22
MAY
2013

Light in This Present Darkness

In this week’s EF-5 catastrophic tornado that ripped through the community of Moore, Okla., we have learned stories of those killed, miracle survivals and properties lost. In the miracle survivals, for which we thank God, we learn of even greater miracles: those acts of...
21
MAY
2013

Power in Our Thoughts

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “There is just no way I can ever do this?” or “Why do I have to always go through such trials?” or “If only he/she would do what I ask…?” I must confess…GUILTY! I read last week that the messages we tell ourselves can become self-fulfilled...
20
MAY
2013

There Is Always Something to Prove, Or Is There?

“According to a poet: ‘The warrior of light chooses his enemies,’ he knows what he is capable of; he does not have to go about the world boasting of his qualities and virtues. Nevertheless, there is always someone who wants to prove himself better than he is. For the...
13
MAY
2013

Beware: Status Anxiety and Deception

  I read a lot and I’m always looking for books that capture the mood and sentiment of modern society. A friend and colleague recommended Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton. The book is a historical and philosophical exploration about man’s quest for status. It puts forth a...
08
MAY
2013

Stand Up America: Return to San Diego

On Tuesday, May 21, we’re going back to where it all began: San Diego. If you recall last November, L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. 1ST President and Founder Derrick Boles bid farewell to his family and embarked on a life-changing journey (physically, mentally and spiritually) that...