Called to be Influencers
We hear that a lot these days. Influencers. And it’s forever true. We are in the business of influencing. It starts in our homes, our jobs, our casual friendships, our social media posts, the groups we are a part of and on and on. And influencing goes two ways – either positively or negatively. I…
Happy Birthday to my Sweet Mama
On July 12th, 1911, a star was born. That star was my mama, Edna Pearl (Halbert) Wheat. Today she would be 111. She made it to 94 before heading to her home sweet home in heaven! If anyone deserved heaven and all it affords, Mom did. I know she earned a jeweled crown by lovingly…
The Gift of Faith
Friday night. Baccalaureate for Regent’s School of Austin High School graduates. Shawntel and I went to watch Brennan, whose title from Junior to Senior was given to him because it was the last day of his Junior year. He would receive his stole from a graduating senior as a new senior at Regent’s. Baccalaureate meant…
What Kind of Influencer Are You?
A few days ago my daughter told me about an unfortunate incident at the tennis courts in their community. A young man was “hogging” one of the courts and refused to allow other residents in the area to play. Typically, there is a one-hour game play, and when others are waiting for the court, the…
Be the Change
It’s second nature to focus on everything that’s wrong with others or what’s wrong in politics or what’s wrong with our places of business or churches or what’s wrong in our nation. But, what about doing a “check up from our neck up” — a self analysis about some of the areas we might just…
What Does Your Book of Influence Look Like?
Are you an INFLUENCER to those around you…..and what does that “influence” look like? Does it influence others to be better, act better and live better lives? Here’s a way to measure: We go throughout our day and people get to know us and they see how we treat those around us….from our children, to…