This is a tribute to a talented man who showed incredible kindness to me and inspired me to speak boldly of my faith in Christ. His name was Johnny Hart. He was a nationally syndicated cartoonist, creator of the popular comic strip B.C. and co creator of WIZARD OF ID. I had admired him for years. Throughout his career Johnny …
Three Tips that Can Relieve Internet Troll Anxiety!
There was overwhelming response to my last post identifying Internet Trollsand identifying the pain they can inflict. Writing that post led me to a deeper analysis of the entire issue. It’s really about the use of words. There will always be trolls who purposely post hurtful words. I will cover how to deal with them last. For those who want …
Do You Have the Key?
If I were asked, “What is the key skill needed to succeed in today’s crazy world?” I would give my answer without hesitation. Whether I was talking to a person who wanted to be a professional communicator, a parent, a preacher, the CEO of a major company, a salesman, or a budding entrepreneur the answer would be the same. They …
A Moment Makes a Difference
What does it take to bring a smile to the face of a friend? What does it take to change a bad day to a good one? What does it take to change a life? Sometimes a moment makes the difference.
Two Skills Every Preacher, Teacher, and Speaker Should Have
Question: What is the one “ability” that every person in ministry should never stop developing? Answer: “Communication!” “Whew! Thanks Ken. I think I’ll write that down.” Question: How many really great communicators do you know? “Um, give me a minute Ken. Um.” Answer: YOU could be one of them! Question: Who beside ministry persons need to develop their speaking skills? …