“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • Wendy Says You Need a PHD!

    In an article entitled "What It Takes to Be a Successful Entrepreneur," Wendy Kwek says (among other things: YOU NEED P.H.D.!! "I believe that everyone can be successful in business if you set your heart, mind and soul to becoming… Continue reading

  • “Direct Selling Success in 2007″ from”Direct Selling News”

    First w turn to Tony Jeary in his article: Communicating Your Opportunity: Clarity, Focus, and Execution. Jeary, one of the top trainers in America, answers the question, "How do direct selling executives achieve success in 2007?" "People usually come to… Continue reading

  • The Secret

    My friend Gary Allen alerted me to “The Secret” about a month ago and I ordered it and watched it. He has asked me on several occasions to formulate an evaluation  and comment from a Christian perspective. I am finally getting… Continue reading

  • Another quote from Gerald May

    Here is another quote from Gerald May found on the Aninam Recro blog. Willingness implies a surrendering of one’s self-separateness, an entering into, an immersion in the deepest processes of life itself. It is a realization that one already is… Continue reading

  • Gerald May 1940-2005

    I was looking for Gerald May online since it had been some time since we had  corresponded and I was no longer receiving the newsletter from Shalem. I was very sad to learn that Jerry died in 2005. Shalem Institute’s… Continue reading

  • Answer Tips – New Feature

    I just added a new feature called Answer Tips from Answers.com. Double click any word in any posting here for more information. It works! Continue reading

  • Pastoral Retrospective

    THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE I BECAME A PASTOR Good words from a blogger I just discovered. Here is a powerful quote from the author Dr. Larry Taylor: "Nothing in God’s plan is dependant on you. Everything God wants… Continue reading

  • Well Intentioned Dragons

    JimKang offers a good review of a wonderful book whose title is propelling enough to keep me busy for a while. Well Intentioned Dragons reminds us that our greatest struggles are not necessarily with people who desire to be evil… Continue reading

  • Two New Blogs

    I have just started two new blogs. Affliliate Buzz is designed to filter and disseminate information from the growing arena of affliate marketing. I hope to learn and apply as much as or more than  I teach. Protect Your Identity… Continue reading

  • Free Lunches and Networking

    Those who are convinced that I attend all these meetings around town for the free food will have to rethink things now that I am on this high metabolism diet with my spousal unit. I brought my own trail mix… Continue reading