by mcl | May 1, 2016 | Columns, Inspiration, The Way I See It
By MARTIN E. WILLOUGHBY, JR. About fifteen years ago, I was struggling whether I was being called into full-time ministry. I started taking some seminary classes, and I was in a process of seeking God’s direction for my life. While I did not hear the audible voice of...
by mcl | Apr 1, 2016 | Columns, Inspiration, The Way I See It
By Martin E. Willoughby, Jr. My family and I recently enjoyed some time off together on spring break. I confess that I don’t vacation easily. I lean towards being a workaholic, and it takes effort to simply relax and enjoy the moment. However, this was special time,...
by mcl | Dec 2, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, The Way I See It
BY MARTIN E. WILLOUGHBY, JR. ‘Tis the season for some Christmas shopping. A whole lot of Christmas shopping. The National Retail Federation is projecting sales to increase to $630.5 billion this Christmas season. The average American will spend nearly $800 on...
by mcl | Nov 2, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, The Way I See It
BY MARTIN E. WILLOUGHBY, JR. I have found in life you can be mentored by people you know personally, and also those who influence you through their writing and/or speaking. One of my “book mentors” early in life was Dr. John Maxwell. Maxwell was a pastor for many...
by mcl | Sep 1, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, The Way I See It
By Martin E. Willoughby, Jr. Nothing quite makes you appreciate your health like getting sick. My son Trey and I both recently had a bout with a lingering stomach virus. I went from jogging one day to being laid up on the couch the next. All I could think about was...
