In spite of the extent to which Solomon went to find happiness, because he left God out of the picture, nothing satisfied. It never will. Satisfaction in life will never occur until there is a meaningful connection with the living Lord above the sun.

Leadership is influence. To the extent we influence others, we lead them.

If the pace and the push, the noise and the crowds are getting to you, it's time to stop the nonsense and find a place of solace to refresh your spirit

We aren't just thrown on this earth like dice tossed across a table. We are lovingly placed here for a purpose

No one is immune to temptation. Not even a hero. Not even a nobody. Not even people like you and me. Lust is never very far away. And just when you least expect it, there it is again.

I don't see life divided into public and private, secular and sacred. It's all an open place of service before our God.

Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it's okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.