The Ripple Effect: 2013 Edition
I alone cannot change the world; but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. ~Mother Theresa If you are anything like I am, you are having a hard time believing that it is already…
If We Would Only Believe…
Many people believe that in order to influence teens to make good decisions we have to beat them over the head with the potential consequences of bad decisions or scare them into making good decisions. I have been telling adults…
Six Things I Learned from a Former Student’s Phone Call
I received a call Saturday from a soon to be 22 -year-old young lady who served on the leadership team of an after-school club I worked with when she was in high school. I had not spoken with her since…
Why I’m NOT out to Prevent Teen Pregnancies!
During the 12 years I have been speaking to students, there have been a number of times when I have left schools feeling so burdened by the state of our culture that my chest literally felt heavy when I walked out…
Your Life is a Blank Canvas! How will you paint it?
For the past two weeks, I have been discussing the power of writing a personal vision statement. Two weeks ago I shared how my vision pulled me toward my destiny, and last week I shared the process I use in…
When Life is Puzzling!
Last week my post detailed my experience with writing a vision that pulled me toward my destiny. Based on the number of follow up questions I received, my story apparently resonated with a lot of people. Several people wanted to know…
The Vision that Pulled Me Toward My Destiny!
As I drove to church Sunday, I thought about what a blessing it has been to be able to travel around the state of Georgia for the past three years talking to students, parents, and educators thanks to a grant…
The Ripple Effect: 2012 Edition
I alone cannot change the world; but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. ~Mother Theresa Last week I shared here that I was looking forward to the ending of my summer and…
The End of Good. The Beginning of Great!
The reality of the summer coming to an end really set in yesterday as I scheduled my first school assembly of the 2013-2014 school year. Wow! Where has the time gone? It is hard to believe that I am going…
Lessons from a Great Father!
[caption id="attachment_1023" align="alignleft" width="384"] Mr Charles Johnson with sons,Terrence (center) and Terrell (right).[/caption] It is easier to build strong boys than to repair broken men. ~Frederick Douglass Last week I introduced you to…