5 Ways You Can Help In My Ministry Transition
Today I officially begin working for myself. It’s not the first time I’ve stepped into an unknown (I actually think we are supposed to throughout our life), but it seems a bit more daunting in my...
View ArticleWaiting For What’s Next Doesn’t Mean You Do Nothing
Inactivity rarely produces anything. If you are in a time of waiting – even waiting on God – that doesn’t always mean there is nothing for you to do. In John 2:4, Jesus said, “My time has not yet...
View ArticleHow I Battled Claustrophobia (and other life applications)
Cheryl and I were once on a long airplane flight. It wasn’t the longest flight we had been on by far, but it seemed longer than it was. We managed to get the last seat in the back corner of the plane....
View ArticleThe Elasticity of the Heart – An Important Life Principle
Be aware of the elasticity of your heart. I’ve learned through hard lessons that a stretched heart never returns exactly the same. The Bible says, “Above all else, guard your heart.” I think part of...
View Article10 Realities I Would Share with Every Young Leader
I love working with young leaders. I have to say it’s one of my favorite parts of leading. I have two incredible young leaders as sons. (The picture with this post is with them years ago – taken the...
View ArticleIn the Process of Thinking Big, Don’t Forget to Think Small
I remember the day God said something to me! Well, one of the days. Thankfully I’ve had a few powerful days when I sensed the Creator spoke clearly. But I’ll be honest, as someone who is supposed to...
View Article5 Personal Reflection Questions to End a Year and Start Another
I’m a reflective person. This time of year, when we start to see all the “best of” reflections online and in the news, I like to do my own personal reflection. How was the year? What can we learn from...
View Article7 Personal Disciplines: A 90 Day Challenge
I’ve always been considered a fairly disciplined person. There are certain disciplines that have made me who I am today. In especially busy or stressful times of life, however, I do not always feel as...
View Article5 Ways You Can Help In My Ministry Transition
Today I officially begin working for myself. It’s not the first time I’ve stepped into an unknown (I actually think we are supposed to throughout our life), but it seems a bit more daunting in my...
View Article7 Suggestions for 50+ Year-Old Leaders to Find a Second Wind
Here’s a reality I came to a year of so ago. We have placed so much energy investing in the next generation of leaders that we’ve left a ton of leaders my age wondering how to remain relevant and...
View Article7 Ways To Create More Time Margin in Your Week
How do you create more time margin in your week – with an already packed schedule? Isn’t this a great question? How do you create more margin – to do the things you want to do and the things you need...
View Article12 Suggestions to Challenge the New Year And Make Your Life Better
The verdict appears mixed among the people I know of whether of not they make resolutions for a new year. And I understand. Many have tried before – it didn’t work – and so now they are like “why...
View Article5 Ways to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Will Actually Keep
Sometimes I call them challenges, because people resist the phrase resolutions, but I believe you can make resolutions and actually keep them. Here’s the thing. I love a fresh start. Perhaps it’s...
View ArticleA Leadership Lid Leaders Can Never Avoid
There is a huge leadership lid leaders can never avoid. I have witnessed firsthand. In fact, it’s one that has crippled my leadership in years past. At some point, most leaders will face this one. It’s...
View Article4 Ways to Process The Emotions of Betrayal
There is a Bible passage that often causes a weird emotional response as I read it. Scripture should impact not just our minds, but our emotions. When I read this text there is often a stirring in my...
View ArticleThese 7 Small Additions Will Give You Big Results
Sometimes the smallest changes to our life reap the biggest results. In fact, I often recommend these small additions to a person’s day and people have told me they have seen big results from them....
View ArticleAdvice to Leaders: Leave Before You Have To Leave
Leader, do yourself and the organization you love a favor. Leave before you have to leave. I’ve learned watching people in organizations over the years. I’ve seen it in government, business, and,...
View Article7 Ways to Prepare as a Leader for a Better Weekend
Leader, you need a consistent rhythm of breaks – whatever that looks like for you. Certainly the weekend can help. It will be an even better weekend if you properly take time to prepare for it. In my...
View ArticleHealthy Teams Never Allow These 7 Things
I think healthy teams are intentionally created, so wherever I serve I’m consistently trying to make our environment better. There are some things healthy teams never allow. It keeps them healthy. The...
View Article7 Life-Giving Statements Everyone Needs to Hear
Some words everyone needs to hear. Words are powerful. As leaders, the words we use make a huge difference in the organizations we lead. In my post about life-giving statements Jesus made , I shared...
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