When we forget to stop, slow down, and remember what is most important we are blind to what God wants us to see. Make sure your eyes are open to what really matters.
As a leader, dealing with sin in others is every bit as difficult and frustrating as fighting our own.
You may possess exceptional talent, gifts and ability, but without grit, others less talented and with less ability will pass you by.
As I began to look into Scripture, I knew I had to deal better than the way I have been dealing with the situation and these people who caused such grief in my life. Here are five ways Jesus dealt with people who caused grief in his life.
How can we bring joy back into our leadership? I believe becoming more grateful can help…a lot. Consider these four ways to become a more grateful leader.
The secret to sustainable, effective leadership is not only in knowing when to speed up, and when to slow down. More often than you'd think, it’s knowing when to stop.
Jesus reframed the idea of Sabbath-rest as a gift to be enjoyed, rather than a law to be obeyed.
While we don’t have sufficient data to declare a definitive trend, we see reasons to urge church leaders to exercise caution before planning major budget increases in the months ahead. Here are five of those reasons.
The situational leader is wise enough to step back, pray, assess the situation, and determine which strategies will garner the best outcome.
Mistaking gifts for givens has many implications for me, and perhaps for you as well. I am grateful for gifts, but the givens (like air conditioning) are taken for granted.
This is the fifth in a series on reading the Bible. The Bible Project is a free resource that could boost your Bible reading.
“O Lord, do good to those who are good, whose hearts are in tune with you” (Psalm 125:4). A heart in tune with God is a heart God will bless with all of his goodness.
Three myths continue to persist among Christians who work in the marketplace.
What about your legacy? What will your great-grandchildren say about you 100 years from now? You may never be close to them, and maybe they won’t be able to recall your first name years from now, but they will stand in the shade of the trees you plant. You have no idea how much influence your life will have on future generations.
The natural consequences of sin aren’t always enough to deter us or to drive us to seek forgiveness.
As leaders, we're caught up in constant comparison and feel inadequate if we’re not moving toward the "next stage." You may dream of leading a big organization, but your wiring keeps pulling you back to a small one. So … what are you? A relational leader or an organizational leader?
I believe that small choices that may not seem overtly spiritual can become ways we can encourage ourselves in the Lord. Here are three ways to defeat discouragement.
Leadership, especially ministry leadership, can be a draining endeavor. The continual demands upon the leader take an emotional toll and many times the leader finds himself or herself in an unhealthy emotional state and this inevitably affects them personally, in their family, and in ministry.
Leadership legacies are built more on kindness than they are on accomplishments. Kindness is action-oriented, and is an essential component to influencing lasting impact. So, what are the qualities that make up kind leadership?
I think this is an honest and daunting question. Could someone who struggles with past sin be disqualified from ministry? This type of question needs some time to process indeed.
