[Part 10] We live in a world of values. People voice their values, vote their values and join churches that reflect their values. According to Alan Bloom, who wrote The Closing of the American Mind, someone who lives his values is respected for his or her character, and great religious. [...]
by Charles Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Autumn 2010 WHEN DOES TWISTING THE TRUTH PRODUCE A LIE? SOMEONE SAID, "A HALF-TRUTH IS A WHOLE LIE, THE ENEMY OF OUR SOUL HATES THE TRUTH, AND FROM THE BEGINNING HAS SOUGHT TO REVISE IT INTO A LIE PALATABLE TO THE NAĂŹVE. Satan began this. [...]
by Jonathan Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Autumn 2010 Milton Berle once said, "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." Opportunities and fresh perspectives tend to coincide. More than fresh perspectives, however, we need a glimpse from the eternal. Opportunity, Inc. is a portal between the church wall, the market wall, and. [...]
by Jonathan Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Winter 2008 Heeth Varneedoe began his career at Flowers Industries (a leading producer of packaged bakery foods) as route salesman. In 1997, Heeth retired as President and Chief Operating Officer. Under his management, Flowers grew to become a publicly traded Fortune 500 company. Today Flowers. [...]
by Jonathan Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Autumn 2005 When Ferrill Gibbs was 10 years old, his dad gave him his first set of boxing gloves for Christmas. “My first match was with my sister and I was lucky to get a draw. I’m not sure why getting hit was fun, but. [...]
by Jonathan Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Winter/Spring 2005 Paul Graves is the Director of Design Strategy for a U.S.-based brand strategy and communication design company. He is also involved in pastoral and prophetic ministry. I sat down to interview Mr. Graves against the backdrop of coffee and beignets in the famed. [...]