Discipleship in a Microwave Culture

Earlier this fall, I visited with an entrepreneur I initially met through a YBL men’s group. Matthew was an engineer at GE Aircraft Engines when we met. Now, almost 5 years later, he is a small business owner and restaurant operator. As I toured Just Q’in, Matthew led...

Coaching – it’s not just for youth sports

Who were the big influences on your life in your formative years?  My answer: 2 junior high school football coaches.  These men volunteered about 4 hours per week for practice (yes in Jr High we only practiced 2 nights per week), 4+ hours on the weekend for the games,...

How does Consistency relate to Passion?

As a mentor to a young man in the financial services sector, I am regularly engage in dialog that is relevant to folks in the marketplace. Recently, my mentee commented that he has observed a clear pattern in his boss. “When he is into something, he is all in. The...

How does consistency relate to passion?

As a mentor to a young man in the financial services sector, I am regularly engage in dialog that is relevant to folks in the marketplace. Recently, my mentor commented that he has observed a clear pattern I his boss. “When he is into something, he is all in. The...

Are you using your gift?

As a part of being a “friend in the marketplace,” we YBL staff get the privilege to learn a lot about folks as they get involved with the mission. In the last week, I have the privilege to spend time in conversation with several friends. I asked a few, “What is your...

Sharing the Old Story

Recently while driving to an appointment, I heard an interview on the Cincinnati NPR affiliate (WVXU) the Diane Rehm show (Monday 5/18/15, 11:00 am). The interview featured Jeffery Brown, Chief Correspondent for Arts, Culture, and Society. Brown is the anchor of...