Author Archives: toddagordon

On Thursday, June 2, 2022 a terrible tragedy happened at Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA.  Two young ladies going to a college gathering that evening were murdered in the church parking lot.  The shooter then took his own life.   On Sunday, June 5 Lead Pastor Mark Vance had the task of sharing and preaching toContinue reading “Leaders Limp”

Treat people based on their potential, not on their performance. This is a hard one.  How we see people often determines our attitude toward them which has a direct influence on how we treat them. People can frustrate the heck out of us. People are not perfect. People make mistakes.  People can also bring out the bestContinue reading “See A 10”

What dreams are you chasing? Do they look menacing and intimidating as you look at them?  They should and I hope they do otherwise they are not big enough. We tend to make our dreams big but then at the first sign of conflict or struggle begin to scale them back and settle back into aContinue reading “Pursue Your Dreams”

Hall of Fame football coach Bill Parcells offers some great advice in six words.  Here’s how I would translate it into what I see going on around me. BE RESPONSIBLE – Take responsibility for what you do.  Don’t throw the blame toward someone else.  If you did it own it.  Handle it and move forwardContinue reading “Do Something”

Thank You is not adequate but sometimes that is all that I can offer.  A heartfelt Thank You. Today I say Thank You to all those who served and protected my freedom.  Some I  know, the majority I do not.  I will never know how you felt…but I am thankful for your strength. I willContinue reading “Memorial Day 2022”