“Superior preparation rarely tastes defeat.” That’s a quote made by the great American sales trainer, Tom Hopkins. I have always loved that quote. Since I have become a Christian, I have often wondered if there was a biblical equivalent. As a father, that’s one of the desires that I have for my kids. I want them to be successful at the truly valuable things in life. We all realize that we cannot be experts in everything, yet we also recognize that it sure helps to do the important things really well. When I leave this earth, I am intent on […]

American Christians have traditionally considered voting for a president a sacred duty. Every four years the question was not whether to vote, but for whom to vote – typically a Republican or a Democrat. Two election cycles ago, Ted Lewis edited a collection of essays, Electing not to Vote: Christian Reflections on Reasons for Not Voting. Few paid attention. But today, during a bitter and controversial primary, more Christians are wrestling with the option of not voting. At the same time, many continue to argue for one of the two main candidates, while others are opting to vote independent. Whatever […]

Every 2016 High School graduate is about to face a new world. This is a world of independence, freedom and self-discovery — a world in which becoming a responsible adult is the end game and learning how to become a responsible adult is the process in which to get there. If you have just graduated, then you are facing a few options in life. The first option is to further your education through local college or move away from home to attend a college or university. The second option is entering into the working world, looking for a job or […]