Have you ever had a really bad day? A bad week? A bad month? Even a bad year? There was once a time when I was having one misfortune after another in every area of my life. It seemed like my personal losing streak would go on forever. The tipping point came one morning at a local QT gas station.  As […]
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A Message For Those Who Feel Hopeless Or Have Had Their Joy Stolen
Brian Dodd on April 12, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Has someone ever robbed you of hope and your dignity? Did you grow up in such a dysfunctional home that it has become difficult for you to love anyone as an adult? Do you just feel dead inside? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, please listen to story of 25 year old […]
10 Leadership Quotes And Principles From Soul Surfer
Brian Dodd on April 9, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Normal is overrated. That is the main principle I took from the inspiring true story of Bethany Hamilton, played by AnnaSophia Robb, in the movie Soul Surfer. Hamilton was a teenage surfing champion who lost her left arm in a shark attack but worked her way back to champion status once again. It is a great movie that I […]
7 Things Churches Need To Know About Welcoming Guests
Brian Dodd on April 7, 2011 in Church Leadership, Family
This week I got to spend Spring Break in Amish Country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I know, not exactly the beach, but this is our 20th wedding anniversary and a gift for my wife who is fascinated by the Amish people. The best part of this week has been staying at a local bed and breakfast […]
12 Warning Signs Of Unhealthy Leadership
Brian Dodd on April 6, 2011 in Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I once worked for someone that when anyone told him that he look tired, he had a standard response – “I didn’t know there was another option.” Well, there are other options. There has to be. Those we are called to serve need our energy. And more importantly, the task we have been called to is too […]
“Boring” Lessons On Parenting From Pastor Steven Furtick
Brian Dodd on April 4, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
If you are a regular reader of this site, you know I have a great passion for parenting. Recently, I read a practical but very profound blog on parenting written by Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church. I wanted to pass his thoughts on to you. Many of you know of Pastor Steven and if you […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of March 2011 – A Month From Hell
Brian Dodd on April 1, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Most Read, NBA, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
March 2011 will be a month I will never forget. Many things happened that will leave lasting memories and that was reflected in what the readers felt were the most popular posts. The #1 post is about a man on a highway to hell. Posts #2 and #9 were about hell on earth – Japan. […]