Here are seven ideas around five minutes each that offer a reset for daily life and leadership.
Is it wrong to enjoy the fruit of our labor? Absolutely not! All analogies break down at some point, and the fruit tree is no exception. A fruit tree physically can’t partake of its own fruit. We can, and Scripture encourages us to do so!
Whether I’m managing my business, leading a team, or sitting in my home office with my four-legged friend at my feet, I have to resist the administrative rabbit hole. Here are five tips for prioritizing.
“He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do” (Psalm 33:15, NLT). This is a good time to remember this verse because it reminds us to trust the Lord our God and Maker.
Developing a growth mindset will take intentionality. You will have to focus on the areas you need to grow in, which aren’t always the fun areas to focus on. But, when you develop a growth mindset, you will find yourself going to places you never imagined possible. You’ll also take those you lead along for the ride.
When it comes to abilities, one of the greatest a believer can possess is “approachability.”
God is using your work to take care of His creation. God is including you in his ministry of sustaining and preserving His creation.
When we pastors love God and love others well, we extend those same graces to people in our churches. So how can we encourage our church to make our job joyful and in doing so fulfill Hebrews 13:17? Consider these four suggestions.
C.S. Lewis said, "No one knows how bad he is until he tries to be good." Despite this sobering fact, there are still things we can do when it comes to fighting sin.
If everything is an emergency, nothing is an emergency. The truth of this leadership axiom is lost on many leaders who seem to lurch their leadership, and their team, from one panic-riddled crisis to another.
Richard Blackaby reviews Dave Ferguson's book, "Hero Maker: Five Essential Practices for Leaders to Multiply Leaders."
Part of being a believer is changing from what we are to what Christ desires for us. Lasting outward change comes from genuine inward change. The reason this is important for leaders to understand is God has not just called us to lead a church or organization, but to lead people—his people.
To complete these three-month Bible reading challenge, you need around 90 Bible passages that each take about five minutes to read. Which passages should you choose? Here are three potential approaches.
Are you in a waiting season? Wait. Tell God all about your troubles. Know that he knows. Trust that he will guide and provide. Keep waiting until God says, "Go."
I know it's important to be honest with our thoughts, feelings, frustrations and emotions, but there are some people we should share with, and others we shouldn't. Here are my thoughts on who we should and shouldn't share our frustrations with.
In today's fast-paced world, where busyness is glorified, effective leaders have a unique opportunity to stand out by avoiding the trap of constantly saying, "I'm busy."
These are considered the four hardest jobs: President of the United States, a university president, a CEO of a hospital, and a pastor. I have served as a pastor for over 35 years. It can be tough and pastors must care for their souls. Consider these 8 ways to refresh your tired soul.
I probably don't have to tell you this, but the reality of most work environments is that expressions of appreciation and recognition are often few and far between. When I'm involved in management training, I try to impress upon managers the need for employee recognition and the great benefits it can reap.
By casting bad bosses and unhealthy corporate cultures as the villains, many talking heads would have you believe that you are doing a heroic thing by disrespecting your employer before, during, and after your departure from the company. But this response is totally out of sync with Scripture.
If you're like most Christians, then you want to read the Bible more often—and more consistently—than you have in the past.
