Tremendous Tracey
The Follower's Signature
Election Day is the one day a year the entire country practices followership out loud. The leaders have made their case and gone quiet; tomorrow the follower holds the pen. A vote is not a leader’s act but a follower’s signature, and like any signature, it obligates you to what comes next. Thank you in advance for voting.
Embrace the Penguin: When the Gallows Get Flipped
A penguin is breaking X., but this isn't a story about burnout or despair. It's about defiance. And the gallows are getting flipped everywhere.
Voting is Tremendous: Standing Up for Values in Every Election
Missional alignment is key to building trust in any leader. The media often tries to steer us toward strong opinions, sometimes even disdain for particular candidates. But that approach is shortsighted and, quite honestly, it’s idiotic. Let’s move beyond media-driven negativity and remember the wise words of George MacDonald: “To be trusted is a higher compliment than to be loved.” In voting, we’re not looking for a candidate we’d want to hang out with on the weekend. We’re looking for leaders we can trust based on their values—not their personalities or public personas shaped by others. Knowing a leader’s true values gives us the confidence to trust them, no matter what anyone else says.
Celebrating Independence Day: A Tribute to Our Greek Roots
Athens, often hailed as the birthplace of democracy, introduced concepts that resonate deeply with our own governance. The Athenian democracy, characterized by the direct participation of citizens in political decision-making, laid the groundwork for the representative democracy we cherish today. Our Founding Fathers, keen students of history, drew inspiration from these ancient practices. For example, the idea of a system of checks and balances, crucial to our Constitution, can trace its roots back to the mixed government model of the Greeks, who balanced power among different branches to prevent tyranny.
Witnessing the Miracle: Reflections on Seeing the Empty Tomb
May the miracle of the empty tomb inspire us to live with faith, hope, and courage, now and always. Jesus is the way, the truth, the light, and the PEACE that we so desperately need. May the blessings of the Resurrection come to you anew this glorious Easter season.
Transforming Lives Behind Bars: The Power of Books and Faith
The Tremendous Book Club is not just about reading; it's about transformation. In this email, I'd like to share with you how books have become powerful tools for rehabilitation, personal growth, and spiritual renewal among incarcerated individuals who have already found faith.
TGIF! Thank God I’m Free!!
I am a happy person by nature. I am also strong and tolerant. That means I tend to attract those who are, as well as those who are not. Unfortunate...
I lived life and all I got was this lousy T Shirt! Or, Failure Is an Option
If no one is responsible for the consequences of their mistakes or can claim victory for their successes, what’s the point of living? We may as wel...
coming out of the corporate closet
Not too many years ago I worked for a company as a project manager. I worked tirelessly to please the customer, promote those that worked the harde...
Are you freer than you were four years ago?
The Fourth of July. A time when we celebrate our independence as a nation. It is a time for us to celebrate our patriotism, our freedom from oppres...
