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My goal is to impart timeless truths that will enhance your value as a leader and keep you there your entire life journey. If you have observed influential leaders who have imploded and want to be a “long term leader,” this blog is for you.

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Your Foundation is How to Change Your Future

Dec 9

Dec 9 Your Foundation is How to Change Your Future

Larry Stockstill

All failure is foundational. Whether it is your marriage, your ministry, or your money, it all comes down to one issue: “foundation repair.”

Jesus said that a wise man “digs deep” and builds on a foundation. A foolish man builds on the sand.

How do you repair your foundation?

How to Develop a Prosperous Soul

Dec 3

Dec 3 How to Develop a Prosperous Soul

Larry Stockstill

Family, Leadership

Jeff Bezos (CEO of Amazon) just went over $100 billion in net worth this week. That is more than the individual GDP of 146 out of 211 countries!

That’s ridiculous prosperity.

How do you insure that your soul is prospering that well?

Fiery Trials: What They Are and How To Navigate Them

Nov 26

Nov 26 Fiery Trials: What They Are and How To Navigate Them

Larry Stockstill

Adversity, Family, Devotion

They call it the “baptism by fire.” Fire is pressure. Fire is refinement. Fire transforms.

It may be happening to you. Don’t worry, join the crowd.

Here are some things to remember about this process of refinement:

5 Ways You Can Conquer Grief

Nov 19

Nov 19 5 Ways You Can Conquer Grief

Larry Stockstill

Family, Adversity

Grief is real. It doesn’t go away quickly. It requires time, Scripture, and support.

One year ago this week, my son Jonathan lost a pre-born baby. He and Angie’s journey included a “healing song” Jonathan wrote that has brought them through.

Here are a few thoughts to help you in your journey of recovering from personal loss:

The Three Powerful Secrets of Overcoming Every Temptation

Nov 12

Nov 12 The Three Powerful Secrets of Overcoming Every Temptation

Larry Stockstill

Family, Devotion, Adversity

Temptation is real. It is bigger than me, but not bigger than Christ. He faced every temptation I do, yet was never defeated.

What were His three secrets to overcoming temptation?

Snakes in the Temple: How to Spot a False Prophet

Nov 5

Nov 5 Snakes in the Temple: How to Spot a False Prophet

Larry Stockstill

Adversity, Leadership

Jesus said deception would be rampant in the final days of this age. That deception will culminate in the “Beast” (the Antichrist) and the “False Prophet.”

What are some of the warning signs of a false prophet, a “wolf in sheep’s clothing?”

My Top 5 Secrets to Being a Successful Grandparent

Oct 29

Oct 29 My Top 5 Secrets to Being a Successful Grandparent

Larry Stockstill

What is your legacy?

It is not what you build or accomplish. It is your family, your sons, daughters, and grandchildren.

You may not have children or grandchildren yet. They may be spiritual children and grandchildren, people you are fathering and mothering in their lives. The same principles apply.

Here are my top 5 secrets to successful grandparenting:

How More Self-Awareness Will Make You a Great Leader

Oct 22

Oct 22 How More Self-Awareness Will Make You a Great Leader

Larry Stockstill

Everyone wants to be a great leader. They try every book, conference, and seminar. They pump themselves full of motivation. They read and listen to the latest leadership strategy.

All good. The missing ingredient of all of the above? “Self-awareness.”

How to Deal with an Angry Person

Oct 15

Oct 15 How to Deal with an Angry Person

Larry Stockstill

Family, Adversity

ANGER seems to be at the root of the senseless violence confronting our nation today.

People are angry. Many of them do not even know why. Most of us have no clue how to deal with them. How would YOU deal with a monstrously angry person?

These 3 Things Will Turbo-Boost Your Prayer Life

Oct 8

Oct 8 These 3 Things Will Turbo-Boost Your Prayer Life

Larry Stockstill

“Ask, seek, knock.”

I only casually read that simple prayer formula Christ taught. Somehow, I never realized that it can describe three very important arenas, or levels, of prayer.

If you can’t figure out why your answers to prayer seem elusive, read on.

My Top 5 Secrets of Passing Through a Crisis

Oct 1

Oct 1 My Top 5 Secrets of Passing Through a Crisis

Larry Stockstill

“Crisis management” is not my favorite thing. It is, however, often thrust upon you out of nowhere. If you knew it was coming, it wouldn’t be a crisis!

Can you keep your head in a crisis? Do your choices lead to disaster or do they point the way forward?

Here are the 5 top things I do for direction in one of life’s sudden, unexpected crises:

How to Keep From Being Scared to Death Right Now

Sep 24

Sep 24 How to Keep From Being Scared to Death Right Now

Larry Stockstill

Country, Adversity

Besides Harvey/Irma/Maria, North Korea nukes, Mexico City earthquakes, and London terrorism, what is there to worry about?

I believe the secret of peace right now is understanding the difference in “times” and “seasons.”

Here are some facts about "times" and "seasons":

How to Stop the Fighting in Your Family

Sep 16

Sep 16 How to Stop the Fighting in Your Family

Larry Stockstill

Family, Adversity

How many times do couples fight per year? A British insurance survey said 2,455 (that’s 7 per day!). The survey lists 28 sources of fights with "Not Listening" being at the top of the list!

Here is a thought or two about how to avoid these major annoyances:

8 Signs of a Judgmental Spirit and How to Overcome It

Sep 10

Sep 10 8 Signs of a Judgmental Spirit and How to Overcome It

Larry Stockstill

Adversity, Devotion

“Judge not.”

No Biblical phrase has been more overused (or abused). Was Jesus actually saying we should have no discernment? What actually DID He mean and how do we steer clear of breaking His commandment?

Here are the 8 signs of judgmentalism and how we overcome it in our own lives:

My Top 5 Secrets to Enjoying Life

Sep 2

Sep 2 My Top 5 Secrets to Enjoying Life

Larry Stockstill

Family, Leadership

Why are people making more, owning more, and interacting more…and enjoying it less?

Solomon had everything: intelligence, pleasure, productivity, possessions, and long life. In spite of that, he said, “I hated life!” Really?

What are the secrets to enjoying your life…without or without all those things?

Why Division is Entering America...and How to Stop It

Aug 27

Aug 27 Why Division is Entering America...and How to Stop It

Larry Stockstill

Country, Adversity

It’s everywhere.

Congressmen being shot. Angry racists driving cars over human beings. States threatening seriously to secede from the “United” States of America.

How did we get here and what is our way out?

The Curse of Independence In Marriage...And How To Fix It

Aug 19

Aug 19 The Curse of Independence In Marriage...And How To Fix It

Larry Stockstill

You have heard it said: “Interdependence, not independence, is the secret of marriage.”

What is this deadly enemy of independence, and how does it silently worm it’s way into the best of marriages?

4 Lifetime Lessons From An Excellent Governor

Aug 12

Aug 12 4 Lifetime Lessons From An Excellent Governor

Larry Stockstill

Country, Leadership

Do you ever wonder how the wheels of power turn? How a person with millions of people looking to them for leadership manages his life, his time, and his priorities?

I had six wonderful years holding a weekly Bible study for Louisiana Governor Mike Foster and his top staff. He didn’t know it, but while I was teaching him the Bible, he was teaching me excellent leadership!

Here are the 4 main lessons I observed about him that made a lifetime impact on me:

Back To School: How To Be Prepared and Make It Pleasant

Aug 5

Aug 5 Back To School: How To Be Prepared and Make It Pleasant

Larry Stockstill

It’s that time again.

Millions of kids will be trooping off to their first nervous day of school.

What can you do to prepare for it and make it a pleasant experience?

Stewardship: How To Save a Ton of Money

Jul 29

Jul 29 Stewardship: How To Save a Ton of Money

Larry Stockstill

Family, Leadership

It is no secret how to have more money: spend less than you earn.

The problem is not the consumerism we all fall into. It is when we constantly HAVE to buy more because we haven’t taken care of what we have.

Here are some good ideas to “give yourself a big raise” on the same salary: