Robert Noland – Page 39

Who Says You Don’t Measure Up?

Has anyone ever told you after you’ve presented something, “That just doesn’t measure up”? Or even more personal, “Sorry, you just don’t measure up”? When someone makes one of these statements, the person is saying that there is some standard—whether a corporate policy or even a personal judgment—that has not been met. It is typically […]

Sniper or Poison?

What if you received a registered letter today from the government informing you that Intel had been passed to them that you were a target of a foreign entity? The letter states that you will be killed within the week—no matter where you are. You can’t hide. But you do have one choice . . […]

Three—Not Quickly Broken

Back in February, I spoke at a three-day men’s retreat. When I arrived, I met a man who had started to go through my 3SG men’s small group booklet. He had gotten together with two other men at his church and they were meeting weekly for the Bible study, prayer, accountability, and encouragement using my […]

The Sandusky Verdict

No one was really surprised about the Jerry Sandusky verdict. The line to testify against him had grown and the eyewitness accounts were damning. And now, what was once a revered and legendary football coach, a part of college sports royalty, will die in prison. His contribution to Penn State’s win/loss record will be wiped […]

Fighting or Taking a Beating?

If someone asked you if you are a “fighter”, how would you answer them? Well, first, it would depend on how you interpret “fighting.” It could be all the way from “Yeah, man, I love a good fight. Let me at ‘em” to “Nobody tells me what to do or how to think. I’ll debate […]

Feeling Invisible?

I tend to read the places in Scripture such as, “Peter, James, John, and two others” and think I would have been one of those guys—the two others. I was there, present, but the writer didn’t happen to catch my name or I just didn’t make the impression that three other guys did. I think […]

Living Your Making

We all understand the phrase, “making a living.” We say things like, “whatever you’ve got to do to make a living,” “that’s just what he does to make a living,” or “I’m just trying to make a living.” What we mean when we say that is “what I do for money is not really me […]

A Word for Ministers & Leaders

I had a deep discussion recently with a young ministry leader. His dilemma was not at all uncommon, so I want to address an often-experienced leadership issue here. Whether you’re a pastor, small group leader, men’s ministry coordinator, or even just an engaged Christian that ministers to your brothers and sisters wherever you can, this […]

Before I Die or Too Old to Try

Most everyone has now heard of the phrase and concept of the “Bucket List.” It’s become somewhat of a buzz with a cultural coolness the last several years. I’m not sure which came first, the movie or the concept, but the movie certainly popularized the concept. Every so often, I hear or read about a […]

Private Price Tags

When you walk into or drive-through at Starbucks, you know what you’re going to order, and you also know what you’re going to pay for the beverage. On a daily basis, we make exchanges like this—ones where we know exactly what we’ll pay and what we’ll get. What we’ll give and what we’ll receive. Of […]