It's been a good while since I have posted any quotes from leaders, so today I decided to select a few for you to read. I just found a book given to me by Lou Brock and entitled "Quotations; The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans." I believe you will enjoy what these Americans have to say.
"Since 16 years of age, my every morning prayer is, 'O, God, don't let me die until I'm dead.'"
Thomas S. Haggai
"Eternal life in His Son Jesus Christ is All of God. I can make no effort to attain it. I can only accept what He offers, believe and trust in Him." Billy Graham
"There is nothing more important in your business or personal life than integrity."
Sam Fox
"It's nice to be praised, but it's more important to be the best at what you do, be happy in God's will and be happy in your work." Archie W. Dunham
"Most people have an inner person that holds the keys to their social, leadership, and relationship performances."
Louis C. Brock
"The Preservers of History are as Heroic as its Makers."
Engraved on the front of Pat Neff Hall, Baylor University
"You have to know where you want to go and what you want to do. Then you have to have a strategy to get there. And you have to stay focused."
Joseph E. Antonini
"Everyone has special gifts from God. The challenge is to use those gifts well, on the field and when the game is over."
Henry "Hank" L. Aaron
"Try to do better today than yesterday."
Darrell Royal
"The thing I enjoy the most is putting underprivileged high school graduates through college."
Alber A. Robin
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
IT'S TIME TO CHANGE
For several years now, I have been thinking, praying, and dreaming about how to help the children who grow up in homes where there appears to be little hope for success, even in the United States of America. For too long, I have watched millions of dollars spent on programs to help the nation's high school students emerge from the cycle of poverty and lack of education. Some have been helped, but for the most part the money has not been well-spent.
We have been watching the decline of public education, especially in the large cities of America. St. Louis, for example, had at one time one of the best public school systems in America. In fact, the first kindergarten in America was in the St. Louis Public Schools. We have seen learned educatiors come and go in their vain attempts to correct the many problems that are now associated with city schools. Part of the problem stems from the fact that the average tenure of a school superintendent is three years. In those three years, there cannot be long-range planning and our problems cannot be fixed in three years.
It is my conviction that we need to take the following steps to fix schools and in the process fix what is wrong with America.
1. Every parent of every newborn child must enroll in the Parents As Teacher Program. This program was the brain-child of Dr. Arthur L. Mallory when he was Commissioner of Education in the state of Missouri. PAT is now in every state of the union and in many foreign countries. PAT has a proven track record of success. Dr. Mallory is on board with what we are endeavoring to accomplish.
2. Parents and children need to be told and shown that there is no financial reason for the child not to have a post-secondary education. This needs to be continuously underscored in the kindergarten. Scholarships must be waiting for the children when they go through these programs and graduate of a secondary institution.
3. There must be after school financial literacy for the children beginning in kindergarten. Local churches can be the home for this activity. Through the third grade, various leaning and fun activities must be a vital part of this program. There will be field trips to various colleges and universities.
4. We must have dinners, think-tanks, and direction for parents which will be lead by Christian educators who have a track record for knowing what they are doing.
5. Colleges and universities must be visited and come on board with scholarships and other means of financial assistance.
We have begun the America's Scholarship Program where money will be placed in interest earning accounts for the kindergartner who goes through this program and graduates for high school. This is where the reader of this blog comes into play. I am asking interested people who feel this program makes sense to help us financially. Nine out of every ten dollars will go for scholarships. The other dollar is for administrative costs. I would ask you to pray about this and then give as the Lord leads. Make your check out to "One Accord-K." Your gift is tax deductible as One Accord is a 501-c-3 Not for profit corporation. Send your check to P. O. Box 1364, St. Charles, MO 63302. Understand that the results from this program will take place 13 years from next year's beginning of kindergarten.
Our children need your help and so does America.
We have been watching the decline of public education, especially in the large cities of America. St. Louis, for example, had at one time one of the best public school systems in America. In fact, the first kindergarten in America was in the St. Louis Public Schools. We have seen learned educatiors come and go in their vain attempts to correct the many problems that are now associated with city schools. Part of the problem stems from the fact that the average tenure of a school superintendent is three years. In those three years, there cannot be long-range planning and our problems cannot be fixed in three years.
It is my conviction that we need to take the following steps to fix schools and in the process fix what is wrong with America.
1. Every parent of every newborn child must enroll in the Parents As Teacher Program. This program was the brain-child of Dr. Arthur L. Mallory when he was Commissioner of Education in the state of Missouri. PAT is now in every state of the union and in many foreign countries. PAT has a proven track record of success. Dr. Mallory is on board with what we are endeavoring to accomplish.
2. Parents and children need to be told and shown that there is no financial reason for the child not to have a post-secondary education. This needs to be continuously underscored in the kindergarten. Scholarships must be waiting for the children when they go through these programs and graduate of a secondary institution.
3. There must be after school financial literacy for the children beginning in kindergarten. Local churches can be the home for this activity. Through the third grade, various leaning and fun activities must be a vital part of this program. There will be field trips to various colleges and universities.
4. We must have dinners, think-tanks, and direction for parents which will be lead by Christian educators who have a track record for knowing what they are doing.
5. Colleges and universities must be visited and come on board with scholarships and other means of financial assistance.
We have begun the America's Scholarship Program where money will be placed in interest earning accounts for the kindergartner who goes through this program and graduates for high school. This is where the reader of this blog comes into play. I am asking interested people who feel this program makes sense to help us financially. Nine out of every ten dollars will go for scholarships. The other dollar is for administrative costs. I would ask you to pray about this and then give as the Lord leads. Make your check out to "One Accord-K." Your gift is tax deductible as One Accord is a 501-c-3 Not for profit corporation. Send your check to P. O. Box 1364, St. Charles, MO 63302. Understand that the results from this program will take place 13 years from next year's beginning of kindergarten.
Our children need your help and so does America.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
A SPECIAL KIND OF SERVANT
Hal Herweck, Jr. is my brother-in-law. That makes him the brother of my wife, Sue. Hal is a very interesting person who possesses energy "far above those of mortal men." He seems to never need sleep. He travels the world over in his job with Phoenix Textiles. He drinks Dr. Pepper. He has two children, Wendy and Trey. He has six grandchildren, who are so often the object of his affection. Hal's wife, Nancy, was the long-time organist at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in St. Charles.
In the early 1980's, Hal, along with Reverend Jay Piper began a gospel music program on KCLC-FM, a station located on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles. The name of the Program is "Hooked on Gospel." Every Sunday morning at 5 am,"Hooked on Gospel" hits the airways on 89.1 on the FM Dial. Reverend Piper died shortly after the program began and Hal has been carrying on since. With music ranging from Contemporary to Southern Gospel to the old hymns, Hal goes into countless homes each week endeavoring to uplift the Christian and share Jesus with those who are unsaved. While on the staff of First Baptist Church of St. Charles, along with his radio program, Hal began reaching young people at St. Charles High School. He has a keen interest in sports, especially high school wrestling and football. In 1982, St. Charles won the state championship in football and Hal developed and published all kinds of spirit items for fans to take to the final game in Kansas City. Until Steve Jacob retired as Athletic Director at SCHS, there was a poster that Hal printed that was hanging in the window of Jacob's office at SCHS.
Hal is a life-time St. Louis Cardinals' fan. Still, he often goes to games and lives and dies with the Cardinals. He is a season ticket holder. His entire family joins him in their support of the Redbirds. In fact, Cardinals' baseball is almost religion to all of the Herwecks.' Hal played church softball into his 60's when he suffered a leg injury that forces him to not only limp, but walk with a cane. In spite of this handicap, he continues his trips abroad even though it is extremely difficult for him to get around. An interesting thing about Hal is he never complains. Not one complaint have I ever heard come from his lips.
Now in the latter part of 2009, Hal continues to arise early on Sunday mornings, make his way to KCLC and continue his ministry. He is the personification of continuing to do what he has always done when everything says "STOP!" Hal is a true servant and is doing everything he can to help son Trey with his young church The Refuge.
Hal is a huge supporter of sister Sue and her writing Christian music. He often has her on his program as she shares her talent with the audience that continues to grow. The world says: "Stop Serving!" Hal continues to ignore this and probably will until the Lord calls him homes and says "Well done, good and faithful servant."
In the early 1980's, Hal, along with Reverend Jay Piper began a gospel music program on KCLC-FM, a station located on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles. The name of the Program is "Hooked on Gospel." Every Sunday morning at 5 am,"Hooked on Gospel" hits the airways on 89.1 on the FM Dial. Reverend Piper died shortly after the program began and Hal has been carrying on since. With music ranging from Contemporary to Southern Gospel to the old hymns, Hal goes into countless homes each week endeavoring to uplift the Christian and share Jesus with those who are unsaved. While on the staff of First Baptist Church of St. Charles, along with his radio program, Hal began reaching young people at St. Charles High School. He has a keen interest in sports, especially high school wrestling and football. In 1982, St. Charles won the state championship in football and Hal developed and published all kinds of spirit items for fans to take to the final game in Kansas City. Until Steve Jacob retired as Athletic Director at SCHS, there was a poster that Hal printed that was hanging in the window of Jacob's office at SCHS.
Hal is a life-time St. Louis Cardinals' fan. Still, he often goes to games and lives and dies with the Cardinals. He is a season ticket holder. His entire family joins him in their support of the Redbirds. In fact, Cardinals' baseball is almost religion to all of the Herwecks.' Hal played church softball into his 60's when he suffered a leg injury that forces him to not only limp, but walk with a cane. In spite of this handicap, he continues his trips abroad even though it is extremely difficult for him to get around. An interesting thing about Hal is he never complains. Not one complaint have I ever heard come from his lips.
Now in the latter part of 2009, Hal continues to arise early on Sunday mornings, make his way to KCLC and continue his ministry. He is the personification of continuing to do what he has always done when everything says "STOP!" Hal is a true servant and is doing everything he can to help son Trey with his young church The Refuge.
Hal is a huge supporter of sister Sue and her writing Christian music. He often has her on his program as she shares her talent with the audience that continues to grow. The world says: "Stop Serving!" Hal continues to ignore this and probably will until the Lord calls him homes and says "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Friday, August 28, 2009
ONE OF GOD'S GREAT SERVANTS
It was a special and fortunate day for me when I was privileged to meet Gordon Kingsley, Jr. Gordon is the son of a Baptist preacher who had a special gift of reaching young people for Jesus. Gordon did not fall far from the tree. He is a scholar, orator, humorist, athlete, and friend.
Gordon has pastored churches, taught English in college, been a dean of faculty, and finally president of William Jewel College in Liberty, MO. Following his retirement from Jewel, he went to be the Headmaster at Harlaxton College in Great Britain. He remains in that position today. Gordon's quiet personality and quick wit often take you by surprise when having conversation. His work as an orator is 2nd to not many.
About 20 years ago, Gordon gave the baccalaureate address at William Jewell, in which he quoted these gentle and relevant lines that he adapted from Robert Fulghum.
All Gordon really needed to know about how to live and what to do and how to be, he learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of you university mountain, but there in the sandbox at kindergarten. These are the things he learned:
Share Everything
Put things back where you found them.
Clean up your own mess.
Don't take things that are not yours.
When you hurt somebody, say "I'm sorry."
Wash your hands before you eat.
Flush
Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
Every day, learn a little, and think a little and
draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work
and love, every day, a little.
Take a nap every afternoon.
When you go out into the big world, watch out for
traffic, hold hands and stick together.
Be full of wonder. Remember the little seed in the
yoghurt carton. The roots go down and the plant goes
up and nobody really knows how or why. but it does
and we are all like that.
Cats and hamsters and white mice and puppy-dogs and
even the little seed in the yoghurt carton - they all
die. So do we.
But always remember the first word you learned in the
first book you read, the biggest word of all: LOOK.
SEE.
Everything you need to know is in there somewhere. The
Golden Rule and love and basic sanitation. Ecology and
politics and equality and sane living.
You can build a life on this. Or a government. Or a world.
Think what a better place it would be if all of us - the whole world - had cookies and milk at three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankets for a nap. Or if all governments had a basic policy to always put things back where they found them and to clean up their own mess.
And it is still true, no matter how old you are, no matter where you are on this crazy, mixed-up planet - when you go out into the world, it is always best, to hold hands and stick together.
Special servant-leader, thy name is Gordon Kingsley.
Gordon has pastored churches, taught English in college, been a dean of faculty, and finally president of William Jewel College in Liberty, MO. Following his retirement from Jewel, he went to be the Headmaster at Harlaxton College in Great Britain. He remains in that position today. Gordon's quiet personality and quick wit often take you by surprise when having conversation. His work as an orator is 2nd to not many.
About 20 years ago, Gordon gave the baccalaureate address at William Jewell, in which he quoted these gentle and relevant lines that he adapted from Robert Fulghum.
All Gordon really needed to know about how to live and what to do and how to be, he learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of you university mountain, but there in the sandbox at kindergarten. These are the things he learned:
Share Everything
Put things back where you found them.
Clean up your own mess.
Don't take things that are not yours.
When you hurt somebody, say "I'm sorry."
Wash your hands before you eat.
Flush
Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
Every day, learn a little, and think a little and
draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work
and love, every day, a little.
Take a nap every afternoon.
When you go out into the big world, watch out for
traffic, hold hands and stick together.
Be full of wonder. Remember the little seed in the
yoghurt carton. The roots go down and the plant goes
up and nobody really knows how or why. but it does
and we are all like that.
Cats and hamsters and white mice and puppy-dogs and
even the little seed in the yoghurt carton - they all
die. So do we.
But always remember the first word you learned in the
first book you read, the biggest word of all: LOOK.
SEE.
Everything you need to know is in there somewhere. The
Golden Rule and love and basic sanitation. Ecology and
politics and equality and sane living.
You can build a life on this. Or a government. Or a world.
Think what a better place it would be if all of us - the whole world - had cookies and milk at three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankets for a nap. Or if all governments had a basic policy to always put things back where they found them and to clean up their own mess.
And it is still true, no matter how old you are, no matter where you are on this crazy, mixed-up planet - when you go out into the world, it is always best, to hold hands and stick together.
Special servant-leader, thy name is Gordon Kingsley.
Friday, August 7, 2009
"DO YOU BELIVE IN ANGELIC INTERVENTION?"
The winter edition of Baylor Magazine featured a story about what Americans think and believe about angelic beings. "The co-directors of the Institute for Studies of Religion were surprised when more than half of those responding to their latest survey on religious belief said that a guardian angel protected them. Fifty-five percent of Americans surveyed - not just evangelicals, but the entire United States -agreed with the statement, 'I was protected from harm by a guardian angel.'
Dr. Rodney Stark describes the result as 'extraordinary' in a new book detailing the findings called WHAT AMERICANS REALLY BELIEVE. 'I would have believed 10 percent or less would have had an experience with a guardian angel.'
Stark also tells a story that a journalist related to him at a news conference where the survey results were unveiled. She recounted her own experience of years before, when she was pregnant. Wearing high heels, she stepped off a curb and started to fall. Before she hit the ground, she felt hands on her arms, lifting her up. But when she looked around, no one was there. She believes a guardian angel saved her from harm.
Another man reported to the Baylor researchers his account of being pulled from a burning car by a rescuer he never saw."
I am wondering if any of you blog viewers have had experiences such as these. Talk about servant leaders, angelic beings must be counted at least as servants.
Dr. Rodney Stark describes the result as 'extraordinary' in a new book detailing the findings called WHAT AMERICANS REALLY BELIEVE. 'I would have believed 10 percent or less would have had an experience with a guardian angel.'
Stark also tells a story that a journalist related to him at a news conference where the survey results were unveiled. She recounted her own experience of years before, when she was pregnant. Wearing high heels, she stepped off a curb and started to fall. Before she hit the ground, she felt hands on her arms, lifting her up. But when she looked around, no one was there. She believes a guardian angel saved her from harm.
Another man reported to the Baylor researchers his account of being pulled from a burning car by a rescuer he never saw."
I am wondering if any of you blog viewers have had experiences such as these. Talk about servant leaders, angelic beings must be counted at least as servants.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
A TIME OF GREAT FELLOWSHIP, LISTENING, & LEARNING
Last night, Sue and I had dinner with Lou and Jackie Brock. The Brocks were both tired from the many recent activities that have called for their help. The recent All-Star Baseball game that was held in St. Louis demanded their presence at many of the events that surround this special game. Then shortly after that event, they made their way to Cooperstown, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Lou, of course was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1985. He and Jackie make contributions not only with Hall of Fame events, but they add a spiritual dimension for the great players of the past. When Jackie Brock prays, heaven is brought much closer to earth, and that is more than a good thing. Arriving back in St. Louis from Cooperstown, the Brocks had to speak at the travel convention of which they were a part. When we picked them up last night, their luggage had not been unpacked.
At the restaurant, I began to share with Sue, Jackie, and Lou about the proposed Kindergarten program which is close to my heart. I shared with them that the research clearly shows that children in the Parents As Teachers program do well and are prepared for the learning experience that awaits them in school. I shared that I wanted kindergarten teachers to share with their students that there was no financial reason for them not to have a post-secondary experience. I did not sense much response from the Brocks until Lou said I had hit the warm spot in his heart. We began to share how we can make this work. Jackie, a former teacher, indicated that we should not forget the older children and I shared with her how this is part of the overall program.
If anyone thinks Lou Brock was just a great baseball player and the "Base Burglar" as he was called in his playing days, they are dead wrong. He is deep into the Bible and a strong believer in our Lord Jesus Christ. He and Jackie make a great team as they work together to accomplish so much. Serving Leaders, your names are Lou and Jackie Brock.
At the restaurant, I began to share with Sue, Jackie, and Lou about the proposed Kindergarten program which is close to my heart. I shared with them that the research clearly shows that children in the Parents As Teachers program do well and are prepared for the learning experience that awaits them in school. I shared that I wanted kindergarten teachers to share with their students that there was no financial reason for them not to have a post-secondary experience. I did not sense much response from the Brocks until Lou said I had hit the warm spot in his heart. We began to share how we can make this work. Jackie, a former teacher, indicated that we should not forget the older children and I shared with her how this is part of the overall program.
If anyone thinks Lou Brock was just a great baseball player and the "Base Burglar" as he was called in his playing days, they are dead wrong. He is deep into the Bible and a strong believer in our Lord Jesus Christ. He and Jackie make a great team as they work together to accomplish so much. Serving Leaders, your names are Lou and Jackie Brock.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
ALWAYS A BLESSING
Dr. Arthur L. Mallory is a hero of mine. I used to have several heroes. Now I have three, Arthur, Stan Musial, and Billy Graham. Graham and Musial are nearing the end of their lives and both have been consistent in the kind of individual each is. I know Arthur knows more about education than anyone I know. Having served as president of Missouri State University and Commissioner of Education for the state of Missouri, Arthur is always willing to share. The idea for Parents As Teacher (PAT) was Arthur's and PAT is now in every state and several foreign nations. Arthur calls PAT Missouri's best export. We continue to work on our kindergarten program and visualize what an impact it can make on our nation. Part of the problem in establishing the kindergarten program is a great problem in education. The average tenure of superintendents of schools is three years. This is one reason schools do not implement visionary programs. All of us know that 13 years is a drop in the bucket in the sequence of time. In those few years, we could change schools dramatically and reinvent our cities. Arthur used that thought saying this program could "Reinvent the City of St. Louis." During my last visit to Springfield, he and I met and continued to brainstorm on how to get this program from a thought to reality. Meeting with Arthur is always a blessing.
I am ready for Sue to come home. She has been incredibly busy with her chosen career. The good thing about her schedule is that she is doing something she loves to do. All too few of us can claim we are doing something we love to do. We might like it, but we do not have the passion about what we are doing compared to Sue's passion for writing Christian songs.
Some of us from my high school graduation class are endeavoring to put together a reunion for at least three classes. This would bring together several folks we have not seen since graduating in a previous century. In all my years at Greenwood (starting in kindergarten through high school graduation), there were only two guys that i did not like. Sadly, I still do not like them because they were bullies. I wonder if I am the only person who had that kind of experience during school years.
I have been so negligent to writing a blog. I am going to do better. Even a few lines is better than what i have been doing.
I am ready for Sue to come home. She has been incredibly busy with her chosen career. The good thing about her schedule is that she is doing something she loves to do. All too few of us can claim we are doing something we love to do. We might like it, but we do not have the passion about what we are doing compared to Sue's passion for writing Christian songs.
Some of us from my high school graduation class are endeavoring to put together a reunion for at least three classes. This would bring together several folks we have not seen since graduating in a previous century. In all my years at Greenwood (starting in kindergarten through high school graduation), there were only two guys that i did not like. Sadly, I still do not like them because they were bullies. I wonder if I am the only person who had that kind of experience during school years.
I have been so negligent to writing a blog. I am going to do better. Even a few lines is better than what i have been doing.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
SPECIAL TIMES
The last two weeks have been very special. First, Sue and I flew to Dallas to attend the high school graduation of our oldest granddaughter, Lauren Lucas. Lauren is the daughter of our oldest daughter, Jamie and her husband Kendall. We were met at the airport by son Rick, who lives in Dallas. This was on Thursday and after arriving in Dallas, I spent a few hour riding with Rick for some errands he was facing. Friday evening was the big event and Sue, Rick and I ventured to Denton, TX and the home of the Lucas family. There awaiting us were Kendall's mother and step-father. Kendall's father passed away a number of years ago and she married a fine Christian man some time following the death of John Lucas. Later, daughter Holly, son-in-law Guy and their children arrived. It is usually a whirlwind when Holly, Guy, Jacob, Houston, and Violet arrive on the scene. This time was no exception. Always fun to have at least part of the family together. The graduation was held on the campus of North Texas University, where Lauren will attend college next year.
On Saturday, we had a reception for Lauren at the home of Rick and Cindy in Dallas. This time, all of our family was there as Cindy, Rick's wife and their daughter Hudson joined us. This was a great time of fellowship, watching the children play on the trampoline, drive Hudson's little car behind the garage, play ping-pong, play basketball before eating the terrific dinner.
In the evening, we went to the Texas Theater to view Hudson's dance recital. It was terrific. By the way, the Texas Theater was where the authorities found Lee Harvey Oswald following the assassination of President John Kennedy.
Sunday, Sue and I drove back to Denton for the worship services of the Denton Bible Church. Kendall is worship leader there and Tommy Nelson is their great pastor. He is always more than terrific when preaching or leading a Bible Study.
Monday, it was back to St. Louis and facing a busy week. Tuesday evening, my friends Dan Bench, who is the CEO of Windermere Conference Center at the Lake of the Ozarks, and Arthur Mallory, my friend who knows more about education than anyone I know, were to meet at the Stan Musial statue that stands in front of Busch Stadium. We were late because of a truck burning on I-70 and traffic was backed up almost to St. Louis International Airport. We finally arrived and went to the Media entrance where we were to meet up with Lou and Jackie Brock. They were late because of the truck burning. While we waited, we met John Mozailak, the General Mananger of the Cardinals, John Utlett, the PA announcer and finally went into a dining room to eat and wait for Lou and Jackie. Upon their arrival, they suggested that we go into the ballpark and find our seats. WHAT SEATS THEY WERE!!!! Second row next to the Cardinals' dugout. Sue could almost hold hands with Cardinals manager, Tony LaRussa. In the stadium, we met the Cardinals' owners and I met Jack Clark, a former slugger for the Cardinals when Whitey Herzog was the manager. After the game, we met former Cardinals' pitchers Cal Eldred and Alan Benes. Tony LaRussa came through where we were and that was a bit exciting. Sue wanted Lou to sign a ball for a friend of Holly's,but left the ball in our car. Jackie suggested that we come by after the game and have Lou autograph the ball. It was there that the evening concluded with Jackie, who is a great prayer warrior, led us in prayer.
By the way, we are praying about Lou Brock having a baseball camp with some good Christian stuff at Windermere.
I'm tired after writing all of this.
BLESSINGS on you who read this and those who don't.
On Saturday, we had a reception for Lauren at the home of Rick and Cindy in Dallas. This time, all of our family was there as Cindy, Rick's wife and their daughter Hudson joined us. This was a great time of fellowship, watching the children play on the trampoline, drive Hudson's little car behind the garage, play ping-pong, play basketball before eating the terrific dinner.
In the evening, we went to the Texas Theater to view Hudson's dance recital. It was terrific. By the way, the Texas Theater was where the authorities found Lee Harvey Oswald following the assassination of President John Kennedy.
Sunday, Sue and I drove back to Denton for the worship services of the Denton Bible Church. Kendall is worship leader there and Tommy Nelson is their great pastor. He is always more than terrific when preaching or leading a Bible Study.
Monday, it was back to St. Louis and facing a busy week. Tuesday evening, my friends Dan Bench, who is the CEO of Windermere Conference Center at the Lake of the Ozarks, and Arthur Mallory, my friend who knows more about education than anyone I know, were to meet at the Stan Musial statue that stands in front of Busch Stadium. We were late because of a truck burning on I-70 and traffic was backed up almost to St. Louis International Airport. We finally arrived and went to the Media entrance where we were to meet up with Lou and Jackie Brock. They were late because of the truck burning. While we waited, we met John Mozailak, the General Mananger of the Cardinals, John Utlett, the PA announcer and finally went into a dining room to eat and wait for Lou and Jackie. Upon their arrival, they suggested that we go into the ballpark and find our seats. WHAT SEATS THEY WERE!!!! Second row next to the Cardinals' dugout. Sue could almost hold hands with Cardinals manager, Tony LaRussa. In the stadium, we met the Cardinals' owners and I met Jack Clark, a former slugger for the Cardinals when Whitey Herzog was the manager. After the game, we met former Cardinals' pitchers Cal Eldred and Alan Benes. Tony LaRussa came through where we were and that was a bit exciting. Sue wanted Lou to sign a ball for a friend of Holly's,but left the ball in our car. Jackie suggested that we come by after the game and have Lou autograph the ball. It was there that the evening concluded with Jackie, who is a great prayer warrior, led us in prayer.
By the way, we are praying about Lou Brock having a baseball camp with some good Christian stuff at Windermere.
I'm tired after writing all of this.
BLESSINGS on you who read this and those who don't.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
THE GOLD STANDARD
I have a number of books in my library on the subject of leadership. I have been an avid sports fan since my late days in elementary school. In high school, I played basketball, football, tennis, and track. In those endeavors, we were fairly successful; however, if I had the knowledge contained in Coach Mike Krzyzewsi's new book entitled "The Gold Standard," I would have been a much better player and a much better leader in the days that followed.
"The Gold Standard" is a book about organizing, selecting personnel, building relationships, setting standards rather than rules and building a championship organization. The methods utilized by Coach K, Jerry Colangelo, and the incredible staff brought American basketball back to the status of Olympic Champions in 2008. Reflecting on the past and building on the good things of that reflection also discovering the things that previously led to less than the expected, brought the gold medal back to the United States.
In reading this book, I have found the best writings of leadership on the market today. Developing outstanding relationships, communication from coaches to players and players to coaches, transforming individual egos into a team ego, establishing a plan on the court that includes ideas from players as well as coaches, are strategies every coach of every team and every leader of every corporation should incorporate. "Imagine how much better your team can become if you can engage the mind and spirit of each individual and, even more, imagine the level your team can achieve if you share the same mind and spirit." Coach K uttered that and how true it is.
Coach K is a great coach of Duke basketball. He was a great coach of the 2008 USA basketball team. Reading this book will give you insight how to build a great team or a great organization. I greatly value its contents, especially when his players messed up his hair as the gold was secured.
"The Gold Standard" is a book about organizing, selecting personnel, building relationships, setting standards rather than rules and building a championship organization. The methods utilized by Coach K, Jerry Colangelo, and the incredible staff brought American basketball back to the status of Olympic Champions in 2008. Reflecting on the past and building on the good things of that reflection also discovering the things that previously led to less than the expected, brought the gold medal back to the United States.
In reading this book, I have found the best writings of leadership on the market today. Developing outstanding relationships, communication from coaches to players and players to coaches, transforming individual egos into a team ego, establishing a plan on the court that includes ideas from players as well as coaches, are strategies every coach of every team and every leader of every corporation should incorporate. "Imagine how much better your team can become if you can engage the mind and spirit of each individual and, even more, imagine the level your team can achieve if you share the same mind and spirit." Coach K uttered that and how true it is.
Coach K is a great coach of Duke basketball. He was a great coach of the 2008 USA basketball team. Reading this book will give you insight how to build a great team or a great organization. I greatly value its contents, especially when his players messed up his hair as the gold was secured.
Monday, March 16, 2009
NO WONDER THERE ARE SO MANY DIVISIONS
Segregation is a BAD thing. The history of the United States proves that over and over. Sadly, I remember that when I was growing up, the only theater in Springfield, MO that would admit African-Americans was the Landers Theater. There was a catch to that as those American citizens had to sit in the second balcony rather than any place in the theater. Blacks attended high school at Lincoln High instead of Springfield Senior High. It took a lot of black and white people to make things so much better. As a baseball fan, I have learned about the Negro Leagues and there is a museum celebrating the history of those times. Buck O'Neil began this piece of history. It shows how bad segregation was. Even after the color line was broken by Jackie Robinson, for several years the black players had to stay in facilities different from the white players. I had the happy privilege of meeting Buck at Lou Brock's home several years ago.
Do you believe segregation is over? Certainly not. One of the places where it is most evident is the Congress of the United States of America. Is it any wonder that Democrats and Republicans dislike each other and have so much trouble doing good things for our people? Think about it. There is an aisle. On one side of the aisle are Democrats and the other side of the aisle are Republicans. Would it not be a good thing if members of Congress did away with this stupid way of trying to do business? Why not have the Congress set up so that a Republican sits next to a Democrat so that friendships may develop and do away with the idea that only good ideas come from one side. Athletic events are often won because of teamwork. It just might be that teamwork will fix the United States of America.
A sideline for you. In two meetings last week, I asked those in attendance who was Branch Rickey. Can you believe that not one person knew. Of course, he was the man that broke the color line in major league baseball by signing Jackie Robinson.
On a personal note, a very special man who was my pastor at First Baptist in Springifeld recently went on to meet our Lord. Dr. Thomas S. Field was a great preacher, man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. I cherish his memory.
Do you believe segregation is over? Certainly not. One of the places where it is most evident is the Congress of the United States of America. Is it any wonder that Democrats and Republicans dislike each other and have so much trouble doing good things for our people? Think about it. There is an aisle. On one side of the aisle are Democrats and the other side of the aisle are Republicans. Would it not be a good thing if members of Congress did away with this stupid way of trying to do business? Why not have the Congress set up so that a Republican sits next to a Democrat so that friendships may develop and do away with the idea that only good ideas come from one side. Athletic events are often won because of teamwork. It just might be that teamwork will fix the United States of America.
A sideline for you. In two meetings last week, I asked those in attendance who was Branch Rickey. Can you believe that not one person knew. Of course, he was the man that broke the color line in major league baseball by signing Jackie Robinson.
On a personal note, a very special man who was my pastor at First Baptist in Springifeld recently went on to meet our Lord. Dr. Thomas S. Field was a great preacher, man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. I cherish his memory.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
LISTENING TO JIM ROHN
Several years ago, I became acquainted with a man by the name of Jim Rohn. I didn't meet him personally, but I bought a lot of his materials and became very impressed with what he said on DVD and in his writings. Today, I want to share a part of his book entitled "7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness." I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
"The tide comes in, and then what? That's right. . . it goes out. It's been that way for at least six thousand years of recorded history. It gets light and then what? It turns dark. . . That's the way it's been for at least six thousand years.
If, when the sun goes down, a man says, 'What happened, what happened?' We would surely know that he just got here, right?
The next season after fall is . . . right again. And pray tell, how often does winter follow fall? Every time without fail for at least six thousand years. True, some winters are long and some are short; some are difficult and some are easy. But no matter what, they always come after fall. It isn't going to change.
Sometimes you can figure it out, sometimes it's a puzzle. Sometimes it goes well, sometimes it is a disaster. Sometimes it sails along, sometimes it gets all tied up in knots. You see, it's not going to change. After six thousand years of recorded history, life is a mixture of opportunity and difficulty. That's the way it is.
Whenever I speak, whether I address business executives or high school kids, my message is always the same: " The only way it gets better for you is when you get better. BETTER IS NOT SOMETHING YOU WISH; IT'S SOMETHING YOU BECOME."
What a message for all of us today.
"The tide comes in, and then what? That's right. . . it goes out. It's been that way for at least six thousand years of recorded history. It gets light and then what? It turns dark. . . That's the way it's been for at least six thousand years.
If, when the sun goes down, a man says, 'What happened, what happened?' We would surely know that he just got here, right?
The next season after fall is . . . right again. And pray tell, how often does winter follow fall? Every time without fail for at least six thousand years. True, some winters are long and some are short; some are difficult and some are easy. But no matter what, they always come after fall. It isn't going to change.
Sometimes you can figure it out, sometimes it's a puzzle. Sometimes it goes well, sometimes it is a disaster. Sometimes it sails along, sometimes it gets all tied up in knots. You see, it's not going to change. After six thousand years of recorded history, life is a mixture of opportunity and difficulty. That's the way it is.
Whenever I speak, whether I address business executives or high school kids, my message is always the same: " The only way it gets better for you is when you get better. BETTER IS NOT SOMETHING YOU WISH; IT'S SOMETHING YOU BECOME."
What a message for all of us today.
Monday, February 23, 2009
INTERESTING SALARIES AND SO-CALLED LEADERSHIP
The current economic difficulties going on in America are very interesting not only because of poor policies by banks and other financial institutions, but because of poor leadership and high salaries. In the St. Louis area, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, nonbank lenders - investment firms, insurance companies and the like have sharply slowed their lending in St. Louis, bankers say, so borrowers are returning to banks. Nationwide banks restrict lending as their capital levels shrink. Bankers are seeing an influx of deposits as investors pull money out of the sickly stock and bond markets.
In the old days in major league baseball, if players had a good season, they usually received a pay raise. If they had a bad year, they would have to take a pay cut, often a large one. The Bank of America is about to go under. Interesting that their president was paid more than $20 million in 2007. Paid $20 million in one year and has led his bank to the steps of having to be purchased by someone because of poor management. The is unbelievable! But if that is happening at Bank of America, you know it is happening in financial institution all across our country.
Like everyone else in the United States, I don't know if our new president's bailout will work. I pray for him everyday as I do other leaders. Hopefully it will. But it will not work with the amount of greed that surrounds the financial world in America.
Education is another area where the salaries for administrators is out of proportion to what is paid to professors in college and teachers in elementary and secondary education. Ohio State University is being lead by E. Gordon Gee. Because he runs the largest campus in the US with more that 50,000 students and a budget of $4 billion, he thinks colleges should get more funding. Funding for what? To raise his salary? Ohio State wrote checks in the amount of $1.3 last year to Dr. Gee. What do college presidents do? The salaries for coaches in colleges is out-of-sight. Greed and more greed.
A friend of mine who used to be a college president and is a great educator when asked what a college president does by a prospective president said this: "Get out on the campus. Meet students and faculty and pick up the trash." That would be a good idea for Dr. Gee.
No matter how you slice this, the financial problems come from greed. The folks who work in financial institutions had to learn this somewhere. Was it in the universities where Dr. Gee wants more money?
In the old days in major league baseball, if players had a good season, they usually received a pay raise. If they had a bad year, they would have to take a pay cut, often a large one. The Bank of America is about to go under. Interesting that their president was paid more than $20 million in 2007. Paid $20 million in one year and has led his bank to the steps of having to be purchased by someone because of poor management. The is unbelievable! But if that is happening at Bank of America, you know it is happening in financial institution all across our country.
Like everyone else in the United States, I don't know if our new president's bailout will work. I pray for him everyday as I do other leaders. Hopefully it will. But it will not work with the amount of greed that surrounds the financial world in America.
Education is another area where the salaries for administrators is out of proportion to what is paid to professors in college and teachers in elementary and secondary education. Ohio State University is being lead by E. Gordon Gee. Because he runs the largest campus in the US with more that 50,000 students and a budget of $4 billion, he thinks colleges should get more funding. Funding for what? To raise his salary? Ohio State wrote checks in the amount of $1.3 last year to Dr. Gee. What do college presidents do? The salaries for coaches in colleges is out-of-sight. Greed and more greed.
A friend of mine who used to be a college president and is a great educator when asked what a college president does by a prospective president said this: "Get out on the campus. Meet students and faculty and pick up the trash." That would be a good idea for Dr. Gee.
No matter how you slice this, the financial problems come from greed. The folks who work in financial institutions had to learn this somewhere. Was it in the universities where Dr. Gee wants more money?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
JESUS, A REAL LEADER, MADE IT SIMPLE
Yesterday, I was watching James and Betty Robison on their program "Life Today." James used to be an evangelist who traveled the United States and foreign countries preaching the Gospel of Jesus. It appears that he was pretty successful in those endeavors; however, today he is taking a far different approach of sharing that message. The Robisons work together on their program endeavoring to help the poor in foreign countries by drilling for water. They even have Beth Moore teaching each Wednesday. Sue and I are big fans of Beth, who is a very special teacher.
The Robisons had Governor Mike Huckabee as their guest yesterday. He is such a breath of fresh air in today's economic and political environment. Sue and I had the privilege of meeting the governor at a Vitae program last January. We felt he was the real deal then and he just underscored those feelings yesterday. He reiterated some thoughts from his book entitled "Do the Right Thing." What a novel idea that is for an American politician. What a novel idea for presidents and officers of banks in America. What a novel idea for journalists in America. What a novel idea for administrators and professors in the universities of America. What a novel idea for teachers in elementary and secondary schools in America.
The governor went on to discuss something that most religions make as an integral part of their teachings: "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." Jesus, of course, taught that. Gov. Huckabee suggested that if all of us would do that simple thing, there would be no need for all the laws on the book of the United States and other countries. Think about it! If we did that simple thing, I would not have to lock the doors to our house, carry the keys to my car in my pocket, lock the bank vaults at night, have no military or police. What a difference that would make for the world.
Harrison Ford appeared in movie entitled "Clear and Present Danger." In this movie, Ford was endeavoring to do the right thing and one of the men in the movie who was corrupt said to Ford: "Gray, Jack. The world is gray." There in is our problem. No right or wrong in America, just gray.
Jesus, the Robisons, Beth Moore, and Mike Huckabee understand how to solve our problems. It would be a novel idea for our politicians to learn a few simple truths.
The Robisons had Governor Mike Huckabee as their guest yesterday. He is such a breath of fresh air in today's economic and political environment. Sue and I had the privilege of meeting the governor at a Vitae program last January. We felt he was the real deal then and he just underscored those feelings yesterday. He reiterated some thoughts from his book entitled "Do the Right Thing." What a novel idea that is for an American politician. What a novel idea for presidents and officers of banks in America. What a novel idea for journalists in America. What a novel idea for administrators and professors in the universities of America. What a novel idea for teachers in elementary and secondary schools in America.
The governor went on to discuss something that most religions make as an integral part of their teachings: "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." Jesus, of course, taught that. Gov. Huckabee suggested that if all of us would do that simple thing, there would be no need for all the laws on the book of the United States and other countries. Think about it! If we did that simple thing, I would not have to lock the doors to our house, carry the keys to my car in my pocket, lock the bank vaults at night, have no military or police. What a difference that would make for the world.
Harrison Ford appeared in movie entitled "Clear and Present Danger." In this movie, Ford was endeavoring to do the right thing and one of the men in the movie who was corrupt said to Ford: "Gray, Jack. The world is gray." There in is our problem. No right or wrong in America, just gray.
Jesus, the Robisons, Beth Moore, and Mike Huckabee understand how to solve our problems. It would be a novel idea for our politicians to learn a few simple truths.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
IS THIS LEADERSHIP?
If you are anything like me, you have to wonder what is being taught in business schools and homes in the United States? For those who have had the privilege to going to college and manage to secure jobs in corporate America, that is a good thing. But what are they teaching? Have colleges and American homes taught our sons and daughters to make all the money they can any way they can? Do executives in the financial world care only about themselves and have little or no feelings about anyone else? From personal experience, I can cite examples where there have been opportunities to reach out and help those less fortunate and yet the banking world is opposed to doing so. It is sad that in America, there are executives who make twice as much in one year than it would cost to help hundreds of young people begin a college fund.
The main problem as I see it has to do with greed, selfishness and poor leadership on the part of executives and boards that direct Wall Street. If Jesus were the leader of Wall Street, what decisions would He make? Would He endeavor to line his own pockets, or would He find a way to help those in need? You don't have to read very far in the Bible to find the answer to that.
In reality, if "Serving Leadership" were the mission of executives in the financial world, we would see a different America and the world. We would see poverty and try to end it. We would see folks who have great health issues and endeavor to find a way of healing. We would look at our educational system and fix it.
Rick Warren came to St. Louis and shared not only the spoken word, but gave a copy of his book "Purpose Driven Life" to every high school senior in the St. Louis Public Schools. To those few teachers who complained about his Christian message in the public venue, I would cry out "Get a life!" Dr. Fred Neiger was professor of Bible at the University of Missouri. He always said the following: "No man is fully educated until he knows the Bible." What a novel idea for universities, colleges, high schools, middle schools and elementary schools to teach. I really believe that would top any idea that is being taught today.
I am praying of Barack Obama and our leaders to be serving leaders and direct the United States toward a Godly approach to all of our problems.
The main problem as I see it has to do with greed, selfishness and poor leadership on the part of executives and boards that direct Wall Street. If Jesus were the leader of Wall Street, what decisions would He make? Would He endeavor to line his own pockets, or would He find a way to help those in need? You don't have to read very far in the Bible to find the answer to that.
In reality, if "Serving Leadership" were the mission of executives in the financial world, we would see a different America and the world. We would see poverty and try to end it. We would see folks who have great health issues and endeavor to find a way of healing. We would look at our educational system and fix it.
Rick Warren came to St. Louis and shared not only the spoken word, but gave a copy of his book "Purpose Driven Life" to every high school senior in the St. Louis Public Schools. To those few teachers who complained about his Christian message in the public venue, I would cry out "Get a life!" Dr. Fred Neiger was professor of Bible at the University of Missouri. He always said the following: "No man is fully educated until he knows the Bible." What a novel idea for universities, colleges, high schools, middle schools and elementary schools to teach. I really believe that would top any idea that is being taught today.
I am praying of Barack Obama and our leaders to be serving leaders and direct the United States toward a Godly approach to all of our problems.
Friday, January 23, 2009
FROM THE 5O'S TO THE PRESENT
I graduated from Greenwood High School in Springfield, MO in 1952. Those years in high school were filled with fun, learning, sports, and dating. It was a very safe time. When I was in the first grade, my mother let me ride my bicycle to school, a distance of a few miles (I was tempted to say five miles, but I know it wasn't that far). Traffic back then did not resemble what it is today, so it was pretty safe. We never worried about some pervert kidnapping you off the street.
Springfield was a quiet city of some 70,000 residents at that time. We rode our bicycles everywhere. When we had a baseball game at Memorial Stadium, we knew we would ride down a long hill on the way to the stadium. That also meant we would have to ride up the hill on the way home.
The choir at Greenwood practiced two days a week. We always had Christian music to sing and I never gave it a thought that my friend, Maynard Ginsburg who was Jewish, could have a problem with the lyrics of the music. At Christmas, we would roll the piano out in the hall by the stairs and sing Christmas Carols at noon for at least two weeks.
Sports at Greenwood were a great experience. We had football, basketball, track, golf and tennis. Sadly, no sports for girls, although we had some girls who could run fast and hit a softball a long way. I participated in football, basketball, track, and tennis. We had great football teams, fair basketball teams, and great track teams. We were a close-knit group of young people who established some life-long friendships.
Today, Springfield is a city of about 180,000 residents and after my father died in 1998, I walked downtown and for the first time in my life felt a little unsafe. I had been on the square in Springfield hundreds of times and never felt unsafe. But 1998 was far different from 1952. What is the difference? We know there is much more crime today. There are more homeless people, and it appears that there are a lot more people living on the dark side of life.
In many ways, life today is much better with all the gimmicks that are at our disposal. The Christian message continues to be heralded around the world, but there is a lack of respect in our nation and for our people. I hated the democrats who were Bush bashers. I happen to think George W. Bush is a very good man. I hate it when the republicans start throwing rocks at Barack Obama. He is the President of the United States and I honor him for that.
Wouldn't it be special if somehow we could bring some of the good attitudes of the 50's into the 21st century and combine those good attitudes with the good things of today? Children could ride their bikes to school, black kids and white kids would just be kids together having fun. Sounds like the United States of America.
Springfield was a quiet city of some 70,000 residents at that time. We rode our bicycles everywhere. When we had a baseball game at Memorial Stadium, we knew we would ride down a long hill on the way to the stadium. That also meant we would have to ride up the hill on the way home.
The choir at Greenwood practiced two days a week. We always had Christian music to sing and I never gave it a thought that my friend, Maynard Ginsburg who was Jewish, could have a problem with the lyrics of the music. At Christmas, we would roll the piano out in the hall by the stairs and sing Christmas Carols at noon for at least two weeks.
Sports at Greenwood were a great experience. We had football, basketball, track, golf and tennis. Sadly, no sports for girls, although we had some girls who could run fast and hit a softball a long way. I participated in football, basketball, track, and tennis. We had great football teams, fair basketball teams, and great track teams. We were a close-knit group of young people who established some life-long friendships.
Today, Springfield is a city of about 180,000 residents and after my father died in 1998, I walked downtown and for the first time in my life felt a little unsafe. I had been on the square in Springfield hundreds of times and never felt unsafe. But 1998 was far different from 1952. What is the difference? We know there is much more crime today. There are more homeless people, and it appears that there are a lot more people living on the dark side of life.
In many ways, life today is much better with all the gimmicks that are at our disposal. The Christian message continues to be heralded around the world, but there is a lack of respect in our nation and for our people. I hated the democrats who were Bush bashers. I happen to think George W. Bush is a very good man. I hate it when the republicans start throwing rocks at Barack Obama. He is the President of the United States and I honor him for that.
Wouldn't it be special if somehow we could bring some of the good attitudes of the 50's into the 21st century and combine those good attitudes with the good things of today? Children could ride their bikes to school, black kids and white kids would just be kids together having fun. Sounds like the United States of America.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
A TIME TO BLOG AGAIN
Most of you who read this blog are aware that during the holidays, our family became aware of the fact that Sue's earthly father, Hal Herweck, Sr. had only a few days to live and actually died during those days. All who knew Hal were better for having that relationship. I had the privilege of paving the way for him to receive his high school diploma from Christian High School and he graduated with his granddaughter, Abbey Herweck LaRose. Usually Hal was the one serving, so it was a special for me to do something for him. We miss him, but we know in whom he believed and who was his Lord and Savior.
Sue and I spent most of the holidays and a couple of weeks after with cold, sinus, headaches wondering if we would ever get well. She finally did and is back in full swing writing in Nashville. For me, the battle continues, but I am feeling much better today. Because of feeling better, I decided it was time to blog again and thought I would begin by sharing a few quotes with you. Here goes:
"To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask?"
Jim Rohn
In one of the many documents that came to Winston Churchill's way, a civil servant had gone out of his way to be grammatically correct and had clumsily avoided ending a sentence with a preposition. Churchill scribbled in the margin: "This sort of English up with which I will not put."
There is an old saying, "Whether you believe you can or you believe you can't, either way you're right."
"If you see your work only a job, then it's dragging you away from what you really want to be doing. If you see it as a calling, then it is not longer a toiling sacrifice. Instead, it become an expression of you, a part of you."
Dr. David Nevin
To his children when they went out for the evening, the father always said this:"Remember who you are and remember whose you are!"
Hal Herweck, Sr.
"The one thing I want you to pray for is this: That I will not take credit for the successes of these things whatsoever, because if I do, my lips will turn to clay."
Billy Graham
Sue and I spent most of the holidays and a couple of weeks after with cold, sinus, headaches wondering if we would ever get well. She finally did and is back in full swing writing in Nashville. For me, the battle continues, but I am feeling much better today. Because of feeling better, I decided it was time to blog again and thought I would begin by sharing a few quotes with you. Here goes:
"To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask?"
Jim Rohn
In one of the many documents that came to Winston Churchill's way, a civil servant had gone out of his way to be grammatically correct and had clumsily avoided ending a sentence with a preposition. Churchill scribbled in the margin: "This sort of English up with which I will not put."
There is an old saying, "Whether you believe you can or you believe you can't, either way you're right."
"If you see your work only a job, then it's dragging you away from what you really want to be doing. If you see it as a calling, then it is not longer a toiling sacrifice. Instead, it become an expression of you, a part of you."
Dr. David Nevin
To his children when they went out for the evening, the father always said this:"Remember who you are and remember whose you are!"
Hal Herweck, Sr.
"The one thing I want you to pray for is this: That I will not take credit for the successes of these things whatsoever, because if I do, my lips will turn to clay."
Billy Graham
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