Do you have a spiritual battle buddy in your life?
Unfortunately in most churches, men's ministry and events are the most sparsely attended events in the local church.
Two umpires provide a template for solving more than baseball issues
Cooperation is important in any working relationship, but collaboration is even more valuable.
Leadership can be lonely: how to support those at the top
Leaders need encouragement because it can be lonely at the top. Find some encouragement in this post.
Enhancing your listening skills: are you truly hearing others?
We all know we need to be better listeners, but how? Let's look at what one experienced leader has to say about listening.
The best booster club you could ever join
Your words of encouragemtn might be the words that can make a difference in one’s day and maybe even one’s life.
You don’t have to live with regret
We all have made poor choices, and wrong decisions in our lives. But God can and will use even our poor choices and wrong decisions to bring us to the place where we are, a place where we now have the chance for recovery, and a new life with Jesus in control of their lives.
Words that changed my ministry
A few years ago I attended the funeral of a dear friend whose words back in 1969 changed the direction of my life and ministry.
Do you seek contentment or comparison?
We often compare ourselves and what we have with those who have more. As a result, we miss the best God has for us because we fail to appreciate the blessings we already have.
Leadership thoughts from a well-known coach
The late John Wooden was a basketball legend. He won 10 national championships, and today he is considered by most people to be the greatest basketball coach who ever lived. Coach Wooden used these thoughts to evaluate himself and improve.
The danger of jumping to hasty conclusions
We need to be very careful about jumping to conclusions before we know all the facts.
2 good reminders of who we’re called to be
How many of you would like to know the will of God for your life? When people ask me that question, I have a simple answer: just be salt and light. In a bland and dark society, make sure you stand out and are different.
Leadership 101: Don’t ever be so smart that you think you know it all
Some of the most valuable lessons I have learned as a parent, coach, teacher and pastor have come from those times when I was willing to 'abandon myself to the strengths of others.
Don’t let exhaustion cause you to resign too soon
I share this letter for anyone who, like I was and who might be going through a rough patch in your life, and who might need to find the hope and endurance needed to “keep on keeping on.”
The importance of connecting with people
Just a few words spoken between two people who never met before, but I experienced an immediate sense of connection between the two of us. I felt good, and I had a sense he did also. This is what happens when true connection takes place between people, even people who don’t know each other.
Is my team pulling together or pulling apart?
Whether in marriage, or athletics, or in the workplace, not much of value will be accomplished without team members who are committed to doing what’s in the best interest of the team.
Noticing when it’s time to slow down
Has busyness crowded your schedule? Are you needing some margin and rest? Maybe it's time to slow down.
Would you rather have grit or giftedness?
You may possess exceptional talent, gifts and ability, but without grit, others less talented and with less ability will pass you by.
How approachable are you?
When it comes to abilities, one of the greatest a believer can possess is “approachability.”
You don’t have to live with regret over the choices you have made
God can and will use even our poor choices and wrong decisions to bring us to the place where we are, a place where we now have the chance for recovery, and a new life with Jesus in control of their lives.
Did you know you’re an MVP?
As ordinary as I am, I have something extraordinary to offer God, and so do you.
