The Shepherd's Guide Blog

The Messenger or The Message: Which Do You Control?

February 20, 2026

This article was written by Jim Miley and published by Crossroads Professional Coaching. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey lists Habit 1 as “Being Proactive” by focusing on things within your control.  Covey’s underlying premise is that we want to be “Effective People.”  If you don’t want to be an effective person,…

Perseverance: Staying the Course in Faith and Business

February 13, 2026

This article was written by Sue Wiley and published by Crossroads Professional Coaching. As we step into a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the successes and challenges of the year past. For many small business owners, the question is: How do we move forward with purpose and perseverance? With so many uncertainties in…

Overcoming Self-Doubt

February 6, 2026

This article is written by Danny Myers and published by Crossroads Professional Coaching. I don’t know what to write about. It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog. But here I am, doing it. I’ve been told I’m good at writing. But I rarely believe that about myself. I rarely believe any of the…