Traveling Light
I glanced back toward the door. “Is the rest inside?” “This is it. I like to travel light.” That was it? Everything they owned‑‑in two suitcases and a box? “Okay,” I said. I drove them home‑‑Patricia, her deep brown … Continued
When Being Right Is Wrong
Fresh out of college, I had just moved to a new city and started attending a new church. In my new Sunday school class, where I barely knew the people, every week my stomach churned Why? Because people were … Continued
To Accomplish More, Do Less
I once led a workshop called, “When You Have More Slots than Workers.” The room had standing room only. Before beginning my presentation, I asked each person to answer the question: “Why do you think churches often have more slots … Continued
The Time Between Two Calls
I was getting to live out my dream—writing and editing full-time. I had six months of work lined up—not bad for a freelancer. But then three months went by and no more came in. Another six weeks. Still no work. … Continued