M2M Partner, BWFLI, Has A Fruitful Question to Share
Our dear M2M partner, Brenda Smith, President of BWFLI shared the post below recently. It’s a great reminder that we may not all be able to leave the same kind of legacy as her father, the late Fred...
View ArticleHandling Problems Correctly
M2M would like to share a word from ministry partner, BWFLI. Fred helped many clarify their thinking with his distinction between a problem and a fact of life. “A problem is something you can do...
View ArticleClimbing Out of the Dumps
Breakfast with Fred’s, Fred Smith, Sr. on his thoughts on managing the ups and downs. Fred managed his emotions objectively. However, he acknowledged the dark times. He created operating principles for...
View ArticleAll Men Are Created Great Leaders
M2M would like to share a message from Bridge2913 about great leaders. When I walked into Garland High School Assistant Principal John Poynter’s office three years ago, I had no idea what God had in...
View ArticleFrom the Editor of NOVO
M2M would like to share a message from the editor of Novo. Novo is a band of creative missionaries sent to multiply movements of the gospel and mobilize the church for mission around the world. Novo...
View ArticleUltimate Goals
M2M would like to share the wisdom of BWFLI’s Weekly Thought. Recently I met an old and prosperous friend who wanted to relive earlier times. Once an active layman, he is now inactive. I asked him if...
View ArticleScattershooting with the Sage
M2M would like to share wisdom from BWLFI’s Weekly Thought. Fred often remarked about his one liner style as an outgrowth of sending telegrams. He learned to say the most in the least number of words....
View ArticleConfrontation is a Responsibility
M2M shares wisdom from Breakfast With Fred Leadership Institute for the purpose of stretching and blessing the next generation of leaders. Control of confrontation is important. Too often it is seen...
View ArticleCharacter
By Fred Smith, Sr. Character is tested in commitment. We worship a God who commits, who covenants. The strength to commit is part of character’s definition. We see Biblical examples such as the one in...
View ArticleAppreciating Tension
M2M (Ministry to Ministries) shares a word from Breakfast With Fred Leadership Institute about the benefit of healthy pressure. Breakfast With Fred Leadership Institute is a partner ministry that is...
View ArticleDefine The Base
M2M would like to share a word from Fred Smith Sr. and the Breakfast With Fred Leadership Institute. Fred consistently studied human nature. He was invited to join high powered negotiation teams for...
View ArticleJoin M2M for North Texas Giving Day 2018
What is North Texas Giving Day? North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual 18-hour online giving extravaganza for North Texas nonprofits that is powered by creative nonprofits,...
View ArticleResponsibilities to Our Peers
Ministry to Ministries would like to share a message from Breakfast With Fred Leadership Institute (BWFLI) where they discuss the responsibility we have to our peers. Fred valued his friendships and...
View ArticleCharacter Matters
Fred Smith Sr. Ministry to Ministries would like to share a message from Breakfast With Fred Leadership Institute (BWFLI) where they discuss why character matters. Fred Smith Sr.’s library included...
View ArticleCalling Believers to Authentic Christianity
Life Action was founded over 40 years ago to spark spiritual change in families, churches, and nations. This is why they call people to authentic Christianity—so the gospel light can shine brightly...
View ArticleWhat Happened When Billy Graham Came To Town
Ministry to Ministries would like to share a message from One For Israel where they discuss what happened when Billy Graham visited Israel. Even in his death (perhaps promotion would better describe...
View ArticleFrom Prison to Palace
Ministry to Ministries would like to share a message from one of our ministry partners, Abiding Fathers. PRISON to PALACE…is a giant leap, especially when it happens overnight. I have taught in prisons...
View ArticleInternal Musings
Fred believed in self-knowledge without diving into self-obsession. He wanted to identify his constructive strengths and his destructive weaknesses in order to optimize his giftedness. At the beginning...
View ArticleSpecial Message from M2M Directors
Dear Friends, As we approach the end of the ministry year we want to thank you for your generous prayers and contributions to M2M over the past 12 months. Your gifts have enabled us to: Help house and...
View ArticleThe Will to Win
Guest post from leadership ministry partner: Breakfast With Fred Leadership Institute Mary Alice and I have six grandchildren. Our three children keep us amply supplied with pictures. Mary Alice is...
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