No More Puny Tips

“Can I see your manager?” When I worked in a restaurant these were words you never wanted to hear. Generally the request was followed by a complaint or some criticism. And who wants their boss getting an earful of “this guy stinks!”? Sometimes the issue wasn’t about the service directly, but about the dining experience in general. Most times, it […]

I Will Crush You!

Enemies. Do you have them? People who actively work against you, who work to destroy you? Maybe they are directly engaged in activities which are opposed to your purposes. Maybe your enemies aren’t so overt? They lurk in the shadows of your awareness, subtly undermining you or withholding their support. You know they’re out there, […]

Even the Creepy Dude Next Door?

“Who is my neighbor?” It’s the question an “expert in the law” asked of Jesus in an attempt to justify some less than neighborly behavior. Jesus answers with the Parable of the Good Samaritan. (check out the story here) I love this passage, as challenging as it remains. I resonate with the call to care […]