Discovering purpose in your work (even when it doesn’t lead to sharing the gospel)
What is the purpose of building a business, working a register, or planning an event if those actions don’t lead to an opportunity to share the gospel?
6 questions to help you define success
Here are some questions that I think are interesting. They help us clarify what we are trying to achieve. I’d encourage you to set aside a few minutes and chew on these. I suspect they’ll give you a different perspective on what you’d like this year to be about.
Weekly Strength 2.05: The Nature of God — Life
Mark Hollis's band had only one big hit, in 1984. Their 1988 album did so poorly that their record label dropped them. The band disbanded in 1992. Hollis left the music industry six years later and died in 2019. So why is this entire episode devoted to the music of Mark Hollis? Because it gave life to people. And it still does.
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.
The art of negotiation: Essential skills for leaders
The art of negotiation is a critical skill for a leader. You’re always wheeling and dealing in a good way, trying to make things better for yourself and those you lead.
Overcoming Setbacks and Challenges — guest: Cory Carlson
Leadership is hard. There are days when we don’t feel like motivating or inspiring anyone, because we feel tired and discouraged ourselves. Before we can be effective at developing those we lead, we may need to overcome setbacks and challenges that fuel our doubts and insecurities.
