Information is exploding. If we can avoid blowing up the planet, what will the planet be like before the end of our lives and that of our children? The world is changing. Those who would live productively in this world… Continue reading

If we don't want change, all change is intimidating. George Carlin said he put some money into one of those change machines and nothing happened. Sometimes, I'd be happy to find a change machine that actually produced transformation in any… Continue reading

Bob Burg is THE man to talk about networking through the development of relationships. He practices what he preaches. His integrity, interest in the other person, consistency, and likability engender trust and make people want to do business with him… Continue reading

I am just wondering how my new AddThis button works! var addthis_pub="tomsims"; http://s7.addthis.com/js/200/addthis_widget.js Continue reading

George Barna and Jim Wallis are introducing, at the same time, some stimulating reading and challenging thinking for the church to consider in these critical missional days. They have created an arena of discussion of what it means to be… Continue reading

When Vivek decided to coach his daughter’s basketball team, he was often baffled by the way Americans played it. He thought it was mindless. Team A would score and then immediately retreat to its own end of the court. Team… Continue reading

If swine flew then it would prove that pigs fly. If pigs could fly If pigs fly, then why oh why, can’t I? Continue reading

Bear with me as I meditate on the meaning of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price. I am preaching on this very simple and profound passage tomorrow.  My thoughts have led me down several paths… Continue reading

"What am I willing to lose in order to gain all?" The parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of unspeakable worth all lead to the question. Everything must go? What does that include? What is best? … Continue reading