I have been talking with a friend lately about his relationship with his girlfriend. He is pretty sure that she is “the one.” Even though he loves this woman and she confesses to love him, their relationship was on the verge of disintegrating. He was getting really discouraged last week as he thought their relationship was over. He and I had prayed [...]
Archive for March, 2009
F-I-G-H-T
Posted in Foundation, Friendship, Hearing from God, Jesus, Life Lessons on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Birthday Mom!!!
Posted in Hearing from God, Just Gil, Life Lessons on March 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Today is my Mom’s birthday. To say the past few years have been a little bumpy would be an understatement, but through it all Mom has held her head up high and pushed through. Sure there have been some tears, some anger, some doubt, but Mom has been stronger than anyone could expect her to be. [...]
Was Gordon Gecko Right?
Posted in Just Gil on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In 1987 Oliver Stone directed and co-wrote the movie “Wall Street.” Michael Douglas delivered an iconic performance as the ruthless corporate raider Gordon Gecko. The most memorable scene of the movie is when Gecko gives his “Greed is Good” speech. This scene demonstrates how ruthless and evil Gecko is supposed to be. Now as we look [...]
How Important Is Teamwork?
Posted in Foundation, Friendship, Hearing from God, Just Gil, Life Lessons, Strategy on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 beginning, with Democrats and Republicans seemingly at war with each other, with marriages failing at disgusting rates, with companies closing all over the world, with charitable donations weakening at an unprecedented rate, a question has been rolling through my mind: How important is teamwork? Jesus had something to say about teamwork. Mark [...]
Paparazzi Social Networking
Posted in Just Gil, Life Lessons on March 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I am on Facebook and Twitter. I am not insane about either, but I do enjoy them both. OK, big confession here… BIG BREATH… I watch paparazzi TV shows. Insider, TMZ, Access Hollywood… I like to watch these mind numbing, no real value for anything, “shows.” So what does paparazzi television, Facebook and Twitter have to do with [...]
