Leadership Challenge…Heading Into the Weekend – Blessing South
Leaders can influence in many ways. The leadership compass includes leading those North (our supervisor and those who lead us), ourselves (the center of the leadership compass), who are East and West of us (colleagues and peers) and those South of us (under our leadership …
Read MoreOrganic Outreach Encouragement…For the Middle of the Week – A Simple Invitation
Over the years I have read many studies and statistics that indicate that if Christians would kindly, prayerfully, and humbly ask their non-believing friends and family to come to church, many would say, “Yes!” These studies indicate that many people are open and hungry for …
Read MoreDraw Near to God…Thoughts for a Monday Morning – One Meal a Week
What would happen if you tried to live on one meal a week? Think about it, after a month, two months, three months…what consequences would you face? How healthy would you be? What would you look like? Could you even survive? No one would expect …
Read MoreLeadership Challenge…Heading Into the Weekend – Blessing East and West
Leaders can influence in many ways. The leadership compass includes leading those South of us (under our leadership and supervision), those North (our supervisor and those who lead us), ourselves (the center of the leadership compass), and also those who are East and West of …
Read MoreOrganic Outreach Encouragement…For the Middle of the Week – Fight the Gravity of the Church
I love the local church and I hope you do too. But, I am aware that there is a certain gravitational force surrounding the church that pulls people in. Just like gravity keeps our feet on the ground, so this force in the church pulls …
Read MoreDraw Near to God…Thoughts for a Monday Morning – The Open Arms of Abba
We don’t tend to run toward people who are cold, hostile, and angry. The truth is, we avoid them. How do you see God? How do you envision Him? Do you see God as a loving Father, a tender daddy, an approachable Abba? Or, do …
Read MoreLeadership Challenge…Heading Into the Weekend – Blessing North
Leaders can influence in many ways. The leadership compass includes leading those South of us (under our leadership and supervision), those East and West (colleagues and partners in our work place, ourselves (the center of the leadership compass), and also those who are North of …
Read MoreOrganic Outreach Encouragement…For the Middle of the Week – Joy
Joy is a missing element in the lives of so many people in our world. The idea that we can walk in consistent, deep, rich joy seems like a dream to so many. Yet, the second fruit of the Spirit is joy (Galatians 5:22-23). When …
Read MoreDraw Near to God…Thoughts for a Monday Morning – You Are More Precious and Loved Than You Know
Have you ever walked into a See’s Candy Store? If you have, you know what they do every time you enter. They offer you a sample candy. They do it with a smile. They pick a great piece of chocolate. Then, they give it to …
Read MoreLeadership Challenge…Heading Into the Weekend – Receiving Critique
No one really likes critique. Most leaders cringe when someone points out what they don’t like or agree with. But, healthy leaders will welcome and receive critique…even from a person who is not kind in the way they express their concerns. I am a local …
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