I've been thinking about attacks... Laura Hillenbrand, the author of Seabiscuit, has written a new book entitled Unbroken in which she tells an astonishing tale of survival, resilience, and redemption. During World War II, Louis Zamperini joined the Army Air Corps as...

I've been thinking about traction... Our long-awaited Montage weekend in Laguna Beach with Phoenix Seminary investors is over but as I continue to reflect on it, all I can say is, "It was over the top!" Let me explain.A week or so before we left for the weekend,...

I've been thinking about anxiety... When priorities converge and conflict results, "splitting" occurs. I am speaking here of intense emotional pain - a deep piercing - caused by being divided within myself over what my priorities should be in a particular situation.As...

I've been thinking about change... Because I have been contemplating transformational change, thoughts about how this happens have been rolling around in my head for several months.Discovering what motivates the heart of an individual is a tricky challenge. But, I...

I've been thinking about memories... On the other side of Christmas I have been evaluating the memories I made this year. I love to give and give generously when the opportunity presents itself. I've been asking myself why.I often think of Mary of Bethany, Lazarus'...

I've been thinking about generosity... For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord...

I've been thinking about design... Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple and the man who transformed consumer technology, died on October 5, 2011 at the age of 56. The story of his final moments is positively revelatory, especially in light of what his sister, Mona...

I've been thinking about marriage... Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett, married in 1846Frank Butler and Annie Oakley, married in 1882Pierre and Marie Curie, married in 1895George Burns and Gracie Allen, married in 1926Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, married in 1943...

I've been thinking about pressure... Compulsion - the state of being compelledCompelled - to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly; to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure Have you noticed that compelling someone to do something does not work very well?...

I've been thinking about significance... Synchronization or "syncing" is an important piece of technology that has come of age in this generation. We all know that data synchronization between our favorite devices is necessary to keep all of the facets of our daily...