What I do for a living terrifies most people: I speak in public. And I ask strangers for money. That’s job security, folks. The next time you get to/have to do either of these things? You’ll be prepared. And a lot less afraid because of it. What Great Speeches Have… Read More
I’ve spoken at both women’s conferences and men’s conferences on behalf of Compassion International. The women sponsor more children than the men. More than four times more (as a percentage of total attendance.) I’d like to turn more men into child sponsors the next time I have the opportunity. So… Read More
I stood backstage filling up with those feelings that have frozen me too many times before. Mostly fear. Pam Tebow stood at the microphone filling an arena of women with years of hard-won wisdom. Not just how to be a mom but how to be with God, know God, follow… Read More
Internet friends, I’d love to come sing and/or speak at your church on behalf of Compassion International in 2013…for FREE. Here are some open dates we need to fill as soon as we can. Wednesday PM Feb 6 in the St Louis Area Saturday Mar 2 PM – Tulsa, OK… Read More
During the concert I’d held up an example child sponsorship packet. The little boy’s name was Angel. He lives in Peru. “I’ll leave this packet here on the stage. If anyone would like to come in a minute at intermission and sponsor him, you’re welcome to,” I’d said. An hour… Read More
I’ve been speaking and singing on behalf of Compassion International in 80 to 100 cities every year for seven years. And being the nerd I am I’ve studied the results and found that as crowds get larger they also become less compassionate. View Post
Shaun Groves