Author Archives for Brian Dodridge

The Weight of the Ministerial Buck

February 17, 2016 5:33 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Part 1 of a 2 part post President Truman had a now famous sign on his desk that read, “The buck stops here!” It’s highly unlikely my readership includes a current or past U.S. President (although if so, feel free to contact me directly), but that doesn’t mean you and I don’t know what the “buck” feels like on our... View Article


Why I’m Not Busy & You Shouldn’t be Either

February 3, 2016 5:20 am Published by Leave your thoughts

I’m not busy. Mainly because I all but refuse to use that word in description of my status. I may say, “It’s peak loading time right now,” or “It’s a little stressful, but I am managing through it.” That may seem like just semantics, but in my mind, it’s more than that. Living in a continuous state of busyness reflects... View Article


Who Should Own Your Self-Development?

January 21, 2016 6:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

“No one cares more about your personal development than you do.” —Jenni Catron It is your responsibility to develop yourself. God created you a pretty spectacular person, but in all areas of life, we need to grow. Some of this growth will occur organically. But it’s the other part that I’m talking about—the part that requires a purposeful effort. Some... View Article