Plan to criticize anyone today? We’re looking at how to give and receive criticism—by biblical guidelines. Timing is all-important when it comes to giving a constructive criticism.
You can get new insight into and fresh inspiration from even the most familiar passages. Here are three ways to do that.
One of the defining traits of leadership is the ability to "inspire a shared vision."
Winning friends and influencing people is frequently a matter of understanding what is going on and finding a pleasant manner of explaining it to others.
Has busyness crowded your schedule? Are you needing some margin and rest? Maybe it's time to slow down.
The challenge is that many people think they are a part of the solution when they are not.
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.
