Influence and trust go hand in hand. Jesus modeled how to link them.
Recently, a younger man sought my counsel as he felt called to post in social media about this "divided country of ours." Unfortunately, he didn't heed my advice.
I was sitting in a team meeting when that all-too-familiar feeling swept over me. Bob was speaking again in a condescending way to Tony, whose face had already started reacting.
What is praying persistence? It is more than just repeating the same words or remembering to pray about the same topic every now and then.
If Jesus never gave up on us, who are we to give up on one another?
We will always have to deal with urgent matters, but if we’re not careful, the urgent will completely overwhelm the things that are of long-term, strategic importance.
I can’t help but think how grieved the heart of God must be when it comes to our relationships. I think it’s easier to hang around people who think like us and act like us.
There is an essential chain of leadership assets that enable moving from a clearly defined mission to multiplying achievement.
I think we make a big mistake if we spend the next three months longing for 2020 to be over. It’s silly to wish our lives away when the turn of the calendar doesn’t really make that much difference.
Many can’t help but wonder where he is in these greatest moments of despair. Many find themselves questioning God’s presence, goodness, provision, and faithfulness.
We can learn from just about anyone and everyone, but we must read with discernment. These two Harvard Business books deliver a little wheat with the chaff.
God often speaks to me in the middle of the night. I suppose it’s because that's when I'm the quietest. Choosing to listen to Him is a priority I constantly need to remind myself of.
I am often struck by how little preparation, money and person-power is spent on the online worship expression.
The Lord wants us to confidently rely on him, even if he has allowed hardship to befall our businesses and churches.
A quick checklist on how you view change.
The echo chamber resounds when we only surround ourselves with like-minded people. Jesus would have us do otherwise.
How do you find momentum and growth in a season when everything you spend your life working toward changed overnight?
Jesus never advised his church to be the same. But he did encourage the church to be one. Becoming one is an intentional appreciation of difference.
The book helps us develop a philosophy of worship, and it guides us as we lead worship teams and congregations into intimacy with our Lord.
