Social distancing. Now that's a phrase that has catapulted into everyday conversations. In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked people to gather in smaller and smaller groups while maintaining six feet of separation. Since the virus spreads from person-to-person, creating the appropriate distance reduces the likelihood of infection and slows the spread of transmission. People who have underlying medical conditions such as chronic lung disease or asthma, diabetes, or recent cancer treatments are most at-risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. Social distancing is intended to create a safe environment for the most vulnerable among us. Medically-speaking it's an effective response to a new, unknown virus. A few days ago, I hosted a Facebook Live session to talk with people about how to remain steady under pressure. During the event, I was asked about how to handle the…
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These are challenging times indeed. Quarantines, social distancing, virtual classrooms, and no sitting inside of Chick-fil-A. Here is a Facebook Live session I recorded on how to remain steady when under pressure. Professor at Warner University masters in business administration (mba) presenter at the WFX National Conference former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Sermon Videos To get a better feel for my style and personality, you can watch past sermons on our YouTube channel. Coaching Opportunities One of the things I enjoy the most is helping individuals or organizations reach their full potential. It's been said, "everyone wins when a leader gets better." Guest Speaking Need an engaging speaker for your event or conference? At the moment, I am available on a limited basis to speak for seminars, workshops, or worship services. Click here to learn more. Trouble Sleeping? I've written a few books that…
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Human nature clue: Everyone wants to feel important. This need to feel valued and appreciated is built into our system. It's why kids on the playground don't want to be the last one picked to play a game of pick-up basketball. Or - even worse - not picked at all. Ultimately, it's not about the missed opportunity to showcase our basketball skills. It's about not being wanted. It's about feeling overlooked and unimportant. As we grow older, we might even develop unhealthy ways of compensating for our perceived lack of importance. Bullying Bragging Giving inappropriate intimacy New cars New wife or husband Bigger house Another new wife or husband Workaholism Chemical addiction Sexual addiction Another new car Sarcasm Belittling others Sadly, many people are shiny on the outside and hollow inside. As a leader, spouse, parent, or friend ... how do we recognize a person's God-given need to feel important…
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When we lose something and can't find it, we generally replace it with something new. We live in a throw-away society. But how does God handle lost things? Or, more importantly, how does he handle lost people? Who have lost their way or lost hope? Thankfully … he doesn’t throw us away. Nor does he replace us with something new. Instead, he offers us the chance to be made new.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or…
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I've been accused of reading too many books written by dead people. Obviously, they wrote their books while alive - but that might have been centuries ago. As you read good books from across the ages, you begin to realize that human nature has remained relatively unchanged. Our basic needs, desires, fears, hopes, and ambitions are just that - basic. They are hard-wired into what it means to be human. How we express and fulfill those needs, desires, fears, hopes, and ambitions have changed ... and they haven't changed. We still need social interaction and want to feel loved. We have an internal desire to grow and develop. If Martin Luther had lived in the 21st Century, he might have nailed his 95 theses to a virtual wall on Facebook. But he would have nailed them somewhere. Which brings me to Aristotle, a fellow whose writings are even older than…
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