Went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends A chance to share old memories and play our songs again When I got to the garden party, theyContinue readingTrust the Gut
Tag: communication
10 Random Observations about the Church
I travel and perform/speak in a different church almost every weekend and have for the past 40 years—that’s a lot of churches. You do the math. And these are churchesContinue reading10 Random Observations about the Church
What Do You Want?
The actor I was directing was just saying his lines. There was no feeling, no thought, no sense of character. The only thing I could get out of his performanceContinue readingWhat Do You Want?
Full of Beans and $20
I noticed the man as I took the stage for my presentation of Truth be Told…from a Guy Who Makes Stuff Up. He sat in a pew all to himselfContinue readingFull of Beans and $20
Do Not Avoid Eye Contact!
I‘m a pretty seasoned traveler, and for domestic airline travel I am a big fan of Southwest Airlines…most of the time. Lately it is pretty rare to get on aContinue readingDo Not Avoid Eye Contact!
Spice Up Your Story
Have you ever heard two people tell very different versions of the exact same story? Happens in our house all the time. I can recount an event and tell itContinue readingSpice Up Your Story
Shaping Your Story
In my last blog I shared some triggers to help you get started in crafting your own library of personal stories. Our stories are a powerful way to connect andContinue readingShaping Your Story
You Have A Story—Tell It!
If you are a speaker, teacher or pastor, you probably have books on your shelf that are full of illustrations and anecdotes to help you in communicating your message. UsingContinue readingYou Have A Story—Tell It!
Worth a Thousand Words?
A photographer friend of mine, Mike Mallorie, recently attended one of my performances of Truth Be Told…From a Guy Who Makes Stuff Up. He put together this little photo-montage ofContinue readingWorth a Thousand Words?
Churches I’d Visit Again – 5 Things to Make Visitors Feel Welcome!
I spend a lot of time visiting churches. As a touring performer for over 38 years, whose primary audience is made up of church congregations, I would give a roughContinue readingChurches I’d Visit Again – 5 Things to Make Visitors Feel Welcome!