three of us with September birthdays. A birthday is one of the few times in the year to help someone feel special. Holidays are celebrated by all, but a birthday is an opportunity to be personally recognized. Many insurance practices have been built on ...

Let Customers Tell Others

2017-06-30T15:01:41-05:00July 27th, 2017|Tags: , , |

In John 4, Jesus spoke profoundly to a Samaritan woman. His words ended up rippling through her community. In verses 28-30 we read, “The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, ‘Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?’ So the ...

The 5 Ps of Work Part II

2017-06-30T12:21:16-05:00July 11th, 2017|Tags: , , |

This week we’re discussing the 5 Ps of the importance of our work. Yesterday we discussed Purpose, today let’s discuss Provision. When God was creating the heavens and the earth, He performed His work in a way to assure that man and all animals had a means of provision and sustenance. In Genesis 1:29 we read, “Then God said, “I ...

An Encounter with God

2017-03-29T14:10:45-05:00April 14th, 2017|Tags: , , |

On Good Friday, over 2000 years ago, Jesus had been convicted, beaten, mocked, and nailed to a cross. Some Roman Centurions participated in this horrific act, assuming Jesus was just another criminal. But that changed after Jesus breathed his last breath. God had covered the land with darkness, unleashed an earthquake and many who had been dead came alive. This ...

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