Martin Luther on Why Work Matters
“If you ask an insignificant maidservant why she scours a dish or milks the cow, she can say, ‘I know that the thing I do pleases God, for I have God’s Word and commandment.’ God does not look at the insignificance of the acts but at the heart that serves Him in such little things.” […]
How’s Your Health?
In a previous post, I revealed 2009 was my “Year of Hell” at the beginning of the year only to realize that it was my “Year of God” before the year had ended. God revealed Himself to me in ways I never thought possible. While He didn’t change the year’s events or their impact, what […]
Celebrate Labor Day With Our Texts
Our favorite labor-saving technology – aside from sliced bread, of course – is texting. It’s convenient, timely, and a lot more reliable than the telegraph. It’s also now available from the DFW Technology Prayer Breakfast. Thanks to Ministry by Text, our new opt-in text streams provide updates based on your role(s) for this year’s Prayer […]
John McCain’s Legacy – and Ours
With the recent passing of Senator John McCain, we have seen and heard much about his life. While not everyone was a fan of the Arizona Republican, many people of various political persuasions describe him using words such as “hero,” “patriot,” “loving father,” and “friend.” That got me thinking about the definition of a life […]
What’s Your Job When You’re Looking for a Job?
“Your new fulltime job is finding your next job.” I’ve heard that said to people in a job transition and said it myself – and it’s good advice. But how does that look on a day-to-day basis? Most people in job-search mode spend their time looking at postings, applying online, and asking people in their […]
Meet Robert Hunt, 2018 Merv Tarde Values in Leadership Circle Inductee
Robert Hunt is the owner of Renaissance Executive Forums Dallas. He serves business owners and CEOs through peer-to-peer advisory groups, executive coaching, and leadership development. His work with leaders and their teams in the Metroplex is known for changing lives for the better. Robert’s purpose is “to help others remove obstacles that keep them from […]
Meet Rusty Kennington, 2018 Merv Tarde Values in Leadership Circle Inductee
Rusty Kennington is a technology executive with a career spanning more than 30 years and multiple industries. He has worked in Fortune 500, private, and startup organizations. He has been responsible for global technology teams spanning north and south America, Europe, and Asia. Rusty was recently recruited to be the CIO for Corsicana Mattress Company. […]
Meet Eric Wilson, 2018 Merv Tarde Values in Leadership Circle Inductee
Eric Wilson has spent the last 20 years as a software developer and solutions architect, with the last five years focused on management and leadership roles. He is currently a development manager for World Ventures, a global membership and travel services company, where he is responsible for all membership services and systems. He has a […]
Everybody Prays
Whether or not you believe in a Supreme Being or not, I’m willing to bet that you pray. It may be an artifact from your childhood or a remnant of your cultural heritage, but when the right situation arises everyone says “please.” Please whom? God, of course. You see, God loves you whether or not […]