Waiting enlarges the space in our lives only God can fill. It stimulates hunger and thirst nothing but God can satisfy.
The idea of the "fearless leader" owes more to myth than it does to leadership reality. The goal is not to be fearless, the goal is to be courageous.
In today's turbulent times, leaders are being called upon to lead with more courage than ever before. But how can you lead courageously, when you're just not feeling particularly brave?
For hundreds of millions of Christians around the world, this week symbolizes the very heart of our entire faith. But for some, this week with the most positive of meanings can still be a reminder of pain.
When something goes drastically wrong in our lives, we often wonder why God is punishing us.
The psalms are written as a balm for the soul. They demonstrate the cries to a God who does hear, who does understand. These words allow us to recognize that we are not alone.
The only place for you right now, as a field sergeant in the army of God, is on the battlefield.
Do you know how many times I've wanted to resign as the pastor of Saddleback Church? Just about every Monday morning.
Why am I here? Am I really the right person for this job? Why am I so busy, so stressed, so tired?
Knowing our weaknesses, God has given us the process of grieving that we might more easily and productively walk through the transformation required for our next assignment.
Christ has not been impervious to your pains and bruises from the pandemic, politics, or precautions. Jesus surely shared your heartache when you worked from home, or your business was shut down.
I recall two experiences that interrupted my well laid-out plans. In the process, I also learned a few important life lessons.
Election Day has come and gone. Do you know what this means? It means television ads are all about Christmas now.
Many people today are asking, “Where is God?” It’s a legitimate question during a global pandemic—even pastors are likely asking the same thing.
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.
In this true story, a grandmother's emotional response left long-lasting scars in my childhood church. I wish a leader had stepped forward to prevent it.
A few years ago, I hit rock bottom. I learned three valuable lessons that forever changed how I lead both myself and others through crisis.
I was talking to a leader the other day whose organization had just gone through a major crisis.
Some days I can scale the mountain of to-dos and video calls, but other days I’d rather meander along a level path.
Stressed, burdened, overwhelmed? Every leader feels this to some degree. Jesus wants to correct our perspective.
