LEADERSHIP

Scroll to end of post to read complete lyrics of today’s “Can’t get it out of my head” song:  “The Israelites”   early Reggae. A word from Curt:  Our heart is full of gratitude for the love, support, and affirmation we received during last weekend’s TheJourney Estate Sale.  DeDe and I are blessed beyond words. The proceeds from the sale are …

Updated 1April 2013 2013 Life Plan as of 30Mar2013  on file: 2013April_My Life Plan_Iles.docx Curt Iles     What Matters Most: PIN 1. My Jesus-Walk   I want to chase hard after Jesus.  Haraka haraka!            2013 Key Verse: “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and how they were uneducated common men, they took note that …

“To bring glory to God…” “We exist to bring glory to God by making disciples who treasure Christ &carry His name to the ends of the earth.” This is our church (Dry Creek Baptist) Life Statement. A life statement is simply a declaration of what you’re about… where you stand… why you exist. It says,  “I’ve driven a stake in …

Working Title: The Power of a Handwritten  Note Sub title: Living gratefully/Living compassionately  By Curt Iles Writing and receiving handwritten notes iand letters are relics of the past. There’s why the power of the handwritten note has never been more valuable. gratitude Encouragemnt Comfort Affirmation   5 minutes Make your tools convenient   a postcard with your letterhead on blank …

What is true success? If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it’s not success at all. -Anna Quindlen       Last week, I asked my Facebook friends, “How do you define true success?” I was blown away by the wisdom in the …

  Having a “Learner’s Lean”   Paul had it.* (* keep reading and I’ll share more.) I want it. Throughout history, all great leaders who finished strong possessed it. For simplicity’s sake, I’ll call it the “Learner’s Lean.” Next time you’re in a meeting—whether it is a business seminar, church, or the local Rotary Club, be observant. You can always …

Bolivar Bishop, Beauregard Parish Sheriff 1971-2008 My Sheriff I’ve lived in Beauregard Parish for fifty-two years And he was my sheriff for all but sixteen of those years. There have only been three parish sheriffs in my lifetime. I was born under the administration of Sheriff Paul Stark (1948-1972). When he retired, a banker, Bolivar Bishop, was elected. For the …