by sworel | Jun 28, 2010 | 2010, Musings
In the late 1700s (1790-1830), a group of wealthy influential Englishmen put feet to their prayers. As committed Christian gentlemen, they meet regularly for prayer, worship and strategy sessions. Their goal was to take their Christian theology and put it to work in...
by sworel | Jun 21, 2010 | 2010, featured, Musings
On June 4, the legionary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden went to be with the Lord. Over the past few weeks, I have read any number of stories and tributes to this famed coach and marvelous gentleman. And I have a story of my own… About 15 years ago, I was at...
by sworel | Jun 14, 2010 | 2010, Musings
I do love to read and recently figured out a myriad of reasons why I must own a Kindle. The only problem is the ease of purchasing books. I find myself just clicking away on the Amazon site. I want that one, and that one and that one! A few seconds later the text...
by sworel | Jun 7, 2010 | 2010, Musings
In one of John Maxwell’s books on leadership, there is a good story about one of the men at the Alamo. As you may remember, in 1835 a group of very committed Texas patriots made a stand against the Mexican soldiers at a small mission-turned fort in San Antonio....
by sworel | May 31, 2010 | 2010, Musings
I have had it with political ads. We are still weeks away from state elections, and the mud slinging is at a fever pitch. And I am weary of it all. In fact, I am weary of the unkind rhetoric that surrounds most every candidate and political position throughout our...
by sworel | May 24, 2010 | 2010, Musings
A while back I was visiting in a friend’s home and noticed a prominent sign displayed in her kitchen. It read, “Kindness Spoken Here.” What a great attitude adjuster for everyone in the family. It would certainly set the tone for all the...
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