by Scott A Stonehouse | Apr 18, 2026 | Bible, Christianity, Personal Growth
I posted an article on how to ask for forgiveness titled, Will You Forgive Me? While writing it, several other issues came up that I cut out to keep it focused. This is the catch-all article for the remaining thoughts. FORGIVENESS IS… Forgiveness...
by Scott A Stonehouse | Apr 18, 2026 | Personal Growth
Four of the most powerful words in the world are “Will you forgive me?” We all mess up. We make mistakes. We hurt those we care about, whether they are friends, family members, or coworkers. The damage might be small or significant. When handled well,...
by Scott A Stonehouse | Apr 13, 2026 | Personal Growth
How do you deal with failure? Does it destroy you? Does it make you better? This past weekend, two friends and I were in Austin, TX, competing in the GoRuck Ruckapalooza 50-mile challenge. (Rucking is walking with weight.) It started at 9 pm on Friday. The cadre...
by Scott A Stonehouse | Apr 9, 2026 | Leadership, Personal Growth
Humility might be the foundational quality of leadership. It isn’t the only quality. It might not be the most important quality. But it is fundamental to acquiring and growing all the other qualities a leader needs. It is also one of the more challenging...
by Scott A Stonehouse | Apr 6, 2026 | Leadership, Personal Growth
It is difficult to be a good leader if you haven’t been, and don’t continue to be, a good follower. First, most leaders are following and reporting to someone, whether that is a boss or a board. If those leaders can’t follow their leaders well, they...
by Scott A Stonehouse | Apr 4, 2026 | Bible, Christianity, Personal Growth
Do you pray? If so, do you find it difficult? Over the years, I have found prayer difficult in many ways. For example: How do I stay focused? How do I get beyond selfish prayers? What if I am praying for something that is not God’s will? Does praying make a...