Why Strategic Planning is Important
While it may seem an obvious statement, strategic planning is an incredibly important part of leading teams and long term projects. It’s an item, I’ve observed, that many organizations seem to treat almost as an afterthought. A team develops a rationale in order to submit a budget and believe that to be planning. To a…
Were Christians Really Persecuted in the First Century?
“In the first century, Christians were crucified, burned, and thrown to the wild animals simply for proclaiming the name of Christ. This was a period of immense persecution, and if Christians wanted to survive, they had to hide out from the governing authorities.” While there is some truth in this statement, it is certainly an…
Adventure Redefined
There is just something invigorating about venturing outdoors, climbing a mountain, rappelling down a cliff and emerging with adventurous stories to tell. We live in a culture that is obsessed with adventure. Everyone wants to be labeled “adventurous”, so we hike mountains just to take breathtaking pictures to post on our social media or we…