The importance of being a truth-teller
We need to be careful with the things we say with our lips, so that we develop a reputation for always being honest in every aspect of our lives.
The kind of ministry your leaders need
I often remind church members that ministry takes place in three ways: 1) from the pulpit to the pew, 2) from the pew to the pew, and 3) from the pew to the pulpit.
How to quit for all the right reasons
It is important to know there is a time to quit.
Are you stuck in a rut?
If you don’t think change is possible, you probably will never change.
Did you ever lose your joy?
I know there have been times in my life when I have, and I suspect there are times when you have as well.
Who is thankful for the encouragement you offer?
We all need encouragement. It is oxygen to the soul.
How approachable are you?
When it comes to abilities, one of the greatest abilities a believer can possess is “approachability.”
The key to being a thoughtful leader
Thoughtful people have a way of saying just the right thing and performing just the right action at just the right time.
Dealing with unmet expectations
One of the great challenges a pastor faces is helping people deal with disappointment.
It’s not what you know that’s important, it’s what you can learn
This principle of "abandoning oneself to the strengths of others" has significant implications for those in any form of leadership.
Are you better at set up or closing?
We share our faith with both our lips and our lives.
Why your team needs the sweetness of encouragement
Proverbs reminds us that “Words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24).
The importance of being a consistent leader
When people examine our lives, they must find integrity in every part of it.
The secret to embracing your current position
We have heard that “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence." Is this where you're focused?
A revolutionary cure for discouragement
We live in a culture where there is an epidemic of discouragement.
For those going through a storm
Have you ever wondered why you went through some of the things you've had to face?
What I learned when I lied
It has been said that, “Things come apart so easily when they've been held together by lies or deceit.”
Here’s a leader I want to be like
D. L. Moody was one of the greatest evangelists who ever lived.
Leaders should be both lifters and lookers
We have the power to lighten loads and encourage other leaders.
Leadership lessons learned on the field
Encouraging words take on an importance far beyond what the speaker could ever imagine.
