Long ago, in a galaxy far far away, I was about to step to the platform to address an energetic audience. I was talking with a friend about the content of my presentation when the event coordinator interrupted our conversation. He dismissed my friend with a demeaning comment and asked, “Are you going to wear “THAT” outfit to the platform? …
Overcome the Fear of Death…… while speaking!
Many studies show that fear of speaking is rated right up there with their with fear of death. That is because failing as a speaker is about as painful as dying.
Confessions, Resolutions, and Discipline!
A confession and a resolution I realize that we are now four days into the new year. Confessions and resolutions certainly have no place in our lives until this coming Dec 31. However, I have a confession to make and I want to make my resolutions for 2011 public. Resolutions kept secret are really just wishful thinking. I want someone …
Would You Get On A Boat With This Man??
When my friend Randy Elrod, artist, musician, author, connoisseur and host of the annual Recreate Conference invited me to accompany him on a Caribbean cruise for creative Christians, (If God created YOU then you are creative) I answered YES before he could finish the sentence. When he invited me to be one of the speakers along with my friends Michael …
Near sighted people get there quicker
Are your dreams far away and undefined or within reach and rich with detail? I just spent a week with my youngest grandson, Tyler. He is one of the most positive little people I have ever met. His answer to almost everything is an enthusiastic “OKAY!” “Want to climb a mountain?” “OKAY!” “Want to ride the four wheeler?” “OKAY?” There …