Thomas Umstattd Jr.

The Umstattd Family Advent Conspiracy

This year the Umstattd Family has changed the way we do Christmas. It is changing everything.

7 Tips for Young Leaders

Epic quests require epic reminders. As you build your organization here is some encouragement and advice.

When airline travelers get gate raped, terrorists win.

AThe TSA has changed their security procedures to include fully body pat downs and full body scans. Here are my thoughts on the whole issue.

The Problem With Power

Power confuses and concerns me. Here is the paradox: It is hard to do good without it. Yet, the more power a man attains, the more evil he commits.

Spoken Prayer and Our Insecurities (Praying Aloud Part 4)

Praying aloud can be scary particularly in a group setting where others can agree or disagree.

How to Vote Twice on Tuesday

Election day is here! Every cycle I am surprised how many people don’t know they can legally vote twice on election day.

Technology Talks (March 2010)

As you may know, I teach on technology a lot. Several of you have asked when my next classes are. So here you go here is a list of some of my upcoming talks. I would love to see you there! How Everything Has Changed & Nothing is New What the changes in Social Media [...]

March 2010 Voter’s Guide

For those of you who live outside Texas please forgive this post. We are having an important election right now and I feel it is important we vote for the right folks.

Why vote for Debra Medina?

For those of you who follow this blog you know that I endorsed Rick Perry back in September. So why would I now vote for Medina?

The future of the Tea Party

If there is one thing we learn from History it is that there is nothing new under the sun. Lets break with tradition shall we?

The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Authority (Part 3)

If you can write company checks in the boss’ name it means you have his authority to spend company money.

In that same way Jesus allows us to act in his name.