We are all failures – at least, all the best of us are.
~James Barrie, author of Peter Pan
This is one of the many thoughts and quotes that I’ve been posting on Twitter this week on the subject of failure. Some others:
There are many ways to be a winner, but only one way to be a loser:
to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'personal'
On success and stupidity – TAKE TWO
January 28th, 2010 · 49 Comments
Tags: Failing Forward · mistakes · personal · quotes and illustrations · success
Take a Knee: paying now to play later
December 7th, 2009 · 64 Comments
Hello! I hope you’re enjoying the final month of 2009.
I know MY month began pretty eventfully:
On Tuesday, December 1, I had knee replacement surgery.
My knee had been causing me trouble for awhile, but still, choosing to have surgery wasn’t easy. After all, I wasn’t looking forward to the pain or the recovery time. Plus a [...]
Tags: Upcoming events · personal
Thank yous and News
July 25th, 2009 · 9 Comments
It’s just over a week since my mother’s memorial service, and I’m still amazed at the outpouring of support for our family. Thank you for your encouragement!
In a return to my normal speaking schedule, I’m guest preaching Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California.
The Crystal Cathedral, founded by Robert A. Schuller in 1955, [...]
Tags: Upcoming events · personal
In Memoriam
July 14th, 2009 · 72 Comments
Very early this morning, my mother, Laura Maxwell, passed away.
She was 88 years old and lived a full and rich life. We rejoice that she is now with Jesus.
This Friday, July 17, her family and friends will gather for a private service, where we will celebrate her life, even as we mourn our loss.
Thank you [...]
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