Living in An Insane World

As Pastor Tommy Nelson explains, injustice in our world seems out of control.

Do you ever wonder what kind of God could sit back and watch criminals freed on technicalities and the innocent sentenced to a death penalty?  Do you ever question how the King of the Universe could withhold a baby from a loving Christian couple while hormonally charged teenagers get pregnant after a one-night stand?

But is instant justice the answer?  Do we truly want God to mete out judgment after every moral infraction? After all, what happens when we slip up?

Solomon explains that a life well lived is not on another planet or that our only joy will come in heaven.  He will show us that despite the seeming inequalities all around us, there is a way to live in this insane world.

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Celebrating Twelve Extraordinary Women Who Shaped Me

Several things came together for this particular post.  First, when I completed my review of Linda Hill and Kent Lineback’s Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader on the first year anniversary of my job with Space Center Houston, I reflected on the many great bosses I’ve had over the course of my career.

Second, since the month of March is designated Women’s History Month, we celebrate the courageous women who have helped our Nation build a fairer, more just society. As this year’s Presidential proclamation puts it, “Throughout history, the vision and achievements of powerful women have strengthened our Nation and opened the doors of opportunity wider for all of us.  Though their stories too often go untold, all of us stand on the shoulders of these sung and unsung trailblazers.”

Third, I recently summarized John MacArthur’s Twelve Extraordinary Women.

So, when I considered offering some personal reflections this month, I can’t help but think of twelve extraordinary women who shaped me as a leader.

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