In tribute to Paul Martin Kuck A Steel and Velvet Model for Business Leaders The last extensive post explored who is our brother. I understand that most people are not theoretical, but practical. They want to know how this type of commitment looks in daily life. How does commitment to ministry in the City look and can it be accomplished. My friend and brother, the late Paul M. Kuck, founder of Regal Marine Boats in Orlando has shown us how. Carl Sandburg, speaking of Abraham Lincoln before a joint session of the Congress, said: "Not often in the story of mankind does a man arrive on earth who is both steel and velvet, and who is as hard as rock and soft as drifting fog, who holds in his heart and mind the paradox of terrible storm and peace unspeakable and perfect." Paul Kuck was such a man. His resolve and tenacity were like steel. Concerning the bottom line, he was focused. Yet, his heart was soft for the things of God and for the defenseless and disenfranchised. Paul fo...
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