While the vast majority of us prefer constructive criticism to pats on the back, “only 5 percent believe managers provide such feedback.” So, what can you and I do to encourage others to correct us in love? Here are four ideas.
When your leadership battery is fully charged, everyone around you wins.
I have heard about Blaise Pascal all my adult life, but I hadn’t read anything about him. I like how this book unpacks Pascal’s insights, especially relating to the field of apologetics.
It takes great questions and deep listening to truly connect with them. Here are a few ideas for great questions.
Hikes Point Christian Church illustrates several timeless truths about healthy churches. Here are a few of those truths.
Brett Baker was on a self-destructive path until he joined the military, which gave him discipline, structure, and goals.
How can we avoid the sin of hiring too quickly? Let me offer a couple of ideas for both employers and employees.
Humility is a key quality of the one who wants to be a servant of God.
In over five decades in vocational ministry, I’ve discovered that how I respond to compliments says a lot about me.
Every once in a while when I read the Bible stuff pops up that I just plain never noticed before.
Byner’s name is forever linked with “The Fumble.” But that’s not the end of Earnest Byner’s story.
For years doctors have warned us that prolonged stress can hurt our bodies such as causing high blood pressure and stomach problems.
Now, four decades later, I reflect on what I’ve learned in ministry. Some lessons came rather naturally; others were very painful.
Do you need practical ways to avoid the trap of saying “yes” too quickly? Here are four practices that work.
The health of your inner-world directly affects your ability to lead effectively.
Since retiring from local ministry in 2006, I’ve had the privilege of preaching in countless churches, both large and small. What I’ve seen has been overwhelmingly encouraging. With a few exceptions, I’ve been reminded again and again that the Lord’s church is alive, well, and making a difference in people’s lives.
I believe that there is a way to approach life in the upcoming year that will give you full control over the results and virtually guarantee your success.
The Bible points out that true peace comes from God. Hear from Joel Hanson how knowing this truth can bring about a wholeness that only God can give.
John's gospel reminds us that when we leave work at the end of the day—convinced we haven't done enough—God perceives the matter quite differently.
With the advent of a digitally connected world, people are experiencing a much more aggravated sense of anxiety than ever before. As a result, leaders—and churches—must discern how to respond.
