A couple days ago, I mentioned that 46% of Americans felt that Facebook is a fad. I love statistics, even if I think 37% of them are made up. But I thought that you might enjoy some other recent statistics.  See if you line up with the American public: 58% of Americans think the economy will be fine by this time next year?  (I doubt it… although I think it may be more stable after the election… it usually is). 22% of Americans are positive the end of the world will occur in their lifetime.  (My Baptist upbringing tells me that I should expect Jesus’ return at any moment… and...

Don’t believe me? There is a new website that will prove it to you.  It will hand-feed you a Martin Luther insult from one of his many writings. It’s a great way to get that little pick-me-up that you need for your day. Try it now! Thank me later. Todd PS – What’s the biggest insult anyone has had the courage to tell you in ministry?  (I find that people will say things inside the four walls of the church that they would NEVER EVER consider saying ‘in real life’.) I’d love to hear yours…

Nearly half of Americans think so. According to Mashable: A poll conducted by the Associated Press and CNBC found that 46% of respondents think Facebook will fade away as new platforms come along in the future. However, about 43% believe the site will likely be successful for the long haul. So… what do YOU think? My guess is that it will fade just like most things do. So will Twitter. It will be like a cassette tape.  Or a CD (for that matter). We’ll still be connecting online, but with something newer and shinier than Facebook. Using facebook in 2015 may be like sending a fax today. As...

I was just thinking the other day.  How can I tie a better looking tie knot? Who in the world (I asked myself), could help me with this conundrum? Then I found this video by Ed: (In full disclosure, I have not worn a tie in years, but this may prove helpful some day). Todd  

Read this quote from Texas Governor Rick Perry: “Every one of us has ‘oops moments’ every day. America may not forgive you for it. But God will.” That got me thinking.  The Guv is probably correct. Many times when people have their ‘oops’ moments, it’s hard for us to forgive them. And I wonder if we have a harder time forgiving than God does. And really… it’s God’s forgiveness that counts.  Not ours. Why do we have such a hard time with forgiveness? Possibly because of a lack of trust.  We’re afraid the person will do the same thing...

How NOT to tell the world about your next online conference for pastors and church leaders.  I’m excited about our next Leadership Network online conference.  It’s called ENCORE and happens on your computer on June 6.  I had fun putting together a series of videos for the conference that I hope you’ll enjoy… starting with this one entitled “Screamer Guy”…