Batch Batchelder

If you don’t commit to living life on your terms, other people will commit you to theirs.

What would happen if we paid as much attention to these persistent delights as we pay to the annoying surprises that unfold each day?

"My favorite type of mental toughness is not forcing one path, but being open to many paths: Whatever comes my way, I can handle it. Whatever resources I have, I can make it work. Whatever the day brings, I can thrive."

2. We lament that minority and female leaders remain sidelined.

Many of us and those we serve have been persistently excluded, questioned, or sidelined because of our race, gender, or cultural background, and because of the way our convictions and ministry methodologies are at times discordant with the white and male-dominant culture that is... See more

PRAYER — BC 37

Cleansing Lord, when you come again as judge of the living and the dead, you will be like a furnace of judgment that will consume everything evil and ungodly. But you will be a refining fire too, with a glowing, purified creation coming from the flames. Make this world beautiful for you and fitted for your kingdom; purify my heart so... See more

Those who need reasons to feel good never run out of needs.

Roman senator, lawyer, and author Pliny the Younger reminds us of a frequent truth in life:

“An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.”

Source: ​ Epistulae (Book II, Letter 15) ​

My takeaway? Do things where you enjoy the journey because many times the chase will end up being more fun than the reward. ​ ​ ​

“One easy way to show you care about others is to ask them questions about their life.

• What are they excited about?


• What are they working on?


• What are they hoping for?

Simply asking the question and listening thoughtfully is an act of generosity. You're giving them the gift of attention.”

Feeding people half-truths or bullshit to make them feel better (which is almost always about making ourselves feel more comfortable) is unkind.

Not getting clear with a colleague about your expectations because it feels too hard, yet holding them accountable or blaming them for not delivering is unkind.

Talking about people rather than to them is... See more