Tom Greentree's Blog, page 2
February 14, 2019
In Defense of Influence: We all have it. The question is, what kind?
Is it good to have influence? What’s your gut reaction? Truth is, we often reject “influence” as unhealthy and undesirable. Tainted by negative experiences or vague fear, we pull back from acknowledging its power or even its presence. So let’s get it out in the open: “influence” can feel gross. Like overt control or subtle … Continue reading "In Defense of Influence: We all have it. The question is, what kind?"
January 24, 2019
One Last Coffee With Dad (that is, until we have another)
One week ago, my dad died, passing from this life into the presence of Jesus. We were all gathered at his bedside as he laboured the last hundred yards of a long marathon. We cheered him on, thanking him for his life and love, praising Jesus for his welcome and hope, witnessing for ourselves the … Continue reading "One Last Coffee With Dad (that is, until we have another)"
January 8, 2019
If you think your prayer life could grow, read on: My Top 3 Books on Prayer from 2018
I am learning to pray. Which, for me, means both praying as well as learning to pray from other Jesus-followers. Seeing prayer from different angles is extremely helpful for my stumbling prayer journey. Practicing new ways of prayer deepen my own life in Christ. I find inspiration and insight through the example and teaching of … Continue reading "If you think your prayer life could grow, read on: My Top 3 Books on Prayer from 2018"
January 2, 2019
New Rhythms for a New Year
After all the merry wishing and high fives, we approach 2019 like a new set of fancy clothes. Laid out on the bed, ready to be tried, and wondering how they will fit. We stare into the mirror, imagining what the year will look like on us. I know–some of us resist this kind of … Continue reading "New Rhythms for a New Year"
November 15, 2018
Unveiling My Upcoming Book!
Growing Good Influence is almost here. I’m pleased to tell you that my book is in its final stages before release. I’m so excited to bring this to you all–thank you for being such encouraging friends. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been working hard to finalize style and fix grammar, along with learning the … Continue reading "Unveiling My Upcoming Book!"
October 10, 2018
You said you’d pray but then forgot? Ouch. These 3 simple practices will help you remember next time.
If you are anything like me, Tell me I’m not the only one. You run into a neighbour at the store who tells you about difficulty in their family.��I’ll pray for you,��you say. You read on Facebook of great loss in a friend’s life. You post back:��Praying for you. You receive an invitation to pray … Continue reading "You said you’d pray but then forgot? Ouch. These 3 simple practices will help you remember next time."
October 3, 2018
Don’t know how to pray? The perfect prayer guide is hiding in plain sight.
If you don’t know how to pray, where do you even get started? I mean, is there a course you can take, a book you can read, or a guide you can follow to show you the way to go? Yes, there is. And it’s proven effective for thousands of years. Hiding in plain sight. … Continue reading "Don’t know how to pray? The perfect prayer guide is hiding in plain sight."
September 26, 2018
Trouble stating your opinion? Me, too. Here’s 7 reasons why.
My youngest son and I have an ongoing debate: he thinks I’m too shy to state my opinion, that I shrink back, stay silent, and ponder too long. Wizards at blogging advise that, in order to get traction and traffic, you’ve got to be willing to make enemies, sharing boldly what you think. I struggle … Continue reading "Trouble stating your opinion? Me, too. Here’s 7 reasons why."
September 20, 2018
Do you want to be part of my book launch team? Here’s how you can join!
What do Elon Musk and Tom Greentree have in common? Just this: successful launches need fantastic teams. My eldest son and I took in Elon’s latest press conference announcing the first passenger flights around the moon. And you know who Elon mentioned time and time again, all throughout his talk? The innovation and creativity of … Continue reading "Do you want to be part of my book launch team? Here’s how you can join!"
