Live for Others

“Make the charitable assumption.” Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara To make the charitable assumption is to assume the best in others, not the worst. “For as long as I can remember, my parents taught me to look for the best in people. I think this is a very important quality in a leader too.” Richard…

We want to be glorified. There is an innate desire to be first, to be recognized for one’s accomplishments. I see it in my own life. I see it in my son’s life. In his mind, he is Michael Jordan. One should glorify his talents. In reality he is, well, Grif. A transparent story of…

Enter conversations with situational awareness. A couple of years ago, as part of a weekend retreat, my son and I took a situational awareness class. We were presented real life situations and how circumstances could have changed with an awareness of surroundings. It was a humbling class, as the leader made us all realize that…

What is truth? The answer to this question quite possibly defines and dictates a life journey more than any other question. One lives what they truly believe. Back in the year 30 (approx.) in John 18, the Bible records a private conversation between Pilate, the king who ultimately has the power to crucify an individual…

This week, I spent a few days in Las Vegas for work, about my fourth trip there this year. Whenever I am in Vegas, early AM, I head down to the lower level of the hotel and casino for a cup of coffee and a spot to read my Bible, talk to the Lord. By…

Life is a perpetual journey of searching for peace. We are promised that peace will come from personal glory, money, friends, your spouse, religion, a job title, a house, or a vacation. You name it, and the world promises that peace will be found. The promised peace ends up being an illusion. Ask anyone in…