Details Details

Not sure who said it, but
"it's all in the details".



Details derail or details deliver; I prefer the latter.

Og Mandino stated, “Never neglect the little things. Never skimp on that extra effort, that additional few minutes, that soft word of praise or thanks, that delivery of the very best you can do.”

When I read this quote, I immediately thought about the Raving Fans principle of “Deliver Plus One.” This principle teaches us to deliver excellence consistently and then to go beyond that to give people one percent more than they expect. The Og Mandino quote and the principle of “Deliver Plus One” operate from the same mindset. That is, always go the extra mile. (If someone asks you to go one mile, go the second mile with them ~ Jesus in Matt 5:38)

Church leaders are busy people and we can tend to get caught up in the big things. Today, I'm taking some time to think about the little things in life.

You may have heard that “the devil is in the details.” I prefer the opposite reality that God is in the details. Why? Because it’s the details – the little things in our lives and ministry – that give us the best opportunity to truly reflect the extent of God’s grace and love. I'm praying that I deliver his grace and love daily...through the details:).

Embracing the journey...pursuing the dream.