Os Guinness and "The Last Christian on Earth"

I had the priveledge of interviewing Os Guinness about his updated edition to his 1983 bestseller The Gravedigger Files. This new book has the same story but with updated information and it's entitled The Last Christian on Earth. To listen click here or scroll down.

Happy Birthday YouTube!!

In honor of YouTube's fifth birthday, Time Magazine has published the sites top 50 videos. Here's the #1 most watched video on YouTube. This video has been seen over 170 million times since it was posted in May of 2007. To see the whole list click here.

Smart Snacking

Snacks throughout the day can be a great energy booster and help with weight loss. The key is making sure those snacks are healthy, so here are some points to remember (from the American Dietetic Association):

• Think of snacks as mini-meals that contribute nutrient-rich foods


• Snack only when you're hungry


• Keep portion control in mind


• Plan snacks ahead of time

To help with your snacking here's a quick energy snack receipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c. almonds, raw or toasted


• 1 1/2 c. cashews, raw or toasted, roughly chopped


• 1/3 c. dried cranberries


• 1/3 c. dried apricots, roughly chopped


• 1/3 c. raisins

Directions

Mix all ingredients together and divide into 1/3 cup portions. Substitute any nuts (i.e., walnusts, pecans or macademia nuts - use 3/4 c. because they are higher in fat) or dried fruits desired. Enjoy!!

John Hull and Delegation

I'm always pleased to have John Hull of Equip on the air with me. This week we talked about the importance of delegation and why many leaders don't do it. To listen click here or scroll down.

Some Quick Links

I want to thank my friends at Ambassador Advertising for sharing these with me.

• A new look at an old trick - click here
• Here are 20 things that happen in 60 seconds
• I mentioned some these on The Morning Show - top 40 worst books

Just a few things I've found throughout the net. If you got a link you want me to see, just send it over.

The Barna Group - Most Americans Consider Easter a Religious Holiday, But Fewer Correctly Identify its Meaning

Easter is just around the corner and every year I struggle with the thought that my kids may not know exactly what Easter is about and why it's so important to believers in Christ. So one day I just asked them and they surprised me by giving the best answer ever - the resurrection and Jesus and the gift of salvation!! WOW!

I stumbled upon some research from the Barna Group that confirmed some of my worries that many don't know the meaning behind Easter. Click on the link below and read what they found.

The Barna Group - Most Americans Consider Easter a Religious Holiday, But Fewer Correctly Identify its Meaning

Keith and Kristyn Getty Music Special

Keith and Kristyn Getty have a special going on until the end of March over at their website - Getty Music. If you love modern hymns you are not going to want to miss this special. Go on over and take a look what they've got!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Having Irish ancestry, St. Patrick's Day is more than just an excuse to wear green (although I do wear emearld green alot). It's a chance to look at one of Christianity's more famous saints. Here's some of the interesting facts of St. Patrick's life:

• Was born of a wealthy Christian family in Britain in the 4th century A.D.


• Was kidnapped at the age of 16 and sold into salvery.


• After 6 years in slavery he escaped and returned home.


• Once entering the church he became a bishop and returned to Ireland as a missionary.


• He ministered throughout Ireland and started a revival that lasted nearly 400 years.

There is so much to learn from the life of Saint Patrick and his mission to share the love of Christ to the "Emerald Isle." To learn more click here.

Résumé Tips

5 Ways You Could Be Ruining Your Résumé Without Realizing It

Signs are emerging that the job market is picking up, but landing a new position can still be a challenge. The last thing you want to do is sabotage your employment search, and, since your résumé is typically the first impression that hiring managers have of you, it's also the first place where you can potentially ruin your chances.

Read more about the resume pitfalls Kathy Nicholson mentioned on the morning show: click here